Tyron Spearman looks at some of the issues concerning U.S. peanut exports.
Peanut Referendum Announced
This week the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing a referendum for eligible peanuts producers to determine whether they favor continuance of the Peanut Promotion, Research and Information Order (Order), which authorizes the National Peanut Board. Tyron Spearman has more details.
NPB to Meet in Georgia
The National Peanut Board (NPB) has announced their quarterly meeting will be held in Albany, Ga., April 3 and 4 as part of its regular practice to meet with peanut producers in a different growing region each year. Tyron Spearman has the details. The National Peanut Board will hold its quarterly meeting in Albany, Ga., April 3 and 4 as …
Peanut Market Update
Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut market update.
USDA Announces Voting Period for Continuance Referendum for National Peanut Research and Promotion Program
For the first time, eligible peanut producers can opt to vote electronically or by paper ballot. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a notice in the Federal Register announcing a referendum among eligible producers of peanuts to determine whether they favor continuance of the Peanut Promotion, Research and Information Order (Order), which authorizes the National Peanut Board. The …
Positive Peanut Export Numbers
The latest numbers indicate 2018 was a good year for U.S. peanut exports. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Peanut Market Growth and Demand Have Slowed
When it comes the usage of peanuts, Tyron Spearman reports the good news is peanut and peanut butter consumers are enjoying a super product at record levels. But the bad news is that the continuous market growth and demand have slowed.
Lower Peanut Stocks
USDA’s Peanut Stocks and Processing Report was released this week for the month of January, and according to Tyron Spearman, stocks in commercial storage as of January 31st were down compared to one year ago.
FMC Excited about Product for Peanut Growers
Heading into the 2019 crop year, many growers are looking to cut costs. And according to FMC East Regional Tech-Service Manager, Bruce Stripling, that includes peanut growers. He talked with AgNet Media’s Josh McGill about Lucento™ fungicide, a product from FMC that protects against damaging diseases in peanuts, corn, soybeans, sugar beets and wheat.
NPB Approves Peanut Research Projects
During the recent quarterly board meeting of the National Peanut Board (NPB), funding for FY-20 state production research projects were approved. Tyron Spearman has the story.