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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...

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...

NORTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA Nearly all of the peanuts enjoyed at major and minor league baseball games hail from the peanut breeding program at NC State University. NC State is one of the only peanut breeding programs in the...

ALABAMA PEANUT PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION DOTHAN, ALABAMA  Alabama peanut farmers across much of the state are facing challenging conditions as ongoing drought continues to impact crop production. In response, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has designated 30 Alabama counties as primary natural disaster...

ALABAMA PEANUT PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION Alabama peanut farmers who experienced weather-related losses in 2023 and 2024 have some important updates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).USDA recently announced that additional funding is on the way through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP)....

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA EXTENSION TIFTON, GEORGIA The banded cucumber beetle (in photo) has given us some fits over the past few years, and finally, we have something for it. The Georgia Department of Agriculture recently approved a Special Local Need (24c)...

As part of National Peanut Month, the Alabama Peanut Producers Association is highlighting the farmers who dedicate their lives to growing one of the Southeast’s most important crops. For Justin Garrett of Banks, AL, peanut farming is more than...