Market Matters: Producers must rethink average yield in the new era

摘要

For decades, the only peanut vari-ety was Florunner. Other peanut varieties were developed; then, the crop was struck with tomato spotted wilt virus. The one variety that could withstand the pressure was Georgia Green, and it became the predominant variety for many years. Now, many new varieties are available, and no problems have arisen that only one variety can cure. These top-yielding varieties, plus technology changes and increased management skills are some of the reasons industry insiders think production is reaching new heights.