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Total Shipments of U.S. Peanuts are Down
Latest numbers show the shipments of U.S. peanuts, for an 8-month stretch, are down from the previous year. Tyron Spearman has more details. Total Shipments of U.S. Peanuts are Down Sponsored...
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Big Events Coming Up for Southeast Peanut Producers
There are a couple of big events coming up over the next few weeks that peanut producers and others across the Southeast may be interested in attending. Tyron Spearman has more details. Big Events...
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Peanut Growers Urged to Submit Comments to FDA
Image by Hans Braxmeier from Pixabay The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a proposed rule to update the definition of the “healthy” claim on food packaging to help improve...
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Discussing Tariff Trade Barriers for U.S. Peanuts
The issue of trade tariffs on U.S. peanuts with the European Union is still a major topic of discussion. Tyron Spearman explains what those in the industry are continuing to work on. Discussing Tariff...
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AL-FL Peanut Trade Show Coming February 22nd
The annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show will be held February 22, 2023 in Dothan, Alabama. Tyron Spearman has a preview of what to expect from this year’s show. AL-FL Peanut Trade Show Coming...
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Possible Decline in Cotton Acreage This Year
According to ag economists, we could see fewer cotton acres this year, and thus less production. Tyron Spearman has more details about what this could mean for prices. Possible Decline in Cotton...
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Nutrition Funding Includes Peanut Industry
A new grant is helping to fund nutrition and feeding programs, which does includes the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman has more details. Nutrition Funding Includes Peanut Industry Sponsored...
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Peanut Institute Offers Fun Facts
We’ve heard before that when it comes to eating peanuts, peanut butter, and peanut products, the research is clear: peanuts improve your health. Tyron Spearman has more fun facts like that provided by...
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Crop Insurance Reminder
USDA’s Risk Management Agency has a reminder about a crop insurance deadline coming up in 3 weeks. Tyron Spearman has more details. Crop Insurance Reminder Sponsored ContentGrowing Matters: Protect...
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Organizations Trying to Protect the Federal Crop Insurance Program
Flooded peanut field in Pee Dee region of South CarolinaImage Credit: Clemson Various organizations, including those in the peanut industry, are working together to protect the Federal Crop Insurance...
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Peanut Market Update
Nothing is happening with the peanut market right now. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, one broker called it very dull. Peanut Market Update Sponsored ContentGrowing Matters: Protect Bees,...
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Lower Peanut Stocks
Image by nburgher from Pixabay The latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report indicates stocks of the crop are dwindling. And as Tyron Spearman reports, consumption of both peanut candy and snacks are...
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New Survey Notes Lower Cotton Acreage in 2023
Image by Loren King from Pixabay U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 11.4 million cotton acres this spring, down 17.0 percent from 2022. That’s according to the National Cotton Council’s 42nd Annual...
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Discussing Safety Nets during Farm Bill Hearings
Hearings concerning a new Farm Bill have been underway, and according to a story from Tyron Spearman, recent discussions have centered around the importance of strong safety nets for farmers....
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Funding May be Tight for a New Farm Bill
As efforts to put together a new Farm Bill continue, some are saying funding for the new bill may be tight this time around. Tyron Spearman has more details. Funding May be Tight for a New Farm Bill...
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Tracking Peanut Exports
Warehouse with large stock of peanut bagsBy jrstudiorp/Shutterstock USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service tracks peanut exports by category. Tyron Spearman runs through some interesting numbers they...
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Discussing the 2023 Peanut Growing Season
Peanut field, Pelham, Mitchell County, GeorgiaMichael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0/via Wikipedia Commons image During a recent peanut seed short course, growers heard recommendations for the upcoming season....
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Transforming America’s Food System
The U.S. Department of Agriculture continues their efforts to transform the food system to benefit consumers, producers and rural communities. Tyron Spearman reports this is being done by providing...
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Peanut Market Update
Composition of peanuts serving to make oil, peanut butter. Great for healthy and dietary nutrition.By HQuality/Shutterstock In this week’s peanut market update, Tyron Spearman reports there are no new...
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2022 Peanut Crop Recap
A new report explains the decrease in 2022 U.S. peanut production, which was driven by both lower acres harvested and lower yields. Tyron Spearman runs through some of the numbers. 2022 Peanut Crop...
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