We’ve heard before that when it comes to eating peanuts, peanut butter, and peanut products, the research is clear: peanuts improve your health. Tyron Spearman has more fun facts like that provided by the Peanut Institute. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
GPC Research Report Day Scheduled for Feb. 8
By Clint Thompson Peanut research will be highlighted during the Georgia Peanut Commission’s (GPC) annual Research Report Day, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 8. The event will be held at the National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory, located on the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton campus in Tifton, Georgia, beginning at 9 a.m. The event provides producers and industry representatives a …
Nutrition Funding Includes Peanut Industry
A new grant is helping to fund nutrition and feeding programs, which does includes the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Georgia Cotton Commission Recognizes Inaugural Trustees Award Winners
The Georgia Cotton Commission’s Inaugural Trustees Awards were presented at the annual meeting held Jan. 25 in Tifton. The recipients of this year’s Trustees Awards were Louie Perry Jr. of Moultrie, and Mike Lucas of Cochran. The Trustees Awards are awarded to individuals who have dedicated themselves to the advancement of the cotton industry in Georgia. Producers, research and Extension …
AL-FL Peanut Trade Show Coming February 22nd
The annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show will be held February 22, 2023 in Dothan, Alabama. Tyron Spearman has a preview of what to expect from this year’s show. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Georgia’s Peanut Acreage Could Move Closer to 700,000 Acres in 2023
By Clint Thompson Georgia’s peanut acreage could increase back up to 700,000 acres, if not more, for the 2023 season. That will depend on how farmers approach their cotton acreage. Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, discussed the crop during the recent Georgia Peanut Farm Show in Tifton, Georgia. “Whether we go up or not will be indicative …
Colquitt County’s Bart Davis Named Georgia Farmer of the Year
By Clint Thompson Bart Davis never sought recognition as a farmer. But praise and accolades found him on Friday. He was recognized as Georgia’s Farmer of the Year during the University of Georgia Ag Forecast event at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The Colquitt County row crop producer, who farms cotton, peanuts, corn and cattle was …
Peanut Growers Urged to Submit Comments to FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a proposed rule to update the definition of the “healthy” claim on food packaging to help improve American diets. The Georgia Peanut Commission and the U.S. Peanut Federation are requesting peanut growers and industry stakeholders to submit comments to ensure the message of the peanut industry is strong and clear for …
Big Events Coming Up for Southeast Peanut Producers
There are a couple of big events coming up over the next few weeks that peanut producers and others across the Southeast may be interested in attending. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Today is National Peanut Butter Day
Today is a day to celebrate as it is National Peanut Butter Day. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, there are actually four men to thank for the invention of the creamy, smooth peanut butter we enjoy today. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024