During this week’s peanut pre-harvest meetings, the Farm Bill was discussed. Tyron Spearman reports about the various programs that will be set in the new bill.
National Peanut Board Completes 2023 Budget
The National Peanut Board recently completed their budget for the upcoming year. Tyron Spearman has more details.
Peanut Market Update
According to Tyron Spearman, the peanut market is still holding steady. He runs through the latest numbers in this week’s update.
Sending Peanut Butter to Kentucky
Efforts continue to send peanut butter to the flood ravaged areas of Kentucky. Tyron Spearman has more information about that, along with looking at how some in the peanut industry are waiting on information concerning the number of acres actually planted this year.
Peanut Pre-Harvest Meeting Being Held This Week
A Pre-Harvest Meeting for those in the peanut industry will be held this week in Albany, Georgia. Tyron Spearman reports this is a joint effort between the American Peanut Sheller’s Association and the National Peanut Buying Points Association.
Reviving Use of Peanuts for Diesel Fuel
Research efforts are underway once again to start using peanuts as a renewable source of diesel fuel. Tyron Spearman has the story.
More Numbers from USDA’s Peanut Stocks and Processing Report
The July Peanut Stocks and Processing Report was released last week by USDA. Tyron Spearman runs through more numbers from this report, which notes usage of peanuts for candy saw a good increase.
More Peanut Stocks Compared to Last Year
According to a new U.S. Department of Agriculture report, there are more peanuts in commercial storage right now than there were at this time last year. Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers.
Joint Peanut Meeting Being Held This Week
The American Peanut Sheller’s Association and National Buying Points Association will be meeting jointly to discuss a variety of issues. Tyron Spearman has a preview of this week’s meeting.
Peanut Farmer Awarded, Markets Holding Steady
During the annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference this past weekend, a peanut farmer was awarded. Tyron Spearman has that story along with a look at where peanut markets currently stand.