A new report explains the decrease in 2022 U.S. peanut production, which was driven by both lower acres harvested and lower yields. Tyron Spearman runs through some of the numbers. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
06G Remains Viable Option for Peanut Producers
By Clint Thompson Tomato spotted wilt virus’ (TSWV) resurgence in 2022 is not an indictment on the Georgia-06G peanut. It remains the most dependable variety for growers, believes Scott Monfort, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension peanut agronomist. “It’s still in my mind, (No.) 1, the most seedstock that we have. No. 2, it’s the most dependable one we’ve got …
Peanut Market Update
In this week’s peanut market update, Tyron Spearman reports there are no new contracts at this time for growers. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Transforming America’s Food System
The U.S. Department of Agriculture continues their efforts to transform the food system to benefit consumers, producers and rural communities. Tyron Spearman reports this is being done by providing more options, increasing access, and creating new, more, and better markets for producers. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …
Lower Peanut Stocks
The latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report indicates stocks of the crop are dwindling. And as Tyron Spearman reports, consumption of both peanut candy and snacks are also down. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Peanut Market Update
Nothing is happening with the peanut market right now. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, one broker called it very dull. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Organizations Trying to Protect the Federal Crop Insurance Program
Various organizations, including those in the peanut industry, are working together to protect the Federal Crop Insurance Program. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
UGA’s Monfort Discusses TSWV Impact in ’22
By Clint Thompson Tomato spotted wilt virus’ (TSWV) presence in peanuts was widespread in 2022. Scott Monfort, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension peanut agronomist, wants his growers to avoid a similar fate this season. TSWV was the trendy topic during the recent UGA Peanut Production seminar at the Georgia Peanut Farm Show. Monfort discussed the virus and what growers …
Peanut Institute Offers Fun Facts
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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 …