Registration is underway for the annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference, July 18-20, at the Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort in Panama City, Florida. Tyron Spearman has more details.
Working to Reduce Peanut Supplies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working in various ways to reduce the supply of U.S. peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Few Peanut Contracts Available
In peanut marketing news, Tyron Spearman reports there are very few contracts available right now for growers.
APC Working to Sell More Peanuts Abroad
The American Peanut Council (APC) continues efforts to sell more U.S. peanuts in other countries. Tyron Spearman has the story.
Peanut Market Update
Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut market update.
Georgia Peanut Commission Approves Research Funding
During their recent March board meeting, the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors approved research project funding for the 2019-20 research budget year. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Bartering Peanuts for Peanut Butter
USDA has announced they plan to conduct a barter of farmer stock peanuts acquired by Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) in exchange for commercial peanut butter. Tyron Spearman has the details.
More Peanut Acres in 2019
USDA’s 2019 Planting Intentions Report indicates more acres will be going to peanuts this year than what we saw in 2018. Tyron Spearman has the new peanut acreage numbers, along with an update from other crops.
Georgia Peanut Commission Increases Funding for Research Projects in 2019
Board approves $653,901 in research projects The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors has approved $653,901 in research project funding for the 2019-20 research budget year. This action was taken during the commission’s March board meeting. The research projects approved include 35 project proposals submitted from the University of Georgia, USDA Agricultural Research Service and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. …
Peanut Growers Urged to Use Certified Seed
Heading into the 2019 growing season, peanut growers are being urged to use certified seed. Tyron Spearman has the story.