By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Peanut Team remind growers to be cautious about seed germination, make sure to use Thimet insecticide and ensure their plants have adequate moisture as planting season continues across the region. Scott Monfort, UGA Extension peanut agronomist, highlights the various factors when discussing the current planting season. “The biggest …
Peanut Stocks are Down
New numbers from USDA continues to show lower peanut stocks. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest report. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Peanut Industry Meets at Forum in Portugal
Various topics were discussed during the International Peanut Forum held last week in Portugal. 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
GPC Pleads with House Committee on Ag About Farm Bill Needs
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) pleaded with members of the House Committee on Agriculture on Monday during a listening session about what farmers need in the next Farm Bill. Joe Boddiford, a fifth-generation farmer and chairman of the GPC, was on hand to speak about the Farm Bill’s importance to his state’s producers. “Georgia peanut growers support …
Alabama Peanut Referendum Continues with Strong Approval
Alabama peanut farmers voted to continue the current assessment on peanuts that is collected by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) and administered by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA). In a referendum conducted on April 20, 2023, ninety-one percent of those who voted said “yes” to continuing APPA’s programs in education, promotion, and research. For the continuance referendum to …
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Peanut Carryforward Supply Influencing the Market
Recent information concerning the peanut market notes it is being influenced right now by the carryforward supply, 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
USDA Has a First Look at Peanut Planting
Peanut planting has begun in some areas of the Southeast. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey has a first look at where planting is underway. And Rippey also provides the latest numbers on cotton planting. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
GPC Approves Research Funding
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) continues to support research aimed at helping the industry remain sustainable now and into the future. The GPC recently approved $706,139 in project funding for the 2023-24 budget year. It approved 35 project proposals that were submitted from the University of Georgia, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the U.S. Department of Agriculture …
More Peanut Planting Tips
As we near planting season, Tyron Spearman provides more tips for planting peanuts across the Southeast. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024