Efforts continue towards nutrition research in the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman reports there are a lot of investors whose funding has served as a vehicle for the industry to invest in these research efforts.
Peanut Genome Sequenced with Unprecedented Accuracy
Improved pest resistance and drought tolerance are among potential benefits of an international effort in which Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their collaborators have produced the clearest picture yet of the complex genomic history of the cultivated peanut. Scientists undertook this large project to better understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underpin the peanut plant’s growth and development, …
More Peanut Research Funding in Georgia
Last month, the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors met and approved research funding for the 2019-20 budget year. The budget increased to $653,901, as the board approved 35 project proposals submitted from the University of Georgia, U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. The research programs primarily focus on peanut breeding, conservation methods, …
Peanut Research Library on Nutrition
The Peanut Institute just launched a brand-new research data-base to help clear up the confusion when it comes to peanut nutrition research. Tyron Spearman has more details.
Georgia Peanut Commission Increases Funding for Research Projects in 2019
Board approves $653,901 in research projects The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors has approved $653,901 in research project funding for the 2019-20 research budget year. This action was taken during the commission’s March board meeting. The research projects approved include 35 project proposals submitted from the University of Georgia, USDA Agricultural Research Service and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. …
NPB Approves Peanut Research Projects
During the recent quarterly board meeting of the National Peanut Board (NPB), funding for FY-20 state production research projects were approved. Tyron Spearman has the story.
Peanut Research Discussed at World Event
During a recent event with folks from around the world, peanut research efforts were discussed. Tyron Spearman has the details. Peanut Research Discussed at World Event
Research Keeping Georgia Peanut Growers in the Game
Tyron Spearman recently talked with a peanut grower who serves on the Georgia Peanut Commission about why research efforts are important to the industry. Research Keeping Georgia Peanut Growers in the Game
Peanut Industry Expands Research Dollars with NIFA Matching Funds
The National Peanut Board, along with funding partner USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), announces the awarding of three research grants focusing on genomics-enabled plant breeding. Collaborating with two peanut industry funding partners, the Southeastern Peanut Research Initiative (SPRI) and the Peanut Foundation, the National Peanut Board was able to allocate $542,226. NIFA’s dollar-for-dollar matching funds yielded a …
National Peanut Board, Peanut Industry Partners Expand Research Dollars with NIFA Matching Funds
The National Peanut Board, along with funding partner USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), announces the awarding of three research grants focusing on genomics-enabled plant breeding. Collaborating with two peanut industry funding partners, the Southeastern Peanut Research Initiative (SPRI) and the Peanut Foundation, the National Peanut Board was able to allocate $542,226. NIFA’s dollar-for-dollar matching funds yielded a …
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