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Georgia is the number one producer of peanuts in the United States, and Georgia peanut farmers provide more than 45 percent of the U.S. peanut crop each year. Georgia peanuts produce a farm gate value of well over $600 million.


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Peanuts at UGA UGA's peanuts site features news and information about scientists, production, publications, events, weather and related links.

UGA Peanut Entomology Insect management updates for the peanut industry.

Sustainable Agriculture at UGA Brings together information on sustainable agriculture including crop rotation, cover crops, and other resources.

Organic Peanut Program in Georgia Information regarding organic peanut production research in Georgia and its subsequent findings.

Peanut Information Network System The Peanut Information Network System (PINS) is a Web-based system to distribute information on peanut organizations, peanut related publications and training materials.

UGA Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics Learn more about the agricultural and applied economics department at the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

UGA Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Learn more about the crop and soil sciences department at the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Feed the Future Peanut and Mycotoxin Innovation Lab Information about USAID-funded research focused on improving peanut production in developing countries.

Commodity Teams at CAES Teams made up of research scientists and extension specialists work together to provide the latest technology and information for efficient, profitable production of some of Georgia's most valuable commodities.

External sites

Georgia Peanut Commission Website for commission, which conducts programs in the areas of peanut promotion, research and education.

National Peanut Board Site of the NPB, a farmer-funded national program, which includes information about new products, manufacturing, nutrition, as well as recipes, educational resources and a section dedicated to growers.

The Peanut Institute Non-profit organization that supports nutrition research and develops educational programs to encourage healthful lifestyles that include peanuts and peanut products.


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  • Peanut Oil
    Peanut Oil A new study by experts in the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is seeking to increase the value of Georgia’s peanut crops for new markets while reducing losses caused by aflatoxin, a consistent threat to the No. 1 peanut-producing state in the United States. Published: 09/05/24
  • Groundnut Tour
    Groundnut Tour Malawi’s farmers are turning to peanuts – called groundnuts in Africa – as a new cash crop. Published: 05/01/24
  • Peanut Innovation Lab Grant
    Peanut Innovation Lab Grant USAID and UGA announced a five-year extension of their collaborative research and outreach work. Published: 04/13/23