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Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Updated with video; Peanut planting season is just around the corner with spring beginning to creep into the forecast.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Updated with video; The University of Georgia held their annual Peanut Farm show Thursday morning in Tifton.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Farmers showed up to the Lee County Magistrate Court this afternoon to hear the case of JJB  Farms vs. Douglas Wingate but didn't get to witness the case they were looking for.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Updated with video; The Georgia Peanut Commission celebrated it's 50th anniversary, Tuesday, unveiling their brand new headquarters.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  Updated with video; Changing weather is affecting local farms

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Updated with video;  One thing we do with peanuts is to prescribe a fungicide program, Peanut RX, where you look at the risk factors. The point is to reduce the amount of fungicide you use. The typical spray program was about seven sprays a year and I have reduced that down to four to five, depending on the season. You can see the savings in both time, money, and I assume it is better for the environment if you don’t have to use the fungicides.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  You may have to fork over more cash next time you buy your favorite brand of peanut butter-- all because Mother Nature wasn't that kind to us last year.

Friday, January 21, 2011  The 36th Annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show was at the Albany Civic Center again this year showcasing the latest and greatest in the industry.

Friday, March 20, 2009  Peanut farmers across Georgia received great news Thursday as the Georgia Peanut Commission gave $1 million dollars in peanut research funding.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009  A new crop season is upon peanut farmers in southwest Georgia, however many aren't sure what to plan for, since demand has gone down.

Thursday, January 15, 2009  The Albany Civic Center hosted the 33rd annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show on Thursday.