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Episode 5, Season 4 -- Preseason Discussions and Recommendations and Peanut Achievement Club

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:22:39 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed current weather conditions, moisture needed at planting, fungicides at planting, GA Peanut Achievement Club, and other important items as we approach planting season with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Lauren Lazaro (new precision ag specialist), Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Dr. Eric Prostko.

Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

Episode 4, Season 4 -- Burndown comments and suggestions, current weather conditions, and things to consider as planting time approaches.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:59:39 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed burndown scenarios, current weather conditions, and considerations as planting time approaches with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Lauren Lazaro (new precision ag specialist), Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Dr. Eric Prostko.

Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

All About the Pod News ---Slides on Herbicide Control 1.) Roundup mixed with zinc and 2.) preplant compared to preplant incorporated of Valor.

https://site.extension.uga.edu/thepod/2026/03/season-4-episode-4-more-preplant-considerations-including-dr-prostkos-herbicide-discussion/

Episode 3, Season 4 -- Early season reminders/recommendations and introduction of new peanut team member

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:12:25 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the new insecticide, tillage, burn down, in-furrow fungicide options, equipment calibration, and other early-season considerations with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Lauren Lazaro (new precision ag specialist), and Dr. Eric Prostko.

Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

Episode 2, Season 4 -- Comments on Soil Moisture and Temperatures, Varieties, Fertility, Tillage, & Burn Down

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:54:39 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the current soil moisture and temperatures, varieties, fertility, tillage, & burn down with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, and Dr. Eric Prostko.

Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

Episode 1, Season 4 -- Early season planter maintenance and settings along with comments on weather effects on insects and diseases.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:04:54 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the importance of planter and equipment maintenance, along with comments on the impacts of cold weather on insects and diseases for this year, with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, and Dr. Eric Prostko.

Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

Episode 40, Season 3 -- 2025 Peanut RX Multi-State Peanut Update

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:36:48 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the importance of the annual Disease Risk Index Meeting with the multi-state peanut team. This year's participants in the podcast were: Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Albert Culbreath, Dr. Barry Tillman (UFL), Joseph (UFL Student), Dr. Brendan Zurweller and Ethan Tuberville (Miss State), Dr. Dan Anco (Clemson), Daniel Leonard, and Dr. David Langston (VT).

Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

Episode 39, Season 3 -- Late Season Update and Discussion of Varieties, Yields, Grades, and The EPA Approval of New Insecticide

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:00:31 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, and Taylor Singleton provide a late-season update on the peanut crop, focusing on varieties, yields, and grades. The team also talked about the EPA approval of a new insecticide for peanuts. Please contact your agent if you have questions or need assistance.

Episode 38, Season 3 ---- Harvest After the Freeze.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:38:38 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Eric Prostko, Wes Porter, and Bob Kemerait discussed the current status of peanut harvest in relation to the freeze this past week. The team also talked about the impacts of the cold and dry weather on available moisture, disease/nematodes, and weeds. Call your local UGA extension agent if you have questions or need assistance.

Episode 37, season 3 - -- Freeze Warning & Digging, Insects, and Economics

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:32:33 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, Eric Prostko, Amanda Smith, and Clemen Olivera discussed the current status of the crop along with discussing current questions related to insects and economics . Call your local UGA extension agent if you have questions or need assistance.

Episode 36, Season 3 -- Late October Crop Conditions - Digging, Disease, and Insects

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:30:19 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Wes Porter, Eric Prostko, Bob Kemerait, and Clemen Olivera discussed the current status of the crop along with discussing current questions related to insect and disease . Call your local UGA extension agent if you have questions or need assistance.

Episode 35, Season 3 -- Crop update as of October 24 -- Insects, Disease, Yield and Grade

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:12:33 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, Eric Prostko, Bob Kemerait, and Kaelyn Morgan discussed the current status of the crop along with discussing current questions related to insect and disease . Call your local UGA extension agent if you have questions or need assistance.

Episode 34, Season 3 --- Mid October Crop Conditions (Yields and Grades) across Georgia

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:47:01 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, Eric Prostko, Bob Kemerait, Wes Porter, Bailey Abney, and Kaelyn Morgan discussed the changes in weather conditions this week along with the late planted crop as it relates to yields and grades. Call your local UGA extension agent if you have questions or need assistance.

Episode 33, Season 3 --- Weather Conditions Delay Harvest, Current Pest Issues, and Cover Crops

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:30:56 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, Eric Prostko, Albert Culbreath, Wes Porter, Taylor Singleton, and Kaelyn Morgan discussed the current weather conditions, insect & disease issues, yields, and grades. The group also talked about cover crops. Call your local UGA extension agent if you have questions or need assistance.

Episode 32, Season 3 --- 1st week of October - Harvest Continues along with Management of Lates Season Disease and Insects

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 12:13:32 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, Eric Prostko, Albert Culbreath, and Kaelyn Morgan discussed the impacts of recent weather patterns, along with leaf spot and insects on harvest and the late-planted peanut crop. Please contact your local UGA extension agent if you have questions or need assistance.

Episode 31, Season 3 --- Rain returns after a month for part of Georgia- Impact on the crop?

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:47:53 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Wes Porter, Eric Prostko, Bob Kemerait, and Kaelyn Morgan discussed the impact of the recent rains on the peanut crop and harvest in some areas of Georgia. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 30, Season 3 -- Mid-September Crop Conditions and Harvest Update

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:46:16 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, Wes Porter, Albert Culbreath, Ashley Smith (Coffee County ANR Agent), and Kaelyn Morgan discussed the current crop conditions, pest problems, and an update on harvest. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 29, Season 3 -- Maturity, Harvest, and Dry Conditions

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:10:25 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, Wes Porter, Eric Prostko, and Kaelyn Morgan discussed digging recommendations for the April to May 10th planted crop and management/water needs for the rest of the crop. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 28, season 3 -- Harvest begins for the early crop, comments on Maturity, disease management and irrigating needs for the rest of the crop.

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:01:28 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, Wes Porter, Bob Kemerait, Eric Prostko, and Albert Culbreath discussed digging recommendations of the early planted crop, and disease management/water needs for the rest of the crop. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 27, Season 3 --- Evaluating maturity in early planted peanuts, disease, and celebrating Tim Brenneman retiring

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:07:26 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, and Tim Brenneman, and Albert Culbreath discussed maturity of the early planted crop, disease management, and along with the impact of Tim Brenneman's efforts in peanut. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 26, Season 3 --- Harvest Approaching and Late Season Pest Management

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:59:01 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, and Eric Prostko discussed maturity of the early planted crop along with current pest management situations across the state. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 25, Season 3 -- Management Comments for the Second Half of the Season

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:44:38 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Tim Brenneman, Wes Porter, Bob Kemerait, Scott Tubbs, and Eric Prostko discussed the current crop situation and pest management concerns as of August 15. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 24, Season 3 -- Peanut & Cotton Update at Crop and Soil Sciences Meeting

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 17:05:53 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Eric Prostko, Scott Tubbs, Wes Porter, Taylor Singleton, Nino Brown (Peanut Breeder), David Bertioli (Peanut Breeder), Leo Bastos (Integrative Precision Agriculture), Camp Hand (Cotton Agronomist), and Gary Hawkins (Water Resource Management) discussed the current crop situation, current peanut breeding efforts, several integrative precision ag projects, and the importance and current issues with computer AI technologies. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 23, Season 3 -- Crop and Pest Update for August 1st

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:39:20 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Tim Brenneman, Albert Culbreath, Eric Prostko, Scott Tubbs, and Clemen Oliveira (New Plant Pathologist for Peanut and Pecan) discussed the current crop situation along with some comments about pest management as of August 1st. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 22, Season 3 -- July 22nd Crop Conditions

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:34:02 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Tim Brenneman, Albert Culbreath, and Eric Prostko discussed the current crop situation and pest management concerns as of July 22nd. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics fordiscussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 21, Season 3 -- National Peanut Update at APRES 2025

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 18:27:40 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Tim Brenneman, and peanut specialists/faculty from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, and Texas. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the current crop situation in a majority of the peanut-producing states in the USA up to Mid July

Episode 20, Season 3 - Mid-Season Crop and Pest Management Update

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:01:38 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Wes Porter, Albert Culbreath, Scott Tubbs, Kaelyn Morgan, and Eric Prostko discussed the current crop situation, pest management concerns, and what to expect in the next few weeks. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 19, Season 3 -- Crop Conditions, Pest Management, and Peanut Economics/Farm Bill

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:51:55 +0000

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Tim Brenneman, Albert Culbreath, Scott Tubbs, Wes Porter, and Amanda Smith discussed the current crop situation, pest management concerns, and a few comments on the current economic situation/farm bill. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 18, Season 3 --- Late June Crop Conditions and Pest Management Comments

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:34:19 +0000

In this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Bob Kemerait, and Eric Prostko discussed the current crop situation, and pest management options. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 17, Season 3 -- Episode 17 Season 3. All About The Pod -- Herbicide, Insecticide, Fungicide, Irrigation, and Fertility Comments

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:08:47 +0000

In this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Wes Porter, Bob Kemerait, and Eric Prostko discussed the current crop situation, and pest management. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 16, Season 3 -- Pesticide Mixing Combinations and Early Season Insects

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:22:34 +0000

In this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, and Eric Prostko discussed current stand issues, Calcium, pesticide mixing combination, and insect issues. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Go to All About the Pod News for supplemental information referred to during the podcast at: ⁠Episode 16/Season 3 Pesticide Tank Mixes | All About the Pod News

Episode 15, Season 3 --- Crop Conditions as of June 6th

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:40:47 +0000

In this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Eric Prostko, Bob Kemerait, Wes Porter, Albert Culbreath, Tim Brenneman, and Taylor Singleton discussed the current conditions as of June 6th. Topics include stands, weed management, spray mixtures, and early-season insect and disease issues. If you would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 14, Season 3 - Last Quarter of the Planting Season

Fri, 30 May 2025 19:02:50 +0000

In this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Eric Prostko, Bob Kemerait, Wes Porter, and Scott Tubbs discussed the current conditions as of May 30th. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 13, Season 3 --- Current Crop Conditions Mid-May

Fri, 23 May 2025 14:26:06 +0000

In this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Albert Culbreath, Bob Kemerait, and Scott Tubbs discussed the current conditions as of May 23rd. We also got Agent Updates from Seth McAllister (Terrell), Wade Parker (East Georgia), Justin Odom (Seminole), and Justin Hand (Tift). If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 12, Season 3 -- Update on Seed Quality, Pest Management, and Current Conditions

Fri, 16 May 2025 13:53:12 +0000

In this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Albert Culbreath, Wes Porter, Bob Kemerait, and Eric Prostko discussed planting issues related to seed quality, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and the current conditions as of May 16th. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.Go to All About the Pod News for supplemental information referred to during the podcast (Dicamba Injury) at: Season 3, Episode 12 | All About the Pod News

Episode 11, Season 3 ---- Seed Quality, Pest Management, and Weather

Fri, 09 May 2025 13:21:02 +0000

In this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Albert Culbreath, Scott Tubbs, Bob Kemerait, and Eric Prostko discussed planting issues related to seed quality, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and the potential weather pattern over the weekend. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 10, Season 3 -- Planting Issues Along with Disease and Insect Management

Fri, 02 May 2025 17:27:06 +0000

In this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Wes Porter, Scott Tubbs, Bob Kemerait, and Tim Brenneman discussed planting issues along with disease and insect management. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Go to All About the Pod News for supplemental information referred to during the podcast at: Season 3, Episode 10 | All About the Pod News

Episode 9, Season 3 - Important Items to Consider - 1st Full Week of Planting Season

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:45:04 +0000

Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Eric Prostko, Scott Tubbs, and Lowndes County Extension Agent Josh Dawson discuss issues growers face as they begin planting. For more information, please reach out to your local agent.

Go to All About the Pod News for supplemental information referred to during the podcast at: Season 3, Episode 9: Preplant management discussion | All About the Pod News

Episode 8- Early Season Questions and Concerns

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:15:26 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort dives into the world of peanuts with experts Dr. Wes Porter, Jackson Porter (Engineer in Training), Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Dr. Nino Brown. The team discussed the current weather conditions affecting planting and addresses this week's questions and concerns. For any inquiries or comments, please reach out to your local county agent.

Episode 7, Season 3 --- Planting Season is Getting Close

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:20:55 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Wes Porter and Justin Odom (County Agent, Seminole County). The team continued the discussion on the current weather situation and things to consider when deciding to plant early. For more information, contact your local county agent.

Episode 6, Season 3 --- Things to Consider When Deciding to Plant Early

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:43:41 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Tubbs talked peanuts with Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Albert Culbreath, and Tim Brenneman. The team discussed the current weather situation and things to consider when deciding to plant early. For more information, contact your local county agent.

Episode 5, Season 3 -- Impact of Early Season Decisions

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:58:12 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Taylor Singleton, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Albert Culbreath, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Piper Monfort. The team discussed the potential effects of changing your standard production practices from crop rotations to pesticide applications. Other topics included knowing which preplant herbicide was applied and which crops can be planted there if you have to alter the initial crop selection. Lastly, the group discussed the importance of kids being involved with Georgia-4H.

Episode 4, Season 2 -- Discussion of Grower Meeting Survey Questions Asked at Production Meetings

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:00:49 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney and Dr. Eric Prostko. The team discussed the results and feedback on survey questions asked during the Production Meetings. For more information, please reach out to your local agent.

Go to All About the Pod News for supplemental information referred to during the podcast at:

Peanut Yields Since 1999 in Georgia | All About the Pod News

Episode 3, Season 3 --- Importance of Center Pivot Maintenance

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:16:34 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Wes Porter and David Hall. The team discussed the importance of center pivot maintenance during the winter months.For more information, please reach out to your local agent.

Go to All About the Pod News for supplemental information referred to during the podcast at: Infield Inspection Checklist for Center Pivots | All About the Pod News

Episode 2B- A Live Discussion on the Peanut Marketing Issues at the National peanut Buying Points Conference

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:50:35 +0000

In this episode, Don Koehler (Georgia Peanut Commission) discussed Sustainability Efforts with Allie Randell (American Peanut Council), the Future of Grading Facilities at Peanut Buying Points withClay Pirkle (Georgia Federal State Inspection Service), and AMERICAN PEANUT SHELLERS/PEANUT INSTITUTEPROJECTS with Chris Chammoun (American Peanut Shellers Association).

Episode 2, Season 3 - SE Peanut Specialists Conduct Live Podcast at The National Peanut Buying Points Conference

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:44:56 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Kris Balkcom (Auburn University), and Dr. Barry Tillman (University of Florida) discussed the potential impacts of increased acres and shortened rotations pest issues, variety choices, yield, and quality. We thank the National Peanut Buying Points Association for the invitation to participate in the conference.

Episode 1, Season 3 -- Impacts of Decisions

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:28:20 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Ethan Moorman discussed the potential impacts of every decision a grower makes. For more information, please reach out to your local agent.

Episode 44, Season 2 -- Peanut and Cotton Production Meeting Announcement

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:42:16 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort and Dr. Hand discussed the upcoming cotton and peanut production meetings. For more information, please reach out to your local agent.

Go to All About the Pod News for supplemental information referred to during the podcast at: Peanut and Cotton Meeting Schedule | All About the Pod News

Episode 43, Season 2 - New Labels and Endangered Species ACT, Part 2

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:16:48 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs, AND Dr. Taylor Singleton. The team continued to discuss the new labels for pesticides as it relates to the endangered species act. Bob Kemerait also provided a few items to remember on diseases as we start the new year. For more information, please reach out to your local agent.

Go to All About the Pod News for supplemental information referred to during the podcast at: All About the Pod News | A supplement to the All About the Pod podcast

Episode 42, Season 2 - New Labels and Endangered Species ACT

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:46:41 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Scott Tubbs, AND Dr. Taylor Singleton. The team discussed the new labels for pesticides as it relates to the endangered species act. For more information, please reach out to your local agent.

Episode 41, Season 2 -- Late Season Peanut Update and GADNR’s Bobwhite Quail Conservation Program

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:26:11 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney and Dr. Eric Prostko. The team also discussed the GADNR's Bobwhite Quail Conservation Program and Research Survey with Dallas Ingram (GADNR), Ethan Howell (Quail Forever), and Libby Pratt (UGA, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources). For more information, please reach out to your local agent.

Episode 40, Season 2 ---- 2024 Disease Risk Index Meeting

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:25:32 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the importance of the annual Disease Risk Index Meeting with the multi-state peanut team. This year's participants in the podcast were: Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Tim Brenneman, Dr. Albert Culbreath, Dr. Barry Tillman (UFL), Dr. Ian Small (UFL), Dr. Brendan Zurweller (Miss State), Dr. Dan Anco (Clemson), Daniel Leonard, and Dr. LeAnn Lux (NCSU). Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

Episode 39, Season 2 - Late Peanuts and Upcoming Freezing Temperatures

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:19:24 +0000

In this Episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the upcoming freezing temperatures expected over the weekend and next week with Dr. Mark Abney, Justin Hand (Tift County Agent), Ben Reeves (Berrien County Agent), Seth McAllister (Terrell County Agent), and James Jacobs (Pierce County Agent). Please contact

your county agent if you have questions or comments.

Episode 38. Season 2 -- Season Recap

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:52:08 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. The team discussed the many weather events this season and their impact. For more information, please reach out to your local agent.

Episode 37, Season 2 --- Late Season Harvest

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:22:21 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Mark Abney talked peanuts with Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Scott Monfort, Dr. Harshavardhan Thippareddi and Dr. Scott Tubbs. The team discussed the current situation as of the 2nd week of November. For more information, please reach out to your local agent.

Episode 36, Season 2 -- Extremely Dry Conditions Continue to Slow Maturity and Harvest

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 19:16:28 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Mark Abney talked peanuts with Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. The team discussed the slow advancements of peanut maturity and harvest, particularly in the context of the unusually dry conditions over the last month. For more information, please reach out to your local agent.

Episode 35 -- Harvest Continues -- Watch Out for Leafspot!

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:56:12 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. In this episode, the peanut team discusses the continued progress of peanut harvest. Please contact your local agent for more information.

Episode 34, Mid-October Cold Snap

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:34:21 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Cristiane Pilon, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. In this episode, the peanut team discusses this week's cold temperatures and how to approach digging. Please contact your local agent for more information.

Episode 33, Season 2 -- What to do with cooler temperature?

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:16:03 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prosko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Tyron Spearman (Executive Director for the Nation Peanut Buying Points Association). In this episode, the peanut team provide a little more information on the recovery from the hurricane and what to do as a result of cooler temperatures.

Episode 32B, Season 2 --- Hurrican Information Continued

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:23:19 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Wes Porter, and Dr. Eric Prostko more on the situation with the Hurricane. In this episode, the peanut team provide a little more information on what growers can do to in the next week.

Episode 32, Season 2 -- Cotton and Peanut damage from Hurricane Helene

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:00:25 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Camp Hand, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Phillip Roberts, and Dr. Eric Prostko. In this episode, the peanut and cotton teams discussed the direct and indirect damage from Hurricane Helene in Georgia.

Episode 31, Season 2 --- Potential Impact of Hurricane Helene

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:15:14 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Dr. Bob Kemerait. In this episode, the peanut team discussed the current crop situation as Hurricane Helene approaches Georgia. Topics include the hurricane's potential impact on the crop and pests (diseases and insects).

Episode 30 - Mid-Late September Crop Report

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:33:37 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Kaelyn Morgan. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the current crop situation for the last two weeks of September. Topics include The GA Peanut Tour, the impact of pests (diseases and insects) on maturity along with the weather, the current status of leafspot, white mold, and spider mites, and a little information on maturity as it relates to days after planting.

Episode 29, Season 2 -- Mid-September Weather and Current Crop Situation

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:50:33 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Kaelyn Morgan. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the current crop situation related to the recent rain event and how it impacts maturity, disease, and other pests for the next week or so. The group also talked about the non-irrigated crop, seed peanuts, and weeds over the winter.

Episode 28, Season 2 Harvest Has Begun For Early Planted Peanuts

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:52:20 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Kaelyn Morgan. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the current crop situation as it relates to maturity and digging. Topics include the current weather conditions and their effects on maturity, spider mites, and non-irrigated peanut.

Episode 27, Season 2 Approaching Harvest - Part 2

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:39:25 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Wes Porter and Kaelyn Morgan. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the current crop situation and things to keep in mind as we approach harvest, part 2. Topics include current disease and insect pressure, late season water management, and peanut maturity of April planted and non-irrigated fields.

Episode 26, Season 2 -- Approaching Harvest

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:48:13 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Wes Porter. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the current crop situation and things to keep in mind as we approach harvest. Topics also include ESA Herbicide Strategies released by EPA and revisiting mistakes observed this year.

Episode 25, Season 2

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:07:55 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Mark Frye (Agent in Wayne County and Justin Shealy (Echols County Agent). In this episode, the peanut team talked about how quick the crop is drying out after the storm in East Georgia and getting drier in other parts of the state. Topics include pest management and maturity.

Episode 24, Season 2 --- Drying Out After The Storm

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:08:04 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Kaelyn Morgan. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the crop situation on August 9th after Tropical Storm Debby.

Episode 23, Season 2 ---- Crop Conditions moving into August

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 17:19:33 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Wes Porter. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the crop situation on August 2nd. Topics include Mixing mistakes, insect pressure & correct identification, irrigation & sensors, deer repellents and the growth regulator.

Episode 22, Season 2 ---- Late July Recommendations and Concerns

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:46:27 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Dr. Wes Porter. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the crop situation in Late-July as it relates to water efficiency, lesser corn stalk borer and foliage feeders, growth regulators, and deer damage.

Episode 21, Season 2 --- Mid-July Crop Update

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:08:47 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Wes Porter. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the crop situation in Mid-July as it relates to pest management, water and fertility needs, and the growth regulator.

Episode 20, Season 2 --- National Update from State Extension Specialists in the USA

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 19:51:01 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Cristiane Pilon, and peanut specialists/faculty from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, and Texas. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the current crop situation in a majority of the peanut-producing states in the USA

Episode 19, Season 2 --- Recent Rains and Crop Conditions

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:06:35 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Taylor Singleton, Dr. Glen Harris, and Jeremey Kichler (County Agent in Colquitt Co.). In this episode, the peanut team talked about the recent rains in some areas and how the rains may have affected the current crop situation. The group also discussed the benefits of Taylor Singleton's position concerning pesticides and endangered species.

Episode 18, Season 2 ---- Dry Weather and Crop Conditions

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:30:42 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, and Dr. Glen Harris. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the dry conditions that have persisted for 3-5 weeks, lesser corn stalk borer, weed escapes, and irrigation.

Episode 17, Season 2 -- Dry Conditions and How It Changes Management Programs

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:39:55 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Bob Kemerait. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the dry conditions, fungicide programs, and insect and weed management.

Episode 16, Season 2 Drying Trend and Its Impacts on the Crop

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 01:09:16 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Mark Abney talked peanuts with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Wes Porter. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the drying trend in the weather and its impact on pest management and water needs.

Episode 15 -- Late Season Planting, Continued.

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 12:31:14 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Mark Abney, and Dr. Wes Porter. In this episode, the peanut team continued to talk about the ongoing planting season, deer damage and insects.

Episode 14, Season 2 --- Late Planting and Pest Management

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 22:48:52 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Simer Virk, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Dr. Wes Porter. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the current situation including irrigating, technology, fertility, insects, and diseases.

Episode 13, Season 2 --- 3rd week of May ”Replant Decisions”

Fri, 24 May 2024 20:02:03 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Wes Porter. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the current replant situation and things to consider when making herbicide and insecticide choices.

Episode 12, Season 2 --- Mid-May Weather

Fri, 17 May 2024 13:56:31 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Dr. WEs Porter. In this episode, the peanut team talks about what is currently happening in the field for the 3rd week of May.

Episode 11, Season 2 --- Weather and Planting Update

Fri, 10 May 2024 15:15:20 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Jeremey Kichler (Colquitt Co. ANR Agent), Wade Parker (Regional Row Crop Agent in East GA), Joshua Dawson (Lowndes Co. ANR Agent), and Holley Anderson (County ANR Agent). In this episode, the peanut team talks about what is currently happening in the field for the second week of May along with getting an update from several county agents.

Episode 10, Season 2 Answering Early Season Questions

Fri, 03 May 2024 13:23:30 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Bob Kemerait. In this episode, the peanut team talks about what is currently going on in the field in the first week of May along with answering grower questions. Topics include early season weed control, disease management, water management, and inoculants.

Episode 9, Season Two -- Week Two of Planting.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:23:00 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Cristiane Pilon, and Mr. Rome Ethredge (consultant in SW Georgia). In this episode, the peanut team talks about what is currently going on in the field along with answering grower questions.

Episode 8 Season 2 ---- Planting Season has begun!!!

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:34:10 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Michael Toews, and Dr. Mark Abney. In this episode, the peanut team talks about what is currently going on in the field along with answering some of the questions growers have.

Episode 7 Season 2 - preseason discussion

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:37:38 +0000

In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. In this episode, the peanut team continued discussions on key items of interest before planting.

Episode 6 season 2 -- Preplant Questions to Consider

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:42:02 +0000

In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Corley Holbrook, Dr. Wes Porter and Dr. Scott Tubbs. In this episode, the peanut team revisited the breeding efforts for nematode and disease management along with answered questions related to early planting, weather, irrigation, weed management.

Episode 5 Season 2 -- County updates and Variety Descriptions

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:31:50 +0000

In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney, James Jacobs (Pierce County ANR Agent) and Justin Odom (Seminole County ANR Agent). In this episode, the peanut team discussed the current situation in the counties related to weather current planting or the corn crop. The Peanut Team also talked about the thrips and provided some provided some extra information for the newer varieties.

Episode 4, Season 2 --- Revisiting Chlorpyrifos, Gypsum Sources, and Weed Management

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:02:16 +0000

In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Eric Prostko. In this episode, the peanut team discussed the current situation with Chlorpyrifos, calcium sources available for peanut, and weed management comments. Many of these discussion points came from questions asked during recent meetings we have attended.

Episode 2-3 Equipment, Fertility, Herbicide, and Seed Quality Discussion

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:01:55 +0000

In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Wes Porter, and Dr. Eric Prostko. In this episode, the peanut team discussed equipment maintenance, herbicides, fertility (lime and gypsum), and seed quality. Many of these discussion points came from questions asked during the recent county grower meetings.

Episode 2-2 Preseason Check List for Planting

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:54:23 +0000

In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Simer Virk, and Dr. David West (GA Peanut Commission). In this episode, the peanut team discussed a few preseason items for growers to consider along with introducing Dr. David West from the GA Peanut Commission.

Episode 1-2 -- Starting A New Better Year

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:00:20 +0000

In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, and Dr. Eric Prostko. In this episode, the peanut team discussed a little bit regarding the 2023 season, preseason burndown in reduced tillage, southern corn rootworm, tillage research, and feedback/questions from county meetings.

Episode 54 -- Economic Outlook

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 20:44:15 +0000

In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Nathan Smith (Economist at Clemson University). In this episode, the peanut team discussed the economic outlook of peanut for 2024.

Episode 53 -- TSWV meeting results and a review of 2023 in the southeast

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:32:52 +0000

In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Tim Brenneman, Dr. Albert Culbreath, and Dr. Barry Tillman (Peanut Breeder @ University of Florida), Dr. Brendan Zurweller (Peanut Agronomist @ Mississippi State), and Alana Jacobson (Entomologist @ Aurburn University). In this episode, the peanut team discussed the results from this year's crop and Tomato Spotted Wilt Risk Index Meeting.

Episode 52 - Drought situation, EU and Glyphosate, and other information

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:00:29 +0000

In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Cristiane Pilon, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, and Dr. Eric Prostko. In this episode, the peanut team clarified a few things from previous podcast, the drought situation, and information on the EU regarding glyphosate.

Episode 51 - New Varieties and the Breeding Process

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:45:42 +0000

In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Corley Holbrook (USDA Breeder), Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Mark Abney. In this episode, the peanut team discussed some of the new varieties along with how the breeding process works.

Episode 50 -- Insects and Aflatoxin Research and Is Georgia-06G Playing Out.

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:12:28 +0000

In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Kemper Sutton, and Dr. Mark Abney. In this episode, the peanut team revisited Dr. Kemper's research project with Dr. Abney regarding insect damage and aflatoxin. The Team also discussed the situation with Georgia-06G playing out or Not along with issues around the EU.

Episode 49 - Impacts of the Frost/Freezing Temps

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 17:14:32 +0000

In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Dr. Mark Abney. In this episode, the peanut team discussed the recent frost and freezing temps as it relates to harvest along with a few items regarding varieties moving forward.

Episode 48 -- Frost Warning

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:46:55 +0000

In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, and Raymond Joyce (Extension Agent in Laurens County). In this episode, the peanut team discussed the cold weather predicted for next Wednesday (11/1) and Thursday (11/2) with the potential for a frost for some peanut producing counties.

Episode 47 - Deer and Hog Management from GADNR and USDA

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:18:36 +0000

In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Cristiane Pilon (Row Crop Physiology, UGA), Brian Vickery (Region Supervisor, GADNR), Emily Belser (Wildlife Biologist, GADNR), and Matthew Ondovchik (Wildlife Biologist, USDA). In this episode, the peanut team discussed the ongoing problems with Deer and Hogs in Georgia and available programs to minimize crop damage.

Episode 46 - Late season update and looking to 2024

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:00:43 +0000

In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Mark Abney, Justin Hand (Extension Agent in Tift County). In this episode, the peanut team discussed the current situation with harvest and things to consider as we start to move into next season along with some behind the scene information on the peanut team.