by Jennifer Bearden | Jan 10, 2014
Variety selection is critical to achieving high yields, better crop quality, and pest resistance. Soil and environmental factors vary greatly in our country and even the Southeast region. This is why universities perform variety trials at numerous locations in the...
by btillman | Dec 20, 2013
Two new peanut varieties, FloRunTM ‘107 and TUFRunnerTM ‘727’, from the University of Florida will be available for planting in 2014. Both varieties were selected for high oleic oil chemistry, as well as disease resistance for high yield potential. High oleic peanuts...
by Doug Mayo | Dec 13, 2013
Rome Ethredge, UGA Seminole County Extension Coordinator Seminole Crop E News What are our planting options for 2014? Dr. Nathan Smith, UGA Extension Ag Economist, developed crop economic return estimates for 2014. These estimates are helpful in making those tough...
by Libbie Johnson | Oct 4, 2013
The Peanut Butter Challenge has officially begun! From now through November 15th, drop off unopened jars of Peanut Butter to your local UF IFAS Extension office and have that jar matched by a donation of a jar from the Florida Peanut Producers Association. All...
by Doug Mayo | Oct 4, 2013
Rome Ethredge, Seminole County GA County Extension Coordinator Seminole Crop News Should peanut fields that have reached optimal maturity be dug or left in the ground, with Tropical Storm Karen threatening this weekend? According to Dr. John Beasley, UGA Extension...
by btillman | Sep 27, 2013
Evidence of the exceptionally wet weather in July and August is beginning to show up as the Florida Panhandle peanut harvest begins. The common foliar disease, leaf spot, caused by a fungus is making an area wide appearance. “Many counties in the Florida panhandle...
