Skip to main content
All About the Pod

All About the Pod

By Scott Monfort

The University of Georgia Peanut Team presents All About the Pod, a reoccurring podcast for peanut producers, industry partners, and anyone interested in learning about science-backed peanut production. The goal of this podcast is to educate others about up-to-date problems our researchers see in the field. All About the Pod will feature extension specialists, research faculty, graduate students, extension agents, industry allies, and growers.
Currently playing episode

Episode 3 - What's Next for Dryland Fields

All About the PodSep 30, 2022

00:00
09:42
Episode 4, Season 2 --- Revisiting Chlorpyrifos, Gypsum Sources, and Weed Management

Episode 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.

Mar 22, 202401:04:52
Episode 2-3 Equipment, Fertility, Herbicide, and Seed Quality Discussion

Episode 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.

Mar 08, 202401:05:47
Episode 2-2 Preseason Check List for Planting

Episode 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.

Feb 16, 202446:48
Episode 1-2 -- Starting A New Better Year

Episode 1-2 -- Starting A New Better Year

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.

Feb 09, 202446:18
Episode 54 -- Economic Outlook

Episode 54 -- Economic Outlook

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.

Dec 08, 202301:04:10
Episode 53 -- TSWV meeting results and a review of 2023 in the southeast

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

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.

Dec 01, 202352:50
Episode 52 - Drought situation, EU and Glyphosate, and other information

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

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.

Nov 27, 202347:37
Episode 51 - New Varieties and the Breeding Process

Episode 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.

Nov 17, 202352:26
Episode 50 -- Insects and Aflatoxin Research and Is Georgia-06G Playing Out.

Episode 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.


Nov 07, 202301:08:35
Episode 49 - Impacts of the Frost/Freezing Temps

Episode 49 - Impacts of the Frost/Freezing Temps

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.

Nov 03, 202352:56
Episode 48 -- Frost Warning

Episode 48 -- Frost Warning

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.

Oct 27, 202322:37
Episode 47 - Deer and Hog Management from GADNR and USDA

Episode 47 - Deer and Hog Management from GADNR and USDA

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.

Oct 27, 202301:08:37
Episode 46 - Late season update and looking to 2024

Episode 46 - Late season update and looking to 2024

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.

Oct 20, 202301:10:34
Episode 45 - Peanut Grades

Episode 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

Oct 13, 202354:14
Episode 44 - Cool Weather/Maturity/Disease

Episode 44 - Cool Weather/Maturity/Disease

In 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.

Oct 06, 202357:47
Episode 43 -- Beginning of Harvest

Episode 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.

Sep 29, 202356:57
Episode 42 - Late Season Pest Management and Early Harvest Decisions

Episode 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.


Sep 18, 202301:01:03
Episode 41 -- Beginning of Harvest

Episode 41 -- Beginning of Harvest

In 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.

Sep 10, 202327:47
Episode 40 Problems After The Storm

Episode 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.

Sep 01, 202350:39
Episode 39 -- Late August Irrigation Recommendations, Fertility Issues, Maturity Determination, and Insect/Weed/Disease Management

Episode 39 -- Late August Irrigation Recommendations, Fertility Issues, Maturity Determination, and Insect/Weed/Disease Management

In 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.

Aug 25, 202354:41
Episode 38B -- Interview with Agents

Episode 38B -- Interview with Agents

In this week's episode, we are talking with Seth Mcalister (Terrell County Agent), John Bennett (Wilcox County Agent), Justin Hand (Tift County Agent), and James Jacobs (Pierce County Agent) about the current situation in their counties.

Aug 18, 202332:28
Episode 38 --- Insect situation in Late August

Episode 38 --- Insect situation in Late August

In 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.

Aug 18, 202329:52
Episode 37 - Insect Management and Discussing Deer Issues with the GA Department of Natural Resources

Episode 37 - Insect Management and Discussing Deer Issues with the GA Department of Natural Resources

In 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.

Aug 11, 202301:07:33
Episode 36 Update on the Peanut Crop Moving into August

Episode 36 Update on the Peanut Crop Moving into August

In 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.

Aug 04, 202301:03:14
Episode 35 current situation in Georgia and Florida and information presented at the SE Peanut Growers Conference

Episode 35 current situation in Georgia and Florida and information presented at the SE Peanut Growers Conference

In this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Simer Virk, Dr. Nino Brown, Dr. Barry Tillman, Dr. Ian Small, and Chris Cunninham. This week, the peanut team talks about the current situation in the Georgia and Florida in regard to crop growth and development, diseases, breeding efforts, precision ag technologies, and some of the information presented at the SE Peanut Growers Conference.


Jul 31, 202343:46
Episode 34 - Mid-July Update

Episode 34 - Mid-July Update

In this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Tim Brenneman, and Dr. Wes Porter. This week, the peanut team talks about the current situation in the counties in regard to diseases, TSWV, Insects, irrigation needs and deer damage.


Jul 21, 202345:55
Episode 33 APRES

Episode 33 APRES

In this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs and three Guests - Dr. David Jordan (NCSU), Dr. Dan Anco (Clemson University), and Kris Balkcom (Auburn University). This week the peanut team talks about the current situations in other peanut growing states While at the American Peanut Research and Education Society meeting next week in Savannah.


Jul 17, 202359:07
Episode 32

Episode 32

In this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Bill Tyson (Bulloch County Agent), Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. This week the peanut team talks about the current situations in the counties and discussions about Weed Escapes, Insects, Growth Regulator and the American Peanut Research and Education Society meeting next week in Savannah.


Jul 07, 202348:40
Episode 31 -- Catching Up and Update from Colquitt County

Episode 31 -- Catching Up and Update from Colquitt County

In this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Jeremy Kichler (Colquitt County Agent), Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Tim Brenneman, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. This week the peanut team talks about the current situations in the counties and discussions of things growers can do to catch up on pest management and fertility.

Jun 30, 202351:01
Episode 30

Episode 30

In this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. This week the peanut team talks about the continued wet weather and recommendations on how to approach the disease and weed situations.

Jun 26, 202338:37
Episode 29 -- Management Decisions in Wet Situations

Episode 29 -- Management Decisions in Wet Situations

In this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Wes Porter. This week the peanut team talks about the weather and how growers can approach managing fertility issues and pests during these wet periods.

Jun 20, 202342:46
Episode 28 - Transitioning from Planting to Growth and Development

Episode 28 - Transitioning from Planting to Growth and Development

In this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, and Dr. Simer Virk. Some of the topics discussed are late planting/replanting, earlier season water needs and irrigation, and application considerations for pesticides and gypsum.

Jun 11, 202335:14
Episode 27 -- Stand issues and Herbicide applications

Episode 27 -- Stand issues and Herbicide applications

In this week's episode, Dr. Monfort and Eric Prostko are on the rode visiting growers regarding stand issues and herbicide applications.

Jun 06, 202316:20
Episode 26 Early Season Crop Situation

Episode 26 Early Season Crop Situation

In this week's episode, Dr. Monfort, Glen Harris, Bob Kemerait, Eric Prostko, and Wes Porter talk about the first month of planting and what growers need to keep in mind as we move into June.

May 26, 202346:05
Episode 25 - Early May Crop Update for Peanut and Cotton

Episode 25 - Early May Crop Update for Peanut and Cotton

In this week's episode, the peanut and cotton team provide updates on the planting and early season concerns that growers need to consider.

May 22, 202340:22
Episode 24 - Planting Seed Quality

Episode 24 - Planting Seed Quality

In this week's episode, Macie and Dr. Monfort talk about the first 2 weeks of planting and the impact of seed handling on seed splitting and stand issues.

May 12, 202316:28
Episode 23 - Planting Season Check In!

Episode 23 - Planting Season Check In!

In this week's second episode, The Peanut Team gives a planting season update on what they are seeing in the field.

May 03, 202322:43
Episode 23 - Rural Georgia, Growing Stronger!

Episode 23 - Rural Georgia, Growing Stronger!

This week's episode is different than what we usually talk about but it is a conversation that is needed. Macie and Dr. Monfort talk to UGA Southwest District Area Health Agent, Jennifer Dunn, about her role in helping farmers and ranchers find the support they need to combat day-to-day stressors within this industry. This is not a light topic by any means but we hope that this episode helps you find the resources that you or a friend may need. Below are links to resources that we talked about throughout this episode.


Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: #988

UGA Extension County Offices Contact: https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices.html

Rural Georgia: Growing Stronger: https://extension.uga.edu/topic-areas/timely-topics/Rural.html

Georgia Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network: https://www.farmandranchstress.com/

Mental Health and the Impact on Farm Families: https://agrisafe.org/

Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention

 

Emergency Resources: https://extension.uga.edu/topic-areas/timely-topics/emergencies.html

Disaster Relief Resources: https://agr.georgia.gov/disaster-relief

Preparing and Emergency Food Supply, Short Term Food Storage: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/extension/preparing-an-emergency-food-supply-short-term-food-storage

Home Emergency Preparedness Checklist: https://secure.caes.uga.edu/extension/publications/files/pdf/B%201428-1_1.PDF


AgrileadHER: https://www.agrileadher.com/


“It’s easier to go to the beer store than ask for help”: Hopkins, N., Proctor, C., Muilenburg, J. L., & Kershaw, T. (2023). 'It’s easier to go to the beer store than ask for help’: A qualitative exploration of barriers to health care in rural farming communities. Journal of Rural Mental Health, 47(2), 104–113. https://doi.org/10.1037/rmh0000224


Jennifer Dunn, LMFT

            Rural Health Agent

            Jennifer.dunn@uga.edu

May 01, 202330:11
Episode 21 - New Seed Treatments and Cooler Temperatures!

Episode 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.

Apr 19, 202338:55
Episode 20 - Buckle Up! It's Almost Planting Time!

Episode 20 - Buckle Up! It's Almost Planting Time!

In this week's episode, Macie talks with Dr. Monfort, Dr. Kemerait, and Dr. Prostko about pre-plant considerations.

Apr 10, 202344:21
Episode 19 - Get To Know Your Extension Plant Pathologist!

Episode 19 - Get To Know Your Extension Plant Pathologist!

In this week's episode, get to know your extension plant pat, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and how he got to the position that he is in now!

Mar 27, 202324:20
Episode 18 - Preplant Burndown and Cold Germination Issues

Episode 18 - Preplant Burndown and Cold Germination Issues

In 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!

Mar 13, 202343:12
Episode 17 - Get to Know Your Extension Soil and Fertilizer Specialist

Episode 17 - Get to Know Your Extension Soil and Fertilizer Specialist

In this week's episode, you will get to know your extension soil and fertilizer specialist, Dr. Glen Harris.

Feb 27, 202325:56
Episode 16 - Get To Know Your Extension Peanut Entomologist!

Episode 16 - Get To Know Your Extension Peanut Entomologist!

In this week's episode, get to know your extension peanut entomologist, Dr. Mark Abney, and how he got to the position that he is in now!

Feb 13, 202336:50
Episode 15 - Get To Know Your Extension Weed Scientist

Episode 15 - Get To Know Your Extension Weed Scientist

In this week's episode, you will get to know your Extension Weed Scientist, Dr. Eric Prostko, and what he will be presenting at grower meetings this year.

Jan 30, 202341:40
Episode 14 - Get to Know Your Extension Peanut Agronomist

Episode 14 - Get to Know Your Extension Peanut Agronomist

In 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!

Jan 16, 202331:38
Episode 13 - See You At Production Meetings in 2023!

Episode 13 - See You At Production Meetings in 2023!

In this week's episode, the peanut team catches up and talks about what is coming for 2023. Happy Holidays!

Jan 02, 202301:00:56
Episode 12 - Are We Good Steward's Of Our Land?

Episode 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.

Dec 23, 202252:15
Episode 11 - Graduate Student Projects - Meet Some (more) Grad Students!

Episode 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.

Dec 09, 202239:58
Episode 10 - Variety Rundown

Episode 10 - Variety Rundown

In this week's episode, Macie talks with Dr. Brown, Dr. Holbrook, and Dr. Monfort about peanut variety performance and what is coming down the pipeline.

Dec 02, 202201:00:53