Peanut butter in high demand as prices soar Timothy Martin December 1, 2011 1 minute read The peanut crop in Texas and Georgia took a hit this year and peanut butter prices are on the rise as a result. WFIR’s Timothy Martin says one local food bank is already feeling the effects. [audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Peanut-Butter-Rise-Wrap-2-WEB.mp3|titles=Peanut Butter Rise Wrap 2-WEB] Share: Post navigation Previous: Uranium motherlode 50 miles from Roanoke — and health concerns hereNext: Franchised urgent medical care comes to the valley Related Stories Virginia Tech study finds pet dogs outperform humans in spotted lanternfly searches Ian Price June 10, 2026 Baby Buri author brings her illustrated books to Roanoke Gene Marrano June 9, 2026 VA250 close to home – In Depth. Who was Andrew Lewis? Gene Marrano June 9, 2026