Source: Paul Hollis, SOUTHEAST FARM PRESS, 8/6/14

Many peanut growers in the Southeast saw early season conditions this year that mirrored those seen in 2013—a cool, wet spring and heavy thrips pressure.

It was reported at this year’s U.S.A. Peanut Congress that while the peanut crop finally got off to a good start in 2014 after early weather delays, thrips pressure was greater than normal and damage was reported in many locations.