Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut market update.
Ready for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
Next week, the annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference will be held at the Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. The Conference is sponsored by the peanut grower associations in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and the Georgia Peanut Commission. Tyron Spearman has more details.
Hiring Peanut Inspectors
In preparation for this fall’s peanut harvest, Tyron Spearman reports efforts are underway to hire inspectors for this year’s crop.
Nutrition Research for Peanuts
During the recent USA Peanut Congress, one speaker unveiled the major nutrition research projects underway in 2019. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Peanut Industry Working to Meet Consumer Trend
During the recent USA Peanut Congress, one speaker explained to those in attendance what the industry needs to do to keep peanuts and peanut butter relevant. Tyron Spearman has the story.
Cotton and Peanut Crop Update
In our weekly update on the nation’s cotton and peanut crops, U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist Brad Rippey says nearly half of the nation’s cotton acreage is squaring. Rippey says over half of the nation’s peanut crop is pegging. In Alabama, 74 percent of the cotton is squaring, which compares to only 62 percent this time last year. Seventeen percent …
Reports on Southeast Peanut Crop
During the recent USA Peanut Congress, summary reports from the various state peanut specialists were given. As Tyron Spearman reports, they commented on acres, main varieties and key production issues.
ADAI Accepting Applications for Temporary Employment during 2019 Peanut Harvest
MONTGOMERY (ADAI) — The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) will be accepting applications and conducting interviews for temporary employment between the hours of 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on the dates and at the locations listed below. Applications are only accepted by applicants that attend one of the following interview sessions. August 9th: Andalusia Public Library – 212 …
Peanut Researchers Meeting This Week
The American Peanut Research and Educational Society 51th Annual Meeting is taking place this week in Auburn, AL. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Lower Peanut and Snack Candy Use
According to the latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report, the use of peanuts for snack candy has dropped. Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers. Background Image by Hans Braxmeier from Pixabay