Peanut Acreage Could Skyrocket

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

With planting season fast approaching, South Georgia farmers have to decide if they'll plant corn, cotton, or peanuts.

At a farmer's meeting today in Lee County, most said they plan to plant some of all three, but peanuts are expected to get the majority of the acreage by far. With supply low and the prices high, this year's peanut crop could be a real economic boost for South Georgia.

Last year, Georgia farmers planted the fewest acres of peanuts since 1926. This year they estimate that acreage will increase 30 percent with farmers optimistic 2012 could be a good year.