By Paul L. Hollis
Farm Press Editorial Staff
Not too long ago, many peanut producers in the lower Southeast could limit their insecticide applications each year to a single in-furrow treatment for thrips. ...
By Ron Smith
Farm Press Editorial Staff
U.S. peanut growers need to reduce acreage by 35 percent this year to bring production in line with demand. ...
By Roy Roberson
Farm Press Editorial Staff
Bishopville S.C., grower Pete Player is quick to deny his youth when asked about being named Young Farmer of the Year in South Carolina, but he is justifiably proud of the award....
By Paul L. Hollis
Farm Press Editorial Staff
Cylindrocladium black rot (CBR) doesn’t affect all peanuts in Georgia, but in the fields where it does occur, it can be difficult to control....
In early March, Florida farmers indicated that they intend to plant more corn and soybeans, but less wheat, cotton, and peanuts in 2009 than in 2008. ...
By Paul L. Hollis
Farm Press Editorial Staff
One of the biggest unknowns heading into spring planting season has been how peanut acreage will respond to weakened demand and the recent Salmonella outbreak....
By Paul L. Hollis
Farm Press Editorial Staff
Don’t let your guard down. That’s the lesson this year for peanut producers who are feeling fortunate that their levels of tomato spotted wilt virus have been relatively low in recent years....
The numbers are in and according to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), the value of the state’s agricultural exports for 2008 increased more than 27 percent over the 2007 total....
From the University of Georgia
At its March board meeting, the Georgia Peanut Commission awarded $1 million to peanut researchers in Georgia, including $959,000 to the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences....
With the difficult economy and the recent salmonella crisis causing fear and confusion among consumers — and a heavy blow to peanut farmers across the country — members of the United Peanut Alliance have sent a letter to President Obama asking for a meeting and help in clearing up misperceptions about peanut butter on store shelves. ...
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