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 AEW Collision returns to Berglund Center tomorrow night Web Staff July 10, 2026 Roanoke Valley enters Step One voluntary water conservation as drought drains reservoirs Ian Price July 9, 2026 LewisGale debuts new sim center for training Gene Marrano July 8, 2026