Episodes

  • Planter Preparation and Maintenance with Dr. Simer Virk

    Planter Preparation and Maintenance with Dr. Simer Virk
    May 9 2022

    On this week's episode, the Georgia Peanuts Podcast interviews Dr. Simer Virk, University of Georgia - Precision Agriculture Specialist, about planter preparation and maintenance. We also discuss new technologies in precision agriculture.
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    18 mins
  • Insect and Pest Management with Dr. Mark Abney

    Insect and Pest Management with Dr. Mark Abney
    May 2 2022
    On this week's episode, the Georgia Peanuts Podcast interviews Dr. Mark Abney, University of Georgia - Peanut Entomologist, about insect and pest management. 
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    13 mins
  • Nematode and Disease Management with Dr. Bob Kemerait

    Nematode and Disease Management with Dr. Bob Kemerait
    Apr 25 2022

    On this week's episode, the Georgia Peanuts Podcast interviews Dr. Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia - Plant Pathologist, about nematode and disease management.
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    10 mins
  • Introducing the Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman, Joe Boddiford

    Introducing the Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman, Joe Boddiford
    Apr 18 2022

    On this week's episode, the Georgia Peanuts Podcast interviews the newly elected Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman, Joe Boddiford. We discuss his operation, goals as the GPC Chairman, and outlook on the 2022 peanut season. 
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    7 mins
  • Review of the 2021 Peanut Season and look ahead to the 2022 Peanut Season with Dr. Scott Monfort

    Review of the 2021 Peanut Season and look ahead to the 2022 Peanut Season with Dr. Scott Monfort
    Apr 11 2022

    On this week's episode, the Georgia Peanuts Podcast interviews Dr. Scott Monfort, University of Georgia - Peanut Agronomist, about the 2021 Peanut Season and discuss the upcoming 2022 Peanut Season. 
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    29 mins
  • Introduction of New Host and USPF Spring 2022 Washington Fly-In

    Introduction of New Host and USPF Spring 2022 Washington Fly-In
    Mar 28 2022

    On this week's episode, the Georgia Peanuts Podcast introduces new host - Justin Odom. Additionally, Madaline Hawkins with the Redding Firm in Washington, D.C. interviews participants of the US Peanut Federation Spring 2022 Washington Fly-In.
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    9 mins
  • EPA Update about Chlorpyrifos with Dr. Mark Abney

    EPA Update about Chlorpyrifos with Dr. Mark Abney
    Sep 6 2021

    In this week’s episode, we are joined again by Dr. Mark Abney who discusses the EPA’s newest action to revoke the use of Chlorpyrifos. Many farmers in Georgia use Chlorpyrifos on their crops to protect against insect pressure. Abney also provides inset management tips.
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    15 mins
  • Important Information from Wen Carter of AMVAC Chemical Corporation

    Important Information from Wen Carter of AMVAC Chemical Corporation
    Aug 23 2021

    On this week’s episode we are joined by Wen Carter, technical service manager for the Southern Region with AMVAC Chemical Corporation. Thimet is up for re-registration with the EPA and AMVAC is encouraging growers who use Thimet to submit support letters to EPA. More information can be obtained by emailing Wen directly at wenc@amvac.com. The letters need to be submitted to AMVAC by 8/31/21. Wen also discusses AMVAC’s SmartBox Plus technology that reduces worker exposure issues, improves farmer productivity, and increases application accuracy. More information about SmartBox can be found by clicking here.

    Wen Carter
    Technical Service Manager, Southern Region
    WenC@AMVAC.com
    EPA docket reference number: EPA-HQ-OPP-0055
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    10 mins