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 1 minute read Anthem says its ready to sit down with other parties help to lower health care costs in Virginia Gene Marrano December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read Roanoke honors 2025 citizen of the year Web Staff December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read AARP Virginia warns of rising airline scams during holiday travel Web Staff December 16, 2025 0