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.

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Author

Scott Monfort

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Education

Podcast website

smonfort.podbean.com

Latest episode

Nov 6, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 25, Season 3 -- Management Comments for the Second Half of the Season 15.08.2025

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Tim Brenneman, Wes Porter, Bob Kemerait, Scott Tubbs, and Eric Prostko discussed the current crop situation and pest management concerns as of August 15. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 24, Season 3 -- Peanut & Cotton Update at Crop and Soil Sciences Meeting 10.08.2025

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Eric Prostko, Scott Tubbs, Wes Porter, Taylor Singleton, Nino Brown (Peanut Breeder), David Bertioli (Peanut Breeder), Leo Bastos (Integrative Precision Agriculture), Camp Hand (Cotton Agronomist), and Gary Hawkins (Water Resource Management) discussed the current crop situation, current peanut breeding efforts, several integrative precision ag projects, and the imp...

Episode 23, Season 3 -- Crop and Pest Update for August 1st 01.08.2025

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Tim Brenneman, Albert Culbreath, Eric Prostko, Scott Tubbs, and Clemen Oliveira (New Plant Pathologist for Peanut and Pecan) discussed the current crop situation along with some comments about pest management as of August 1st. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension ag...

Episode 22, Season 3 -- July 22nd Crop Conditions 22.07.2025

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Tim Brenneman, Albert Culbreath, and Eric Prostko discussed the current crop situation and pest management concerns as of July 22nd. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics fordiscussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 21, Season 3 -- National Peanut Update at APRES 2025 20.07.2025

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Tim Brenneman, and peanut specialists/faculty from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, and Texas. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the current crop situation in a majority of the peanut-producing states in the U...

Episode 20, Season 3 - Mid-Season Crop and Pest Management Update 11.07.2025

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Wes Porter, Albert Culbreath, Scott Tubbs, Kaelyn Morgan, and Eric Prostko discussed the current crop situation, pest management concerns, and what to expect in the next few weeks. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 19, Season 3 -- Crop Conditions, Pest Management, and Peanut Economics/Farm Bill 02.07.2025

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Tim Brenneman, Albert Culbreath, Scott Tubbs, Wes Porter, and Amanda Smith discussed the current crop situation, pest management concerns, and a few comments on the current economic situation/farm bill. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 18, Season 3 --- Late June Crop Conditions and Pest Management Comments 27.06.2025

In this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Bob Kemerait, and Eric Prostko discussed the current crop situation, and pest management options. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 17, Season 3 -- Episode 17 Season 3. All About The Pod -- Herbicide, Insecticide, Fungicide, Irrigation, and Fertility Comments 18.06.2025

In this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Wes Porter, Bob Kemerait, and Eric Prostko discussed the current crop situation, and pest management. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.

Episode 16, Season 3 -- Pesticide Mixing Combinations and Early Season Insects 13.06.2025

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: ⁠ Ep...

Episode 15, Season 3 --- Crop Conditions as of June 6th 06.06.2025

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 age...

Episode 14, Season 3 - Last Quarter of the Planting Season 30.05.2025

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.

Episode 13, Season 3 --- Current Crop Conditions Mid-May 23.05.2025

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 Ext...

Episode 12, Season 3 -- Update on Seed Quality, Pest Management, and Current Conditions 16.05.2025

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...

Episode 11, Season 3 ---- Seed Quality, Pest Management, and Weather 09.05.2025

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.

Episode 10, Season 3 -- Planting Issues Along with Disease and Insect Management 02.05.2025

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:...

Episode 9, Season 3 - Important Items to Consider - 1st Full Week of Planting Season 25.04.2025

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

Episode 8- Early Season Questions and Concerns 18.04.2025

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 agen...

Episode 7, Season 3 --- Planting Season is Getting Close 10.04.2025

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.

Episode 6, Season 3 --- Things to Consider When Deciding to Plant Early 07.04.2025

In this episode, Dr. Scott Tubbs talked peanuts with Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Albert Culbreath, and Tim Brenneman. The team discussed the current weather situation and things to consider when deciding to plant early. For more information, contact your local county agent.

Episode 5, Season 3 -- Impact of Early Season Decisions 28.03.2025

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Taylor Singleton, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Albert Culbreath, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Piper Monfort. The team discussed the potential effects of changing your standard production practices from crop rotations to pesticide applications. Other topics included knowing which preplant herbicide was applied and which crops can be plante...

Episode 4, Season 2 -- Discussion of Grower Meeting Survey Questions Asked at Production Meetings 07.03.2025

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney and Dr. Eric Prostko. The team discussed the results and feedback on survey questions asked during the Production Meetings. 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: Peanut Yields Since 1999 in Georgia | All About the P...

Episode 3, Season 3 --- Importance of Center Pivot Maintenance 07.03.2025

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Wes Porter and David Hall. The team discussed the importance of center pivot maintenance during the winter months. 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: Infield Inspection Checklist for Center Pivots | All About the Pod News

Episode 2B- A Live Discussion on the Peanut Marketing Issues at the National peanut Buying Points Conference 17.02.2025

In this episode, Don Koehler (Georgia Peanut Commission) discussed Sustainability Efforts with Allie Randell (American Peanut Council), the Future of Grading Facilities at Peanut Buying Points withClay Pirkle (Georgia Federal State Inspection Service), and AMERICAN PEANUT SHELLERS/PEANUT INSTITUTEPROJECTS with Chris Chammoun (American Peanut Shellers Association).

Episode 2, Season 3 - SE Peanut Specialists Conduct Live Podcast at The National Peanut Buying Points Conference 17.02.2025

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Kris Balkcom (Auburn University), and Dr. Barry Tillman (University of Florida) discussed the potential impacts of increased acres and shortened rotations pest issues, variety choices, yield, and quality. We thank the National Peanut Buying Points Association for the invitation to participate in the conference.

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