Discussing Peanut Varieties

Dan Peanuts

During last week’s University of Georgia Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day, sponsored in part by the Georgia Peanut Commission, growers were able to learn more about various peanut research efforts. Tyron Spearman was there and talked with a well-known peanut breeder about both new and older varieties. Discussing Peanut Varieties Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture …

Increase in Peanut Consumption

Dan Peanuts

The latest numbers indicate an increase in the consumption of peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the details. Increase in Peanut Consumption Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Tropical Storm Strikes Coastal Pecan Crop

Dan Alabama, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Weather

A once-promising pecan crop bore the brunt of wind gusts and torrential rain from Tropical Storm Gordon, which downed trees, limbs and ripe pecans when hitting the Gulf Coast on Sept. 4. In Baldwin County, the storm dropped nearly 9 inches of rain. Across the bay in Mobile County, rain totals were lower, though wind damage was more widespread. “Before the …

UGA Cotton-Peanut Research Field Day is Wednesday

Dan Cotton, Georgia

The Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and the University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams, will co-sponsor the Cotton-Peanut Research Field Day Wednesday, September 5th, on the UGA Tifton campus and UGA research farms in Tift County. UGA Cotton and Peanut Team members will discuss various research projects. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says it is an event …

Florida-Grown Foods Part of Rich Tailgating Tradition

Dan Beef, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

Set up the grill; it’s tailgating season. Chicken, burgers, corn, slaw, potato salad, chips – and maybe some fresh fruits and vegetables — are just some staples for the weekly ritual that coincides with football season. Some will win before the games start by eating Florida-grown foods. College football enthusiasts nationwide can take comfort in tips from University of Florida …

Agri View: Blueberries – An Expanding Crop

Dan Agri View, Fruits, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about why production of blueberries is expanding in today’s Agri View. Blueberries – An Expanding Crop Blueberries are not a major crop, but one that is growing in importance wherever it is grown. Georgia has become one of those states. A short time ago, the crop had only a few people interested. Time has made a big …

Peanut Market Update

Dan Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut market update. Peanut Market Update Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Marketing Guidelines Released

Dan Peanuts

The 2018 Peanut Marketing Guidelines have been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Tyron Spearman has more information. Peanut Marketing Guidelines Released Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

UGA Cotton/Peanut Research Field Day set for Sept. 5

Dan Cotton, Georgia, Industry News Release, Peanuts

The Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and the University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams, will co-sponsor a joint research field day on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, in Tifton, Georgia. The field day will start at 8:00 a.m. at the University of Georgia Conference Center (15 RDC Rd., Tifton, Georgia) before relocating to the RDC Pivot and Ponder …