USDA is reporting that old crop peanuts are still being sold. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Controlling Leaf Spot and Stem Rot in Peanuts
Many areas of the peanut belt across the Southeast has seen rainfall the past few days, and as Tyron Spearman reports, it’s a time many need to be looking at the control for both leaf spot and stem rot. Image Credit: Valdosta State University, Dr. Emily G. Cantonwine, Department of Biology
Late Planting Crop Insurance Details
For crop insurance, the peanut planting deadline for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia was June 5. But Tyron Spearman reminds growers if you need to replant, contact your crop insurance agent before you destroy and replant the crop.
Georgia Peanut Commission hosting 2018 calendar photo contest
The Georgia Peanut Commission is hosting a photo contest June 7-Oct. 1, 2017, to fill the pages of the 2018 Georgia Peanut Calendar, “Photos from the Field.” Photos will also be selected to be used in various promotional projects by GPC throughout the year. Peanut farmers from across Georgia are encouraged to submit their best high-resolution photo of peanut production …
Peanut Research Topics Approved
The National Peanut Board recently announced that some research topics had been approved. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Peanut Planting Nearing Completion
According to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service weekly crop progress report, planting of the U.S. peanut crop is nearing completion. Tyron Spearman has the latest numbers.
Peanut Supplies Continue to Drop
USDA recently released its monthly Stocks and Processing Report, and according to Tyron Spearman, peanut supplies continue to drop.
Time to Begin Peanut Fungicide Program
With June here, one peanut specialist said it’s time to begin your fungicide program. Tyron Spearman has the story.
Registration Deadline for Tri-State Agronomic Scout School is Monday
The University of Florida/IFAS along with Auburn University and the University of Georgia will host a Tri-State Agronomic Scout School on June 8 at the Jackson County, Florida Agricultural Conference Center in Marianna, Florida. The event will start with registration at 8:00 AM (CST) and ends with lunch. But Monday, June 5 is the deadline to register for the event. …
Peanut Market is Still Strong
While the markets are awaiting the USDA estimated planted acreage of peanuts in the U.S. coming out later this month, Tyron Spearman reports the peanut market is still strong.