By Clint Thompson The Sunbelt Ag Expo is a week away for those interested in attending the event, scheduled for Oct. 18-20, in Moultrie, Georgia. Various crop organizations will be in attendance, including the Georgia Cotton Commission. Executive director Taylor Sills invites producers to stop by and say hello during any one of the three days. “The Sunbelt Ag Expo …
Georgia Peanut Bank Week Highlighted Throughout State
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission is partnering with the Georgia Bankers Association this week to promote the Georgia Peanut Bank Week. Financial institutions and banks across Georgia will pay tribute to the state’s peanut producers. Justin Odom, project coordinator in farm and field services at the Georgia Peanut Commission, discussed what this week means for the state’s peanut …
Peanut Harvest Stalls Due to Dry Conditions
Due to dry conditions, peanut harvest has basically stalled in many areas. Tyron Spearman reports for those who have pivots, irrigation is taking place to wet the fields so digging can resume. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Developing a Device to Check Moisture in the Peanut Shell
As the 2022 peanut crop continues to roll in, Tyron Spearman reports efforts are underway to develop a device that can be used to check the moisture content of peanuts in the shell. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Peanut Harvest Update
Peanut harvest continues across the Southeast, and Tyron Spearman has an update of where it currently stands. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
GPC Creating Awareness During Annual Restaurant Week
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) is collaborating with restaurants across the state this week to promote peanuts with Georgia peanut-inspired dishes for the second annual Georgia Peanut Restaurant Week. Hannah Jones, project coordinator for research and education for GPC, discussed how this week helps bring awareness to peanuts being a viable option at restaurants across Georgia. “The …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Scheduled for Oct. 18-20
By Clint Thompson The calendar has turned to October, which means the “North America’s Premier Farm Show” is just around the corner. The Sunbelt Ag Expo is two weeks away for those interested in flocking to Moultrie, Georgia for the annual event. Chip Blalock, executive director of the Sunbelt Ag Expo, discussed what attendees can expect to see at this …
More Numbers from USDA’s Peanut Stocks and Processing Report
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released their monthly Peanut Stocks And Processing Report. Tyron Spearman runs through more numbers from that report. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Lower Peanut Usage in August
USDA’s latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report is showing peanut usage was lower in August. Tyron Spearman has the numbers from the new report. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Affecting Peanut Crop
As peanuts come in to buying points across the Southeast, it’s being reported that tomato spotted wilt virus is really affecting the first third of this year’s crop. 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