Peanuts in the United States are grown for peanut butter, peanut candy, roasted peanuts,
peanut oil, and other peanut products. The southeastern coastal plains are the highest
producers of peanut in the US. Farm programs with the quota system made peanut
production an attractive enterprise. The elimination of the quota system has led to a shift in
acreage resulting in a 50% increase in total acreage in Florida since 2000. In 2017 and
2018 total peanut acreage was 195,000 acres while in 2019 Florida had 165,000 acres of …

This is a comprehensive guide on management and cultural practices for peanuts,
published by the Agronomy Department of the University of Florida. This document, first
published in February 2000, offers valuable insights into optimizing peanut production, and
covers essential topics such as varietal selection, disease resistance, soil moisture
requirements, and factors influencing tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) in peanut production.
With a focus on practical recommendations and expert advice, this work also serves as a …