Author Archives: Joy Crosby

Trust the Data, Not the Hype

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Joy Crosby

Why nutrition advice—like crop decisions—should be based on long-term research, not social media trends. Are eggs good or bad? What about alcohol, dark chocolate or red meat? How much protein do you really need? When it comes to nutrition, how … Continue reading →

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South Carolina Peanut Board Hires Kule

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Joy Crosby

The South Carolina Peanut Board is pleased to welcome Michael Kule as its new executive director. Kule earned a degree in agricultural mechanization and business in 2019 from Clemson University. He spent the past several years with Blanchard Equipment, where … Continue reading →

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Q & A – Neal Baxley

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Joy Crosby

Neal Baxley is the 2026 Chairman of the National Peanut Board and proud seventh-generation farmer. He co-owns and operates Baxley Farms, LLC alongside his father, Steve, and brother, Gene Robert, where they grow Virginia and runner peanuts, corn, cotton, soybeans … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program Opens in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Joy Crosby

Farmers across the Southeast who were impacted by Hurricane Helene in 2024 can now apply for assistance through block grant programs in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. The programs help to provide relief for commodities and losses that are not … Continue reading →

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Peanut Leadership Academy Class XIV Visits South Georgia

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Joy Crosby

Participants of Class XIV of the Peanut Leadership Academy met March 9–11, in Tifton, Georgia, for the second session of the 18-month program. During this session, peanut growers and sheller representatives had the opportunity to learn more about the industry … Continue reading →

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Verteno Offers New Tool for Peanut Insect Management

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Joy Crosby

After Loss of Chlorpyrifos, Vertento Offers New Path for Rootworm Control Peanut growers across the Southeast have a new tool to help manage some of the most challenging insect pests in the crop. A new insecticide from Syngenta — marketed … Continue reading →

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Cotton Jassid

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Joy Crosby

New leafhopper pest raises questions for peanut growers A new insect pest spreading across the Southeast has caught the attention of growers and researchers alike. The two-spot cotton leafhopper, commonly referred to as the cotton jassid, is not native to … Continue reading →

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2026 Peanut Rx Updates

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Joy Crosby

Researchers are urging farmers to utilize Peanut Rx as a tool to help guide their management decisions going into the 2026 planting season. Peanut Rx is designed to assist growers in modifying their production practices to effectively reduce risks to … Continue reading →

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Disease Outlook for 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Joy Crosby

Experts urge peanut growers to focus on fundamentals After a relatively mild disease year in 2025, peanut growers across the Southeast may face a different environment heading into 2026. While last season’s dry conditions helped suppress several major diseases, experts … Continue reading →

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Five Decades of Peanuts

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Joy Crosby

Florida Peanut Producers Association Celebrates 50 years For 50 years, the Florida Peanut Producers Association has worked on behalf of the state’s peanut farmers, focusing on research, education and promotion to strengthen the industry. While the association proudly says it … Continue reading →

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