New Study Examines Export Programs
A new study looks at how well a couple of export programs are working. Tyron Spearman has the details. New Study Examines Export Programs Sponsored ContentGrowing Matters: Protect Bees, Environment...
View ArticlePeanut Butter Safety Alert Issued
By Steve Garfield/Flickr image J.M. Smucker Company recently recalled some of its Jif peanut butter products due to concerns of links to a salmonella outbreak across 12 states. Tyron Spearman reports...
View ArticlePeanut Export Market Update
Composition of peanuts serving to make oil, peanut butter. Great for healthy and dietary nutrition.By HQuality/Shutterstock While U.S. peanut exports are down compared to this time last year, they...
View ArticlePeanut Market Update
Peanut Containers on the DockCourtesy Peanut Grower The U.S. peanut market is still very quiet. Tyron Spearman looks at what numbers there are to talk about and what those in the market are looking at...
View ArticlePeanut Planting Continues Across the Southeast
Much needed rains are finally being seen in some of the peanut growing areas. Tyron Spearman reports dry conditions have had an effect on planting up to this point. Peanut Planting Continues Across...
View ArticleInvesting in Peanut Research
Shutterstock Images Much work has been done over the years in peanut research. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, those efforts continue in order to fight issues that peanut growers are...
View ArticlePromoting Sustainability in the Peanut Industry
Efforts are underway to promote sustainability in the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman looks at some of the ways that one company is already doing it. Promoting Sustainability in the Peanut Industry...
View ArticlePeanut Crop Update
Image credit: South Georgia Farming As of this past week, the peanut crop was 80% planted and for the first time this year, USDA is releasing weekly crop condition reports. Tyron Spearman runs through...
View ArticleQuiet Peanut Market
warehouse with large stock of peanut bagsBy jrstudiorp/Shutterstock With peanut planting getting closer to completion, the market for the 2022 crop continues to be very quiet. Tyron Spearman looks at...
View ArticleStill Waiting to Contract Peanuts
Peanuts in a jute sack bag, and a peanut farm.By Ahmet Cigsar/Shutterstock With peanut planting expected to wrap up soon, there are still many farmers waiting to contract their crop. Tyron Spearman...
View ArticlePeanut Crop Conditions are Favorable
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their weekly Crop Conditions report on Monday, and the latest numbers indicate conditions of this year’s peanut crop are mostly favorable. Tyron...
View ArticleU.S. Peanut Federation Discusses Trade with Lawmakers
This week the U.S. Peanut Federation (USPF), which serves as a unified voice in Washington, D.C. for all sectors of the peanut industry, took part in a sub-committee hearing to discuss trade issues....
View ArticleNational Peanut Board Announces New Budget
The National Peanut Board (NPB) recently announced their budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Tyron Spearman has all the details. National Peanut Board Announces New Budget Sponsored ContentGrowing...
View ArticlePeanut Company Announces New Investment
Birdsong Peanuts has announced they will invest $25.1 million into its peanut shelling facility in Suffolk, Virginia. Tyron Spearman reports they will also make investments in other plants across the...
View ArticleUSA Peanut Congress Meets This Week
Many in the peanut industry are in South Carolina this week for meetings of the USA Peanut Congress. Tyron Spearman is one of those, and he has more information about this annual event. USA Peanut...
View ArticlePeanut Farmer Speaks at Senate Special Hearing
The U.S. Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management and Trade held a hearing last week titled “Agricultural Trade: Priorities and Issues Facing America’s Farmers.” Representing...
View ArticlePeanut Exports Are Down
Image by Valentin Schönpos from Pixabay The latest report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicates U.S. peanut exports are down. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest numbers. Peanut Exports...
View ArticleHi-lights from USA Peanut Congress
The 26th Annual USA Peanut Congress took place this week, as joint meetings of the American Peanut Council and the American Peanut Shellers Association took place. Tyron Spearman was there and has...
View ArticleDry, Hot Conditions Expected for the Southeast Peanut Crop
During last week’s USA Peanut Congress, attendees learned that dry and hot conditions are expected over the next month for the Southeast peanut crop. Tyron Spearman has the story. Dry, Hot Conditions...
View ArticleRedding Talks New Farm Bill
Redding One of the speakers at last week’s USA Peanut Congress was Bob Redding, executive director of the U.S. Peanut Federation. He told attendees that 151 members of Congress have never voted on a...
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