By Will Jordan Georgia’s peanut crop is progressing well though it experienced a late start. Scott Monfort, Extension Peanut Agronomist from the University of Georgia shares more on the current crop.
Efforts Continue to Promote Healthy Benefits of Peanuts
The National Peanut Board continues their efforts promote the healthy benefits of peanuts. Tyron Spearman has more details.
European Buyers Showing Interest in U.S. Peanuts
Some European buyers have recently shown an interest in purchasing more U.S. peanuts. Tyron Spearman explains why.
Storm Aftermath: Diseases a Concern for Georgia Peanuts
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Peanut Extension Team advise growers to be wary of disease development following the recent storms across the Southeast last week. Bob Kemerait, UGA Extension plant pathologist, discusses the potential for diseases in South Georgia peanuts. “Much of our crop is 30 days after planting or beyond. We are …
Final Planting Deadline for Peanuts is This Week
The final planting deadline for peanuts is coming up this week. Tyron Spearman has more details.
Peanuts Pack a Punch Against Alzheimer’s
How peanuts pack a punch in the fight against Alzheimer’s. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Alzheimer’s disease affects more than six million Americans. There’s now growing evidence that peanuts can help address this disease by supporting brain health. The Peanut Institute says it boils down to the nutritional makeup of peanuts. First, peanuts have high levels of niacin …
More Peanuts Expected this Year
More peanuts are expected this year than first thought. Tyron Spearman looks at what we could now expect for 2023 production here in the U.S.
Top Buyers of U.S. Peanuts
While the export of U.S. peanuts are down compared to last year at this time, Tyron Spearman has information about the countries who are still buying good amounts of them.
Decision Time for Producers: Plant Peanuts or Cotton
Peanut farmers have a decision to make now. With it planting time, they need to decide on planting cotton, or peanuts. Tyron Spearman breaks down some numbers that may help producers make this decision.
Peanuts Being Planted While Export Market Busy with Last Years Crop
Peanut farmers are in the field planting their crop for this year, and the export market is still very busy on selling the old crop. Tyron Spearman lets us know about the worldwide market news for peanuts.