By Clint Thompson Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) resistance in Georgia-06G peanuts could be better. But growers are still in a much better situation than they faced during the time of Georgia Green. Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, shared those thoughts following a challenging production season that saw an increase in TSWV. “Could we use another variety …
FSIS Inspections Indicate Clean Peanut Crop
As peanut fields across the Southeast are being harvested, the Federal State Inspection Service (FSIS) has been busy inspecting the crop. And according to Tyron Spearman, numbers coming in from FSIS thus far indicate a clean crop. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
The Latest on Cotton, Peanut Harvests
Both cotton and peanut harvests continues across the Southeast. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey first runs through the latest on cotton harvest progress. And Rippey looks at what the USDA report says about the peanut harvest as of this past Sunday. In Alabama, cotton bolls opening is 98 percent, which compares to 88 percent last year with the 5-year average at 93 percent. Cotton harvested …
Peanut Market Update
While harvest of the 2022 peanut crop has now passed the half-way mark, Tyron Spearman updates where the market currently stands for those peanuts still coming in. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Peanut Harvest Update
The peanut harvest is now over half completed. Tyron Spearman reports three-quarters of the Southeast crop has already been dug. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
GPC a Popular Visit at Sunbelt Ag Expo
By Clint Thompson Peanut butter sandwiches. Peanut samples. Peanut-based education. It’s just another week at the Sunbelt Ag Expo for the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC). GPC invites all those interested in snacking on peanuts and learning more about production to its building on Wednesday and Thursday at the Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. Justin Odom, project coordinator-farm and field services for …
More Numbers from USDA Crop Report
Tyron Spearman runs through more numbers from Wednesday’s USDA crop reports. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
U.S. Peanut Production Forecast Down 9 Percent from Last Year
When USDA released their October crop production estimates today, they noted the U.S. peanut crop is now expected to be down nine percent compared to last year. Tyron Spearman has the new numbers. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Peanut Harvest Update
While dry conditions have slowed peanut harvest in some fields, it continues in others. Tyron Spearman has an update of where harvest currently stands across the Southeast. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Georgia Cotton Commission Invites Growers to Visit at Sunbelt Expo
By Clint Thompson The Sunbelt Ag Expo is a week away for those interested in attending the event, scheduled for Oct. 18-20, in Moultrie, Georgia. Various crop organizations will be in attendance, including the Georgia Cotton Commission. Executive director Taylor Sills invites producers to stop by and say hello during any one of the three days. “The Sunbelt Ag Expo …