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Checking with some of the broker friends in the peanut industry, what’s happening right now in the peanut market? According to most, the market continues to be extremely quiet on all fronts. The seemingly slowdown in demand seems to be affecting all parts of the world, which is, to be honest, doesn’t make any sense whatsoever. One broker said peanuts are one of the …
 In March, during National Peanut Month, you can join the celebration featuring one of America’s favorite snack foods. This little legume is a powerhouse of flavor, they say, and with versatility. Humans have been consuming the peanuts since 1400 BC, a long time. Also known as ground nuts, the peanut grows underground and belongs to the leguminae family, which includes peas and beans. …
In March, during National Peanut Month, you can join the celebration featuring one of America’s favorite snack foods. This little legume is a powerhouse of flavor, they say, and with versatility. Humans have been consuming the peanuts since 1400 BC, a long time. Also known as ground nuts, the peanut grows underground and belongs to the leguminae family, which includes peas and beans. …
USDA has issued new numbers on peanut stocks. They say the stocks of peanuts because of the big crop last year are higher, but lower usage is being reported. They said the U.S. peanut export forecast has been reduced to a billion pounds. Now all the way down to 1.3 billion pounds total, the U.S. has exported fewer peanuts, down 17%, for …
USDA has updated their figures on the peanut crop for this coming year and some predictions that lower usage is happening abroad and at home. On the real facts they said the peanut planted area is estimated at 1.953 thousand acres. That’s up eight percent last year. The area harvested was 1,906,000 acres and that is up 9.4 percent. Total production was 3,589,925 farmer …
The peanut industry is reporting a nationwide recall this week on some small peanut butter products. It came from Ventura Foods in California, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The recall comes from being initiated due to blue pieces in a filter that could be found in 22,000 single-serve products that they send across America. It’s affected about 40 states, and they said …
The National Peanut Buying Point Association held their annual meeting recently in Louisville, Kentucky. They were discussing not only peanut grading but also how to sell more peanuts during the coming year. There’s about 350 peanut buying points across America. They bring the peanuts from the farm and bring them to the buying points for measuring and for weighing and also grading to get …
U.S. Peanut Stocks Report Shows Surplus and Declining Demand The latest U.S. peanut stocks and processing report brings concerning news for peanut farmers heading into the new marketing year. Rising inventories and declining consumer demand are creating pressure on peanut prices and limiting contract opportunities for growers. According to the report from the United States Department of Agriculture, total peanut …
Peanut Grower Meetings Set for Georgia and Florida; Taylor Arnold Named Georgia Peanut Commission Executive Director Peanut growers across Georgia and Florida are reminded of several important meetings scheduled for late February, along with leadership news from the Georgia Peanut Commission. Upcoming Peanut Industry Meetings The Crop Peanut Seed Short Course will take place February 24 at the University of …
The Peanut Institute Highlights Nutrition and Health Benefits of Peanuts The Peanut Institute, funded by the peanut industry, continues to promote research and education focused on improving the nutritional understanding of peanuts and peanut butter. As consumers search for convenient, healthy food ingredients and snack options, peanuts remain one of the most popular and nutrient-dense choices available. According to The …
