GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — At this time of year, Pitt County farmers are deciding whether to start digging into their crops or wait. A method called peanut pod blasting helps farmers make that choice.
Mitch Smith said that peanut pod blasting is a vital aspect to determining when the time is right to harvest. Removing the outer layer of the shell of harvested peanuts reveals their maturity level.