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All About the Pod

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.

Recent Episodes

All About The Pod, Episode 31, S4 - Current Weather and Harvest, Cover Crops, Pest Situation, and a Safety Reminder

All About The Pod, Episode 31, S4 - Current Weather and Harvest, Cover Crops, Pest Situation, and a Safety Reminder

October 2, 2026 51:53

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the current weather and harvest, cover crops, pest situation, and a safety reminder with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Taylor Singleton, and Dr. Bob Kemerait. 

Please contact your county agent with any questions or comments.

All About The Pod, Episode 30, S4 - Disease Issues and Harvest

All About The Pod, Episode 30, S4 - Disease Issues and Harvest

September 25, 2026 54:43

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort continued to discuss the late leaf spot situation, maturity, Insects, weeds, and Harvest with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Bob Kemerat. 

Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

Episode 29, Season 4_Figuring Out maturity, Increase in Late Leafspot Issues, and Harvest Gearing Up

Episode 29, Season 4_Figuring Out maturity, Increase in Late Leafspot Issues, and Harvest Gearing Up

September 18, 2026 49:48

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed several important items, such as Variety maturity recommendations/updates, weather, disease and insects, with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Dr. Wes Porter. 

Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

Episode 28, S4_Late Season Considerations and Early Harvest

Episode 28, S4_Late Season Considerations and Early Harvest

September 10, 2026 53:36

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort continued the discussion on the current crop situation, early harvest and Maturity Observations, and other pest-related topics with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Lauren Lazaro, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Dr. Wes Porter. 

Please contact your county agent with any questions or comments.

All About The Pod Episode 27 S4 - Rains Are Still Needed, Disease Risk Continues To Increase, And Harvest Begins.

All About The Pod Episode 27 S4 - Rains Are Still Needed, Disease Risk Continues To Increase, And Harvest Begins.

September 6, 2026 53:45

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed several important items like maturity recommendations, weather, disease and insects with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Lauren Lazaro, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Dr. Wes Porter. 

Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

All About the Pod Episode 26, S4 - Important Items To Consider As Harvest Gets Closer

All About the Pod Episode 26, S4 - Important Items To Consider As Harvest Gets Closer

August 28, 2026 54:18

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed several important items like maturity recommendations, weather, disease and insects with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Dr. Wes Porter. 

Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

All About The Pod Episode 25, S4 - Crop Conditions and Pest Management in Mid-August

All About The Pod Episode 25, S4 - Crop Conditions and Pest Management in Mid-August

August 21, 2026 54:19

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed current crop, weather, and pest management recommendations with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Lauren Lazaro and Dr. Wes Porter. 

Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

All About The Pod, Episode 24, S4 - UGA Peanut Team Needs Your Help

All About The Pod, Episode 24, S4 - UGA Peanut Team Needs Your Help

August 18, 2026 13:08

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed in more detail why the UGA Peanut Team Applied Research and Extension Endowment was established and how people can invest in the UGA Peanut Team to advance its research and extension capabilities.   Scott talked with Joy Crosby and Ashlyn Thompson (Southeastern Peanut Farmer magazine) about how the teams efforts extend beyond growers to the entire peanut industry—including manufacturers, shellers, buying points, chemical companies, and other industry partners—and encourages individuals and companies to invest in the endowment to help ensure the UGA Peanut Team can continue providing unbiased research, practical recommendations, and innovative solutions for the future of Georgia peanut production.

 

All About The Pod, Episode 23, S4-  Peanut Achievement Club - Grower Discussion

All About The Pod, Episode 23, S4- Peanut Achievement Club - Grower Discussion

August 18, 2026 49:03

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed current crop and weather conditions and production practices with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Lauren Lazaro, Dr. Doug Amaral along with Growers, Industry Sponsors, and agents at the Georgia Peanut Achievement Club. 

Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

Episode 22, Season 4 -- Majority of Peanut fields are in Peak Bloom: Water Needs and Pest Management

Episode 22, Season 4 -- Majority of Peanut fields are in Peak Bloom: Water Needs and Pest Management

August 10, 2026 1:00:07

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed current crop and weather, late season weeds and increasing risk for disease and insects with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Hunt Sanders (Ben Hill County Agent). 

Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.