At his final field day as North Carolina State University’s peanut breeder, Tom Isleib announced the release of Bailey II, a high-oleic version of the highly popular Bailey variety that was released in 2008. Isleib will be relocating with his wife Sandy to her native Michigan in spring 2008. At the field day, Isleib was recognized for his contributions to the peanut industry.

Read the full Southeast FarmPress article by John Hart at http://www.southeastfarmpress.com/peanuts/retiring-peanut-breeder-unveils-high-oleic-version-popular-cultivar