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February Farm Calendar: Key Peanut Industry Meetings Across the Southeast As farmers finalize plans for the upcoming growing season, February is shaping up to be a busy month for the peanut industry. Several important meetings, conferences, and educational events are scheduled across the Southeast, offering growers opportunities to stay informed, connect with industry partners, and prepare for the year ahead. …
Peanut Market Update: Lower Prices, Soft Demand, and Global Acreage Cuts The peanut market continues to face pressure as lower prices and shifting global dynamics shape the outlook for the coming year. According to Broker Reports, market participants looking ahead to next season are focused on the 26–27 estimate for how many peanuts may ultimately be planted. With prices currently …
UGA Ag Forecast: Cotton and Peanut Producers Face Continued Price Pressure The University of Georgia recently released its annual Ag Forecast, offering insights into what producers can expect in the coming year. According to UGA economists, the outlook for key Georgia commodities such as cotton and peanuts remains challenging, driven largely by low prices, high production costs, and ongoing market …
Farmer Calendar Highlights Major Meetings and Economic Outlook It’s a busy week on the farmer calendar, with several major agricultural meetings taking place across the Southeast, along with new economic forecasts that could impact the agricultural sector in the year ahead. Kicking off the week’s events, the Georgia Cotton Commission will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, January 28. The …
USDA Issues New Update on U.S. Peanut Production and Supply Outlook The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a new update on peanut production and supply across the country, showing a significant increase in output compared to the previous year. According to USDA, total peanut production for the most recent crop year is now estimated at 7.2 billion pounds, or …
National Peanut Board: Global Peanut Market Growth Hinges on Innovation and Allergy Education Today’s conversation with Ryan Lepizier, President and CEO of the National Peanut Board (NPB), highlights both the opportunity and responsibility facing the U.S. peanut industry. According to Lepizier, the global peanut market is projected to grow significantly, expanding from an estimated $92 billion today to $144 billion …
Georgia Peanut Farm Show Recognizes More Industry Leaders and Farmers The Georgia Peanut Farm Show, recently held at the Comfort Conference Center at the University of Georgia, continued its tradition of honoring leadership, service, and excellence within the peanut industry. In addition to the awards highlighted earlier, several more recognitions were presented during the luncheon program, celebrating individuals who have …
Georgia Peanut Farm Show Draws Over 1,000 Farmers, Honors Industry Leaders The Georgia Peanut Farm Show in Tifton proved to be a major success, drawing more than 1,000 farmers from across the peanut belt. Held at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center, the event showcased the strength and innovation of Georgia’s peanut industry while providing growers with valuable …
Disease prevention is key to ensuring a successful peanut crop, especially as growers across the Southeast face tighter rotations and ongoing weather uncertainty. To help farmers prepare for the upcoming season, we caught up with Jacob Smith, Technical Service Representative with BASF, to discuss what peanut growers should be considering when it comes to disease management. According to Smith, many …
Coming up this week, peanut producers and agricultural professionals from across the region are invited to attend the Georgia Peanut Farm Show, taking place this Thursday at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton. The annual event is a key stop on the agricultural calendar and offers farmers the chance to prepare for the upcoming peanut season. …
