By Clint Thompson Peanut research is vital to the industry remaining sustainable amid challenging economic times. Much of that research was discussed during Wednesday’s Research Report Day, hosted by the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC). University of Georgia (UGA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists presented research that will help growers navigate production challenges, such as pest and disease issues, …
Concerns about Short Rotations
There has been talk that more peanuts may be grown this year. But as Tyron Spearman reports, that is raising concerns about short rotations. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show: Increased Acres Expected in Both States
By Clint Thompson Peanut industry leaders in Alabama and Florida are expecting increased acres for the 2025 season. That may be the best management decision short term but could present challenges in the long term. Speaking at the Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show in Dothan, Alabama, on Thursday, Libbie Johnson, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, expects her growers …
Valent Helping Peanut Growers Fight White Mold
White mold was an issue for peanut growers again in 2024, and many are looking for ideas to help them fight it in 2025. Valent USA Territory Account Manager, John Altom, explains how Excalia herbicide can help growers with diseases like white mold. To learn more about Valent products for your peanut fields, click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …
Georgia ’25 Cotton Acres Expected to Decline
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s cotton acreage for the upcoming season is expected to drop amid low market prices. But Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, said Georgia’s reliance on cotton farming will prohibit most growers from cutting back a lot of their production acres. “I’ve told people, I was at Beltwide (Conference) a couple of weeks ago, …
AL-FL Peanut Trade Show is Thursday
The Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show will take place this Thursday, January 30th at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, AL. Tyron Spearman has more on that and also provides info about a hearing being hosted by the Environmental . Protection Agency near Camilla, GA. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
No Time to Cut Back: Georgia Peanut Growers Need to Utilize Full Arsenal to Grow Crop
By Clint Thompson Practicing peanut production differently does not mean growers need to cut back in the upcoming season. That’s the message Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, stressed during the recent Georgia Peanut Farm Show. Georgia farmers produced 843,543 acres in 2024, the state’s most in the last couple of decades. However, peanut yields were the least …
Stressing Importance of Commodity Checkoff Programs
Agricultural groups have sent a letter to President Donald Trump stressing the importance of commodity checkoff programs. As Tyron Spearman reports, those groups include the U.S. Peanut Federation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Alabama-Florida Peanut Show is January 30
Peanut growers across the Southeast are being reminded about the 20th annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show. It will be held Thursday, Jan. 30th, from 8am-1:30pm central time at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
More 2024 Crop Production Numbers
Last week, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released updated crop production numbers for last year’s crops. Tyron Spearman runs through more of those numbers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024