Rains from Hurricane Irma left peanut fields across much of the Southeast doused. But as Tyron Spearman reports, most fields should be in good shape once the sun comes out and drying allows growers to get back in the fields for harvest. 09-11-17 Peanut Farmers Looking for Sunshine to Dry Fields Out Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR …
Agri View: Southern Delicacy
Everett Griner talks about boiled peanuts. A Southern delicacy spreading across the country in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Discussing Peanut Harvest before Hurricane
All eyes are on Hurricane Irma and how it will affect areas in the projected path. That includes peanut fields, as some are wondering what the best steps are here at harvest time. Tyron Spearman talked with a University of Georgia peanut specialist and got his thoughts on the best actions for now. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, …
Silverleaf Whitefly: Devastating to Cotton Industry
The Silverleaf whitefly (SLWF) is proving to be a big problem for cotton producers in Alabama. First found in Alabama in 1997, SLWF feeds on cotton plants and has been active in the Southeast the last few years. In 2016, SLWF heavily infested cotton crops in several counties surrounding Tifton, Georgia. Now, SLWF has spread over much of the 1.3 …
Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman on Research Efforts
The 2017 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day took place today in Tifton, Georgia. Growers were able to see some of the latest research efforts and hear from University of Georgia researchers. Tyron Spearman was there and caught up with Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman, Armond Morris, who talks about some of the peanut research they were able to learn …
The Future of Peanut Research
Various peanut researchers recently gave their thoughts on the future of peanut research. Tyron Spearman has the story. 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. 6
The Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and the University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams, will co-sponsor a joint research field day on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, in Tifton, Georgia. The field day will start at 8:00 a.m. at UGA’s Lang Farm (230 Rigdon Aultman Road) before relocating to the Tifton Campus Conference Center (15 RDC Road) for …
Peanut Guidelines for 2018 Crop
The guidelines to help peanut growers complete Farm Service Agency forms and charts, along with program eligibility requirements and other valuable information to assist in peanut marketing activities are now available. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
NPB ShellOut Campaign Reaches 13 Million
To celebrate America’s love for the perfectly powerful peanut, the National Peanut Board launched a consumer campaign that brought together a famous athlete, social media stars and everyday peanut lovers to share their peanut passion on Twitter and Instagram. Tyron Spearman reports that the #ShellOut campaign features former NFL player Charles “Peanut” Tillman, who motivated people everywhere to sell out—or SHELL …
2017 Peanut Guidelines
Information concerning the peanut guidelines for 2017 is out, and Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024