The National Peanut Board is preparing to start working on programs planned for 2024 peanut programs. Tyron Spearman has more details.
Lower Peanut Production Worldwide
According to the latest numbers, peanut production is down worldwide. Tyron Spearman has more details as to why this is happening and what it means for the industry.
Peanuts are Still Coming In
While it has slowed down, Tyron Spearman reports peanuts are still coming in to buying points across the Southeast.
National Peanut Board Pleased with Strategies
Strategies planned by the National Peanut Board for the previous couple of years have worked very well. Tyron Spearman has more details.
Short-Term Funding Bill Extends Farm Bill
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate did approve a short-term funding bill which not only funds the government until January 19th, but the legislation also includes a 1-year extension of Farm Bill programs at the same levels authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has more details.
Lower Peanut Production Estimates
Estimates for the 2023 peanut crop have been lowered. Tyron Spearman explains why USDA is now projecting a smaller crop than first thought.
Extension of Farm Bill Approved
Lawmakers in Washington D.C. have moved some things along this week, which includes extending the current Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has more details.
Peanut Butter Challenge in Florida
The annual peanut butter challenge will take place again this year in Florida. Tyron Spearman has more on that, along with other news of interest to those in the peanut industry.
Southeast Peanut Crop Over 90 Percent Harvested
The 2023 U.S. peanut crop is nearing the end of harvest, especially her in the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has a look at the latest numbers.
Peanut Count is Lower than Last Year at This Time
Peanuts are still coming in to buying points, but according to a story from Tyron Spearman, some wonder if there are really that many more yet to be harvested.