USAID and UGA announced a five-year extension of their collaborative research and outreach work Peanuts make the world better. Farmers around the world grow peanuts because the plant adapts to poor soils and produces a crop even as droughts become more...

TAYLOR MOCK CUNNINGHAM, TERRY W. GRIFFITH, ELIZABETH A. YEAGER AND BRIAN K. COFFEY URBANA, ILLINOIS The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) publishes weekly Crop Progress and Condition reports for selected crops throughout each growing season, providing stakeholders with timely information...

These tools aim to help producers make better decisions throughout the growing season. DENISE ATTAWAY CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA As peanut planting begins, South Carolina growers have new tools from the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service designed to improve efficiency, reduce uncertainty and increase profitability. The 2026...

MARIA M. LAMEIRAS ATHENS, GEORGIA Georgia grows more peanuts than any other state in the country. But for the breeders developing the next generation of varieties, some of the most consequential work isn’t happening in the field – it’s happening in...

Texas A&M AgriLife collaborations improve peanuts for consumers, farmers and industry KAY LEDBETTER COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS Peanuts may be a familiar snack across the United States, but behind every jar of peanut butter or bag of roasted peanuts are decades of research...

BRANDON HERRING RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA When it comes to research related to peanuts in North Carolina, there’s a lot of ongoing work and not a lot being left out. That’s at least the viewpoint of Ivy Lanier who is the superintendent...

NATIONAL PEANUT BOARD ATLANTA, GEORGIA  Today, the National Peanut Board is launching a brand platform that aims to elevate peanuts beyond being a reliable staple: “It’s Not Nuts. It’s Peanuts.” For the first time, U.S. farmers, manufacturers, and brands are rallying behind...

DAVID JORDAN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA Successful reduced tillage production in peanuts requires a weed-free seedbed when peanuts are emerging and throughout the first 6 weeks of the season (often referred to as the critical period of weed interference.) Dogfennel, marestail (horseweed),...

SAMUELE LAMON WASHINGTON, D.C. Did you know that Georgia is responsible for about half of the United States’ peanut production? This significant contribution stems from the concentration of peanut farming in the southeastern region of the U.S., where it holds immense...

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION MISSISSIPPI STATE, MISSISSIPPI Peanuts are divided into four general categories according to plant and nut types: Virginia, Runner, Spanish, and Valencia. Virginia and Runner types are mostly low-growing plants with two large seeds per pod and are...

EMI KIMURA TEXAS As peanut planting gets underway this May, achieving a uniform stand is critical for a successful season. Please review the following recommendations to ensure optimal stand establishment: Equipment Readiness: Thoroughly inspect and maintain your tractor and planter, paying...

KRIS BALKCOM ALABAMA Time is something that we all wish we had more of, and in farming, timing is everything.  Everything we deal with in peanut production must be done within a certain time frame to reach maximum yields. As we...

JACOB FOREHAND VIRGINIA The peanut-growing region in Virginia, along with other areas in the peanut belt have experienced low levels of rainfall through the month of May. Depending on when peanuts were planted, some peanut fields likely had little to no...

DAVID JORDAN NORTH CAROLINA At this time of year, there are questions about weed control. My comments will have a focus on the Virginia-Carolina region, but major themes apply across the peanut belt. With the presence of resistance to ALS chemistry...

 ALABAMA PEANUT PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION DOTHAN, ALABAMA As part of National Peanut Month, the Alabama Peanut Producers Association is highlighting the next generation of farmers who are stepping up to continue the legacy of agriculture. For Jake Miller, peanut farming is not...