In driving around this area you may have noticed several fields of peanuts. No, this is not a new crop for our area as many old timers like Jim Farley or Bill Boswell can explain. Peanuts are an old crop that has returned with a new purpose. Growers are interested in peanuts for several reasons. One, the price is better than it has been for many years. It’s not great but it is better. Second, it is a great rotation crop to cotton. Peanuts are a deep rooted legume and the crop residue is a great soil builder. Third, both Golden and Birdsong Peanut Companies are renewing their interest in this peanut producing area. They have upgraded their facilities, improved their peanut handling for growers and will help growers get the crop to their facilities. So, peanuts are back and it sure feels good!
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