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.
Episodes

Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
In this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, and Eric Prostko discussed current stand issues, Calcium, pesticide mixing combination, and insect issues. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.Go to All About the Pod News for supplemental information referred to during the podcast at: Episode 16/Season 3 Pesticide Tank Mixes | All About the Pod News

Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
In this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Eric Prostko, Bob Kemerait, Wes Porter, Albert Culbreath, Tim Brenneman, and Taylor Singleton discussed the current conditions as of June 6th. Topics include stands, weed management, spray mixtures, and early-season insect and disease issues. If you would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Friday May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
In this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Eric Prostko, Bob Kemerait, Wes Porter, and Scott Tubbs discussed the current conditions as of May 30th. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
In this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Albert Culbreath, Bob Kemerait, and Scott Tubbs discussed the current conditions as of May 23rd. We also got Agent Updates from Seth McAllister (Terrell), Wade Parker (East Georgia), Justin Odom (Seminole), and Justin Hand (Tift). If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
In this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Albert Culbreath, Wes Porter, Bob Kemerait, and Eric Prostko discussed planting issues related to seed quality, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and the current conditions as of May 16th. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.Go to All About the Pod News for supplemental information referred to during the podcast (Dicamba Injury) at: Season 3, Episode 12 | All About the Pod News

Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
In this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Albert Culbreath, Scott Tubbs, Bob Kemerait, and Eric Prostko discussed planting issues related to seed quality, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and the potential weather pattern over the weekend. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
In this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Wes Porter, Scott Tubbs, Bob Kemerait, and Tim Brenneman discussed planting issues along with disease and insect management. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.Go to All About the Pod News for supplemental information referred to during the podcast at: Season 3, Episode 10 | All About the Pod News

Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Eric Prostko, Scott Tubbs, and Lowndes County Extension Agent Josh Dawson discuss issues growers face as they begin planting. For more information, please reach out to your local agent.Go to All About the Pod News for supplemental information referred to during the podcast at: Season 3, Episode 9: Preplant management discussion | All About the Pod News

Friday Apr 18, 2025
Friday Apr 18, 2025
In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort dives into the world of peanuts with experts Dr. Wes Porter, Jackson Porter (Engineer in Training), Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Dr. Nino Brown. The team discussed the current weather conditions affecting planting and addresses this week's questions and concerns. For any inquiries or comments, please reach out to your local county agent.

Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Wes Porter and Justin Odom (County Agent, Seminole County). The team continued the discussion on the current weather situation and things to consider when deciding to plant early. For more information, contact your local county agent.





