By Clint Thompson Steve Brown, Auburn University assistant professor and Extension cotton specialist, believes Alabama producers will once again produce around 500,000 acres of cotton this year. Speaking at last week’s Wiregrass Cotton Expo in Dothan, Alabama, Brown said he doesn’t expect a big shift from last year’s acreage that totaled 510,000, even with cotton prices less than ideal for …
Possible Cure for Peanut Allergy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Palforzia, produced by Aimmune Therapeutics, to lessen allergic reactions. This includes anaphylaxis that may occur with accidental exposure to peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the story. America’s peanut farmers, through the National Peanut Board (NPB), released the following statement supporting the significance of FDA’s approval: “Children living with peanut allergies now have …
No Changes to Peanut Average Yields
New numbers indicate no real changes to the peanut yields from the 2019 crop. Tyron Spearman runs through the figures. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Peanut Growers Learn about Ag Issues in Washington
During a recent event, peanut growers were able to learn more about various issues that affect agriculture in Washington D.C. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Guy and Naomi Woodroof: They made Georgia’s crops possible
By Carolyn Crist This story is part of a series called Georgia Groundbreakers that celebrates innovated and visionary faculty, students, alumni and leaders throughout the history of the University of Georgia-and their profound, enduring impact on our state, nation and the world. As the story goes, the first time University of Georgia horticulturist Jasper “Guy” Woodroof saw his future wife …
’20 Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show A Success
DOTHAN, Ala. – More than 500 attendees were able to fine-tune their farming operations with information gained at the 15th annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show on Feb. 6 at the National Peanut Festival fairgrounds, in Dothan, Alabama. The show is sponsored by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, Florida Peanut Producers Association, and the National Peanut Board. The one-day show offered …
Peanut Market Update
In the latest peanut market update, Tyron Spearman reports things are still quiet when it comes to peanut contracts right now. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Research Report Day Beneficial for Georgia Peanut Commission
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission’s annual Research Report Day is vital to the commission’s research committee in determining what projects need additional funding and what new research ideas might need to be pursued in the future, according to Donald Chase. Chase, a Macon County, Georgia farmer and chairman of the peanut commission’s research committee, believes research from the …
Important Month for Peanut Farmers
February is an important month for many peanut farmers. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Mild Winter Temperatures Could Spark Nematode Activity
By Clint Thompson Temperatures this winter have been abnormally mild, which could be a problem for row crop farmers when they begin planting this year’s crop. The lack of freezing temperatures is likely to spark nematode activity, and Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension plant pathologist, encourages all producers to be prepared. “I’m telling growers I’ve had to break …