Scott Monfort

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.

Author

Scott Monfort

Category

Education

Podcast website

smonfort.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

All About The Pod_ Episode 18, Season 4 - Transitioning To Managing The Crop for Pests, Crop Growth, and Fertility. 02.07.2026

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the current crop conditions and major things to consider for pest management, crop growth, and fertility needs with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Dr. Wes Porter Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

All About The Pod - Episode 17, Season 4 - Working Around Wet Conditions To Remain Timely 25.06.2026

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the current crop conditions, things for growers to consider, and some of the issues growers are dealing with Dr. Eric Prosko, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Justin Hand (Tift County ANR Agent) and Tift County grower, Chris Goodman. Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

All About The Pod_Episode 16, Season 4 - Dealing with Changing Weather and How It Impacts Crop & Pest Management 18.06.2026

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the current crop and weather conditions for the next week with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

All About The Pod _ Episode 15, Season 4 Transitioning from Planting to Pest and Fertility Management. 12.06.2026

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the current crop conditions, early-season insects, diseases, and weed management with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Wes Porter, Jackson Porter, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Holly Anderson (Irwin County ANR Agent). Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

All About The Pod - Episode 14, Season 4 -Drying Out and Improvement of Crop Conditions 05.06.2026

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the current crop conditions, replant scenarios, and reminders for the next week with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Clemen Olivera, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

All About The Pod, Episode 13, Season 4 -- Rainy Conditions, Planting, and Pest Updates 30.05.2026

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the current planting conditions, peanut stand issues, and reminders for the next week with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Lauren Lazaro, Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Wade Parker (Regional Row Crop Agronomist).    Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

All About The Pod - Episode 12, Season 4 Planting Conditions, Stands, and Reminders 22.05.2026

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the current planting conditions, peanut stand issues, and reminders for the next week with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Dr. Scott Tubbs.  We also had two county agent updates this week from Macie Mosteller (Turner County) and Justin Odom (Seminole County). Please contact your county agent if you have questions...

All About The Pod Episode 11, Season 4 -- Weather Update, Planting Considerations for Thrips, Disease and other Pests 15.05.2026

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the weather forecast for the next week, potential germination issues related to last week's cool, wet weather, and planting considerations regarding Thrips, Disease, and other pests with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Lauren Lazaro, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Dr. Scott Tubbs.  Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

Episode 10, Season 4 --- Changes in Weather and How Its Impacting Planting 07.05.2026

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the current weather situation, current planted acres, tillage, and herbicide and insecticide comments with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Taylor Singleton, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Jacob Kalina (Brooks County ANR Agent). Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

All About The Pod, Episode 9, Season 4 -- Update on Planting Conditions, Weather, and Early Season Pests 01.05.2026

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the current planting conditions, weather, and early-season pests with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Eric Prosko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Cody Powell (Miller County ANR Agent). Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

All About The Pod - Episode 8, Season 4 24.04.2026

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort, along with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Wes Porter, discussed the wildfires in East Georgia, worsening drought conditions, depleted soil moisture profiles, herbicide activity, thrips and TSWV, variety choices as it relates to #seed/lb and costs per acre to plant. Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments. Pl...

All About The Pod Episode 7, Season 4 --- Do I Have Enough Moisture To Plant Or Should I Wait? 17.04.2026

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the current moisture issue and its impact on planting decisions with Dr. Taylor Singleton, Dr. Wes Porter, and Dr. Lauren Lazaro. Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

Episode 6. Season 4 -- Early Planting Recommendations Regarding Weather and Moisture 10.04.2026

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed early-season planting recommendations regarding weather and moisture with Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, and David Hall (Area Water Agent, Bleckley County). Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

Episode 5, Season 4 -- Preseason Discussions and Recommendations and Peanut Achievement Club 02.04.2026

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed current weather conditions, moisture needed at planting, fungicides at planting, GA Peanut Achievement Club, and other important items as we approach planting season with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Lauren Lazaro (new precision ag specialist), Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Dr. Eric Prostko. Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comm...

Episode 4, Season 4 -- Burndown comments and suggestions, current weather conditions, and things to consider as planting time approaches. 27.03.2026

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed burndown scenarios, current weather conditions, and considerations as planting time approaches with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Lauren Lazaro (new precision ag specialist), Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Dr. Eric Prostko. Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments. All About the Pod News ---Slides on Herbicide Control 1.) Roundup mixed with zinc a...

Episode 3, Season 4 -- Early season reminders/recommendations and introduction of new peanut team member 20.03.2026

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the new insecticide, tillage, burn down, in-furrow fungicide options, equipment calibration, and other early-season considerations with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Lauren Lazaro (new precision ag specialist), and Dr. Eric Prostko. Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

Episode 2, Season 4 -- Comments on Soil Moisture and Temperatures, Varieties, Fertility, Tillage, & Burn Down 13.03.2026

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the current soil moisture and temperatures, varieties, fertility, tillage, & burn down with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, and Dr. Eric Prostko. Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

Episode 1, Season 4 -- Early season planter maintenance and settings along with comments on weather effects on insects and diseases. 06.03.2026

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the importance of planter and equipment maintenance, along with comments on the impacts of cold weather on insects and diseases for this year, with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, and Dr. Eric Prostko. Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

Episode 40, Season 3 -- 2025 Peanut RX Multi-State Peanut Update 05.12.2025

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the importance of the annual Disease Risk Index Meeting with the multi-state peanut team. This year's participants in the podcast were: Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Albert Culbreath, Dr. Barry Tillman (UFL), Joseph (UFL Student), Dr. Brendan Zurweller and Ethan Tuberville (Miss State), Dr. Dan Anco (Clemson), Daniel Leonard, and Dr. David Langs...

Episode 39, Season 3 -- Late Season Update and Discussion of Varieties, Yields, Grades, and The EPA Approval of New Insecticide 21.11.2025

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, and Taylor Singleton provide a late-season update on the peanut crop, focusing on varieties, yields, and grades. The team also talked about the EPA approval of a new insecticide for peanuts. Please contact your agent if you have questions or need assistance.

Episode 38, Season 3 ---- Harvest After the Freeze. 14.11.2025

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Eric Prostko, Wes Porter, and Bob Kemerait discussed the current status of peanut harvest in relation to the freeze this past week. The team also talked about the impacts of the cold and dry weather on available moisture, disease/nematodes, and weeds. Call your local UGA extension agent if you have questions or need assistance.

Episode 37, season 3 - -- Freeze Warning & Digging, Insects, and Economics 04.11.2025

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, Eric Prostko, Amanda Smith, and Clemen Olivera discussed the current status of the crop along with discussing current questions related to insects and economics . Call your local UGA extension agent if you have questions or need assistance.

Episode 36, Season 3 -- Late October Crop Conditions - Digging, Disease, and Insects 29.10.2025

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Wes Porter, Eric Prostko, Bob Kemerait, and Clemen Olivera discussed the current status of the crop along with discussing current questions related to insect and disease . Call your local UGA extension agent if you have questions or need assistance.

Episode 35, Season 3 -- Crop update as of October 24 -- Insects, Disease, Yield and Grade 24.10.2025

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, Eric Prostko, Bob Kemerait, and Kaelyn Morgan discussed the current status of the crop along with discussing current questions related to insect and disease . Call your local UGA extension agent if you have questions or need assistance.

Episode 34, Season 3 --- Mid October Crop Conditions (Yields and Grades) across Georgia 17.10.2025

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, Eric Prostko, Bob Kemerait, Wes Porter, Bailey Abney, and Kaelyn Morgan discussed the changes in weather conditions this week along with the late planted crop as it relates to yields and grades. Call your local UGA extension agent if you have questions or need assistance.

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