Southeastern Peanut Farmer

08/21/2025

It's a beautiful day here at the UF/IFAS West Florida Field Day in Jay, Florida. Today, we'll be covering a range of important topics, including:

* Peanut and cotton varieties
* Nutrient management
* Insect pest updates
* Deer herbivory project in peanut and cotton
* Disease management

Thank you to everyone who helped organize this event!

08/20/2025

Attention Farmers!! The University of Florida - Jay Research Facility Field Day is tomorrow - Thurs., Aug. 21, 2025. Research tours begin at 8:00 a.m. CST.

Topics Covered
• Peanut Varieties
• Insect Pest Update for Cotton and Peanuts
• Cotton Varieties
• Nutrient Management / Cotton STEP Program
• W**d Management
• Disease Management
• Deer Herbivory in Cotton and Peanuts
• CORE CEU’s – Pesticide Updates

Join us Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the UF/IFAS WFREC Jay Research Facility (4253 Experiment Road, Hwy 182, Jay, FL 32565) for a day packed with research updates and hands-on learning.
Schedule
• Registration: 7:30 a.m.
• Research Tour: 8:00 a.m.
• Catered Lunch: 12:00 p.m.
Topics Covered
• Peanut Varieties
• Insect Pest Update for Cotton and Peanuts
• Cotton Varieties
• Nutrient Management / Cotton STEP Program
• W**d Management
• Disease Management
• Deer Herbivory in Cotton and Peanuts
• CORE CEU’s – Pesticide Updates
CCA and CEU credits available
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and take home valuable insights for your operation.
For more information or to register, contact Robin Vickers at 850-393-7334 or [email protected].

08/18/2025

📌Attention farmers!! The 2025 Regional Peanut Field Day will be held Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, at the NFREC-Suwannee Valley in Live Oak, Florida.

Register now for our 2025 Regional Peanut Field Day on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at NFREC-Suwannee Valley.

You will hear from experts on variety selection, fungicide nd nematicide efficacy programs, and chelated iron application information.

We hope to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-regional-peanut-field-day-tickets-1392729785279?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

08/14/2025

Attention farmers‼️ Don’t forget the Field Day Friday, Aug. 15 in Headland,Ala.

Join us this Friday for the annual row crops field day at the Wiregrass Research and Extension Center in Headland. Registration and a lite breakfast will begin shortly after 7:00 am with the program and tours beginning at 7:45. Lunch will be served at the end of the tours. We hope to see you there!

08/13/2025

📣 Attention farmers! The annual UF/IFAS Peanut Field Day will be held at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Marianna (3925 Hwy 71, Marianna, FL 32446) on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Registration begins at 7:30 AM (CDT) Field tours begin at 8:30 a.m. Topics include insect and disease management, variety updates, and a summary of recent EPA and product updates. 🥜

08/12/2025

On August 13, the National Peanut Board is hosting a live online event to unveil a bold, unified brand designed to elevate peanuts in the hearts and minds of our consumers. The virtual session will feature a presentation and panel discussion, followed by an interactive session focused on the 2026 rollout of a new consumer campaign for peanuts.

It’s simple and fast to register and join the session. You’ll receive a link to tune in from anywhere with an internet connection—the truck, tractor, home office or wherever you may be.

WHEN: 12 PM CST/ 1PM EDT Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025
WHERE: Virtual. RSVP to register at https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/qOCIPL
WHY: Be among the first to see and take part in an exciting new consumer brand for peanuts. Register TODAY!

08/11/2025

The Southwest Georgia Research & Education Center Field Day will be held in Plains, Georgia on Wed., Aug. 13, 2025. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with tours starting at 9:00 a.m. Topics will include a variety of research updates for row crops.

📢 Register by emailing [email protected].

08/04/2025

The 2025 Midville Field Day will be held Wednesday, Aug. 6, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the University of Georgia Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center. Topics will include variety selection, seeding drone demonstration, precision ag recommendations, as well as insect, disease and w**d management.

📌 Register online at http://bit.ly/452UEvQ .

07/26/2025

🌟 That’s a wrap on the 2025 Southern Peanut Growers Conference — and Randy the Farmer is headed home with a full notebook, a full heart, and maybe a little sand in his boots! 🥜👨‍🌾🌊

From powerful sessions to unforgettable conversations, this year’s theme “Ridin’ Out the Storm” reminded us all that resilience, community, and peanuts go hand in hand.

Huge thanks to everyone who made it a success — especially YOU, our incredible growers, sponsors, and speakers. 💪💬

Until next year, keep ridin’ strong! 🚜 Field Rows

07/26/2025

What an unforgettable night! We wrapped up the 2025 Southern Peanut Growers Conference with a final dinner, featuring fantastic entertainment from the Glory Days and a surprise appearance by Randy the Farmer! 🎶✨

Huge thanks to our attendees, supporters, and exhibitors — we hope you leave feeling inspired and energized for the future!

Special thanks to Bayer, Birdsong Peanuts, and Kelley Manufacturing Co. for sponsoring tonight’s festivities.

And to ALL of our 2025 sponsors - we are so grateful. Your continued support makes this event possible!

07/25/2025

Congressman G.T. Thompson kicked off General Session III this morning, focused on Peanut Policy and Economics. 🥜🌊

Following his remarks, attendees heard valuable insights from Bob Redding of The Redding Firm as well as panelists Joe Boddiford from the Georgia Peanut Commission, Thomas Adams from the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, and Clint Hood from Synovus Ag and Timber Group.

That’s a wrap on our general sessions — let’s make the final day of the conference a great one!✨

07/25/2025

The 2025 Farm Press Peanut Efficiency Awards Breakfast was a great success! ✨

Farm Press established the Peanut Efficiency Program to recognize and reward producers who use tried-and-true practices along with innovative methods to improve the efficiency and sustainability of their operation. Peanut Efficiency Awards are presented to growers that produce the highest yields by using inputs wisely and effectively.

Congratulations to Adam & Brian Darden from Newsoms, Virginia, Riley Davis from Terrell County, Georgia, Jamie Dean, W.D., & Alan Atkins from Hamilton, Mississippi, and Brent Hendon from Welch, Texas on receiving Peanut Efficiency Awards!

For more 2025 SPGC photos: https://bit.ly/4o6hfPg 🥜