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All About the PodEpisode 39, Season 3 -- Late Season Update and Discussion of Varieties, Yields, Grades, and The EPA Approval of New InsecticideIn 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.
2025-11-2159 minAll About the PodEpisode 37, season 3 - -- Freeze Warning & Digging, Insects, and EconomicsIn 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.
2025-11-0455 minAll About the PodEpisode 35, Season 3 -- Crop update as of October 24 -- Insects, Disease, Yield and GradeIn 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.
2025-10-241h 00All About the PodEpisode 34, Season 3 --- Mid October Crop Conditions (Yields and Grades) across GeorgiaIn 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.
2025-10-171h 00All About the PodEpisode 33, Season 3 --- Weather Conditions Delay Harvest, Current Pest Issues, and Cover CropsIn 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.
2025-10-1058 minAll About the PodEpisode 32, Season 3 --- 1st week of October - Harvest Continues along with Management of Lates Season Disease and InsectsIn 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.
2025-10-041h 05All About the PodEpisode 30, Season 3 -- Mid-September Crop Conditions and Harvest UpdateIn 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.
2025-09-1959 minAll About the PodEpisode 29, Season 3 -- Maturity, Harvest, and Dry ConditionsIn 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.
2025-09-1256 minAll About the PodEpisode 28, season 3 -- Harvest begins for the early crop, comments on Maturity, disease management and irrigating needs for the rest of the crop.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.
2025-09-051h 10All About the PodEpisode 27, Season 3 --- Evaluating maturity in early planted peanuts, disease, and celebrating Tim Brenneman retiringIn 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.
2025-08-291h 04All About the PodEpisode 26, Season 3 --- Harvest Approaching and Late Season Pest ManagementIn 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.
2025-08-211h 01All About the PodEpisode 25, Season 3 -- Management Comments for the Second Half of the SeasonIn 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.
2025-08-1558 minAll About the PodEpisode 24, Season 3 -- Peanut & Cotton Update at Crop and Soil Sciences MeetingIn 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.
2025-08-1059 minAll About the PodEpisode 23, Season 3 -- Crop and Pest Update for August 1stIn 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.
2025-08-011h 12All About the PodEpisode 21, Season 3 -- National Peanut Update at APRES 2025In 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
2025-07-201h 04All About the PodEpisode 20, Season 3 - Mid-Season Crop and Pest Management UpdateIn 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.
2025-07-111h 03All About the PodEpisode 19, Season 3 -- Crop Conditions, Pest Management, and Peanut Economics/Farm BillIn 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.
2025-07-021h 10All About the PodEpisode 16, Season 3 -- Pesticide Mixing Combinations and Early Season InsectsIn 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
2025-06-1358 minAll About the PodEpisode 14, Season 3 - Last Quarter of the Planting SeasonIn 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.
2025-05-301h 05All About the PodEpisode 13, Season 3 --- Current Crop Conditions Mid-MayIn 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.
2025-05-231h 02All About the PodEpisode 11, Season 3 ---- Seed Quality, Pest Management, and WeatherIn 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.
2025-05-091h 07All About the PodEpisode 10, Season 3 -- Planting Issues Along with Disease and Insect ManagementIn 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
2025-05-021h 03All About the PodEpisode 9, Season 3 - Important Items to Consider - 1st Full Week of Planting SeasonDrs. 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
2025-04-251h 07All About the PodEpisode 8- Early Season Questions and ConcernsIn 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.
2025-04-181h 10All About the PodEpisode 7, Season 3 --- Planting Season is Getting CloseIn 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.
2025-04-1039 minAll About the PodEpisode 5, Season 3 -- Impact of Early Season DecisionsIn 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.
2025-03-281h 04All About the PodEpisode 4, Season 2 -- Discussion of Grower Meeting Survey Questions Asked at Production MeetingsIn 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
2025-03-0758 minAll About the PodEpisode 3, Season 3 --- Importance of Center Pivot MaintenanceIn 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
2025-03-0758 minAll About the PodEpisode 2, Season 3 - SE Peanut Specialists Conduct Live Podcast at The National Peanut Buying Points ConferenceIn 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.
2025-02-171h 08All About the PodEpisode 1, Season 3 -- Impacts of DecisionsIn 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.
2025-01-311h 00All About the PodEpisode 44, Season 2 -- Peanut and Cotton Production Meeting AnnouncementIn 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
2024-12-2318 minAll About the PodEpisode 43, Season 2 - New Labels and Endangered Species ACT, Part 2In 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:
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2024-12-2055 minAll About the PodEpisode 42, Season 2 - New Labels and Endangered Species ACTIn 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.
2024-12-1353 minAll About the PodEpisode 41, Season 2 -- Late Season Peanut Update and GADNR's Bobwhite Quail Conservation ProgramIn 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.
2024-12-061h 08All About the PodEpisode 40, Season 2 ---- 2024 Disease Risk Index MeetingIn 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.
2024-12-0450 minAll About the PodEpisode 39, Season 2 - Late Peanuts and Upcoming Freezing TemperaturesIn 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.
2024-11-2751 minAll About the PodEpisode 38. Season 2 -- Season RecapIn 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.
2024-11-1556 minAll About the PodEpisode 37, Season 2 --- Late Season HarvestIn 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.
2024-11-0839 minAll About the PodEpisode 35 -- Harvest Continues -- Watch Out for Leafspot!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.
2024-10-251h 07All About the PodEpisode 34, Mid-October Cold SnapIn 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.
2024-10-1648 minAll About the PodEpisode 33, Season 2 -- What to do with cooler temperature?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.
2024-10-1155 minAll About the PodEpisode 32B, Season 2 --- Hurrican Information ContinuedIn 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.
2024-10-0226 minAll About the PodEpisode 32, Season 2 -- Cotton and Peanut damage from Hurricane HeleneIn 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.
2024-10-0255 minAll About the PodEpisode 31, Season 2 --- Potential Impact of Hurricane HeleneIn 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).
2024-09-2651 minAll About the PodEpisode 30 - Mid-Late September Crop ReportIn 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.
2024-09-201h 07All About the PodEpisode 29, Season 2 -- Mid-September Weather and Current Crop SituationIn 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.
2024-09-131h 00All About the PodEpisode 28, Season 2 Harvest Has Begun For Early Planted PeanutsIn 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.
2024-09-061h 01All About the PodEpisode 27, Season 2 Approaching Harvest - Part 2In 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.
2024-08-3059 minAll About the PodEpisode 26, Season 2 -- Approaching HarvestIn 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.
2024-08-2358 minAll About the PodEpisode 25, Season 2In 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.
2024-08-1652 minAll About the PodEpisode 24, Season 2 --- Drying Out After The StormIn 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.
2024-08-091h 04All About the PodEpisode 23, Season 2 ---- Crop Conditions moving into AugustIn 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.
2024-08-021h 05All About the PodEpisode 22, Season 2 ---- Late July Recommendations and ConcernsIn 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.
2024-07-261h 10All About the PodEpisode 21, Season 2 --- Mid-July Crop UpdateIn 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.
2024-07-171h 03All About the PodEpisode 20, Season 2 --- National Update from State Extension Specialists in the USAIn 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
2024-07-141h 06All About the PodEpisode 19, Season 2 --- Recent Rains and Crop ConditionsIn 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.
2024-07-0358 minAll About the PodEpisode 18, Season 2 ---- Dry Weather and Crop ConditionsIn 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.
2024-06-281h 02All About the PodEpisode 17, Season 2 -- Dry Conditions and How It Changes Management ProgramsIn 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.
2024-06-2051 minAll About the PodEpisode 15 -- Late Season Planting, Continued.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.
2024-06-0847 minAll About the PodEpisode 14, Season 2 --- Late Planting and Pest ManagementIn 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.
2024-06-0256 minAll About the PodEpisode 13, Season 2 --- 3rd week of May "Replant Decisions"
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.
2024-05-2454 minAll About the PodEpisode 12, Season 2 --- Mid-May WeatherIn 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.
2024-05-1752 minAll About the PodEpisode 11, Season 2 --- Weather and Planting Update
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.
2024-05-101h 12All About the PodEpisode 10, Season 2 Answering Early Season QuestionsIn 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.
2024-05-031h 08All About the PodEpisode 9, Season Two -- Week Two of Planting.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.
2024-04-261h 01All About the PodEpisode 8 Season 2 ---- Planting Season has begun!!!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.
2024-04-191h 03All About the PodEpisode 7 Season 2 - preseason discussionIn 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.
2024-04-121h 05All About the PodEpisode 6 season 2 -- Preplant Questions to Consider
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.
2024-04-0558 minAll About the PodEpisode 5 Season 2 -- County updates and Variety Descriptions
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.
2024-03-2957 minAll About the PodEpisode 4, Season 2 --- Revisiting Chlorpyrifos, Gypsum Sources, and Weed Management
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.
2024-03-221h 04All About the PodEpisode 2-3 Equipment, Fertility, Herbicide, and Seed Quality Discussion
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.
2024-03-081h 05All About the PodEpisode 2-2 Preseason Check List for Planting
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.
2024-02-1646 minAll About the PodEpisode 1-2 -- Starting A New Better YearIn 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.
2024-02-0946 minAll About the PodEpisode 54 -- Economic OutlookIn 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.
2023-12-081h 04All About the PodEpisode 53 -- TSWV meeting results and a review of 2023 in the southeastIn 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.
2023-12-0152 minAll About the PodEpisode 52 - Drought situation, EU and Glyphosate, and other informationIn 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.
2023-11-2747 minAll About the PodEpisode 51 - New Varieties and the Breeding Process
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.
2023-11-1752 minAll About the PodEpisode 50 -- Insects and Aflatoxin Research and Is Georgia-06G Playing Out.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.
2023-11-071h 08All About the PodEpisode 49 - Impacts of the Frost/Freezing TempsIn 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.
2023-11-0352 minAll About the PodEpisode 48 -- Frost WarningIn 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.
2023-10-2722 minAll About the PodEpisode 47 - Deer and Hog Management from GADNR and USDAIn 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.
2023-10-271h 08All About the PodEpisode 46 - Late season update and looking to 2024In 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.
2023-10-201h 10All About the PodEpisode 45 - Peanut Grades
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs. Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Simer Virk, Bill Tyson (Extension Agent in Bulloch County). The main topic discussed in this episode is Peanut Grade situation and the things that can impact %Total Sound Mature Kernels
2023-10-1354 minAll About the PodEpisode 44 - Cool Weather/Maturity/DiseaseIn this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs. Dr. Glen Harris, and Taylor Singleton. Topics discussed were Cool Weather, Maturity, Disease, insects, and the introduction of Taylor Singleton.
2023-10-0657 minAll About the PodEpisode 43 -- Beginning of Harvest
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko along with Seth Mcallister (Terrell Co. Agent) and Braxton Crews (Webster/Marion Co. Agent). Topics discussed were late season insect, weeds and the current maturity situation in the state.
2023-09-2956 minAll About the PodEpisode 42 - Late Season Pest Management and Early Harvest Decisions
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. Topics discussed were late season insect, weeds, fertility issues along with the maturity differences observed in non-irrigated and irrigated.
2023-09-181h 01All About the PodEpisode 41 -- Beginning of HarvestIn this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney and Dr. Wes Porter. Topics discussed were insect, late season water needs, and Maturity.
2023-09-1027 minAll About the PodEpisode 40 Problems After The Storm
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney and Dr. Albert Culbreath. Topics discussed were insect and disease issues after the hurricane. I also talked about the non-irrigated crop and the importance of determining when or if they need to be dug in order to minimize potential yield loss.
2023-09-0150 minAll About the PodEpisode 39 -- Late August Irrigation Recommendations, Fertility Issues, Maturity Determination, and Insect/Weed/Disease ManagementIn this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Tim Brenneman, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Wes Porter. We discussed quite a few topics (Irrigation, Fertility, Maturity Determination, and Insect/Weed/Disease Management) for growers to think about in late August.
2023-08-2554 minAll About the PodEpisode 38 --- Insect situation in Late AugustIn this week's episode we have Dr. Scott Monfort with Dr. Mark Abney and Dr. Phillip Roberts discussing the insect situation in both Peanut and Cotton.
2023-08-1829 minAll About the PodEpisode 37 - Insect Management and Discussing Deer Issues with the GA Department of Natural ResourcesIn this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort and Dr. Mark Abney discuss the current insect issues in Peanut and then I talk with Dr. Camp Hand, Dr. Glen Harris, and Brian Vickery (Region Supervisor - R5 Game Management for GA DNR) about the deer issues we are having in peanut and cotton.
2023-08-111h 07All About the PodEpisode 36 Update on the Peanut Crop Moving into AugustIn this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Mark Abney discuss the current growing conditions and pest issues in the peanut crop as we head into August.
2023-08-041h 03All About the PodEpisode 21 - New Seed Treatments and Cooler Temperatures!In this week's episode, Macie talks with Dr. Tim Brenneman and Dr. Scott Monfort about the new seed coats growers will see this year and the cooler temperatures that may impact planting.
2023-04-1938 minAll About the PodEpisode 18 - Preplant Burndown and Cold Germination IssuesIn this week's episode, Macie talks with Dr. Eric Proskto and Dr. Scott Monfort about pre-plant burndown and cold germination issues that shellers are seeing. Many blessings over this planting season to all of our growers!
2023-03-1343 min
All About the PodEpisode 14 - Get to Know Your Extension Peanut AgronomistIn this week's episode, Macie talks with Dr. Scott Monfort about the why in his UGA position. In addition, they go over what he will cover at upcoming grower meetings—looking forward to interviewing each specialist so that you can learn from them on a more personal level!
2023-01-1631 minAll About the PodEpisode 12 - Are We Good Steward's Of Our Land?In this week's episode, Macie talks with Dr. Scott Monfort, Chad Abbott, and Nick Shay about their weed science Ph.D. projects and how we can all do better at improving the system.
2022-12-2352 minAll About the PodEpisode 11 - Graduate Student Projects - Meet Some (more) Grad Students!In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talks with Savannah Warren and Macie Wheeler about what it takes to be a graduate student and their projects.
2022-12-0939 minAll About the PodEpisode 5 - October Frost + Grade and Yield DeclineIn this week's episode, Macie talks with Dr. Scott Monfort, Dr. Mark Abney, and Dr. Bob Kemerait about the factors that cause grade and yield declines.
2022-10-2134 minAll About the PodEpisode 3 - What's Next for Dryland FieldsIn today's episode, Macie sits down with Dr. Scott Monfort for the second time this week to get an update on what he is seeing in the counties concerning dryland fields.
2022-09-3009 minAll About the PodEpisode 2 - Harvest Season Update with Dr. Scott MonfortIn this episode, Macie talks with UGA Extension Specialist Dr. Scott Monfort for a harvest season update.
2022-09-2807 min