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At the USA Peanut Congress, there was an update on the weather and the crop as we’re now producing peanuts across the tri-state area. Reporting from Georgia, he said it was abnormally dry. Dr. Scott Mumford said from January all the way through May. But during May, about one-third of the crop was planted and then it rained and they …
Scott Monfort, the peanut specialist in Georgia provided an update and some recommendations for peanut growers. Monfort said, “The best thing as you can walk outside and see right now is rainfall. We needed that to get this moving in the right direction. We estimate that we’re about a quarter of the acres being planted at this point. And if I …
Donald Chase Elected Chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission The Georgia Peanut Commission has announced that Donald Chase of Oglethorpe, Georgia, has been elected as the new chairman of the commission. This marks Chase’s first term serving as chairman. He previously served as vice chairman and succeeds Joe Boddiford of Sylvania, Georgia, who completed his term as chairman. Chase expressed …
Peanut Crop Report: USDA Updates on Condition and Disease Pressure Across the Southeast Overview of USDA Peanut Crop Report The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the USDA has recently released an update on the current status of the peanut crop across the Southeast. As of the latest data, the condition of the peanut crop shows varying levels of health …
By Will Jordan It is time to start your engine and put the pedal to the floor as the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) gears up for NASCAR this weekend at the Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega County, Alabama. Through Front Row Motorsports, the Georgia Peanut Commission invests advertising dollars to promote Georgia peanuts to NASCAR fans around the world. A car …
By Will Jordan The Georgia Peanut Tour, coordinated by the Georgia Peanut Commission, University of Georgia Extension peanut team and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service, focused on Southwest Georgia during its visit through Southwest Georgia on Sept. 12-14. Participants came from many states and foreign countries to familiarize themselves with peanut production. During one stop on the tour, …
by Will Jordan The Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Cotton Commission held their joint Cotton-Peanut Field Day in Tifton last week focusing on current research and late-season trends across both crops. To discuss the Georgia peanut crop’s current stage and potential impacts of Hurricane Idalia, Southeast AgNet visited with Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension Peanut Agronomist. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
By Will Jordan Georgia’s peanut crop is progressing well though it experienced a late start. Scott Monfort, Extension Peanut Agronomist from the University of Georgia shares more on the current crop. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
By Will Jordan The Sunbelt Ag Expo, North America’s Premier Farm Show, held its annual July Field Day last week at the Darrell Williams Research Farm in Moultrie. We caught up with Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension Peanut Agronomist to discuss their work.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) has a busy weekend planned, as it once again is taking part in the annual Taste of Atlanta. GPC Executive Director Don Koehler says it has been a beneficial event to attend. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
