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.
Worries about a Possible Peanut Butter Shortage
There are questions as to whether there is actually a peanut butter shortage right now. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest information to see if that is actually true.
Peanut Crop Update
Recent rains have really benefited peanut crops across the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has a look at the latest USDA crop conditions report.
Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day Moved to August 2
The Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day was originally scheduled to be held this Thursday, but late last week it was announced the event had been rescheduled for August 2. Tyron Spearman explains why. The 2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day will now be held August 2nd starting at 8:00am Eastern time and running until 11:30am.
Southern Peanut Growers Conference Starts Thursday
The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation wants to remind growers that the annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference will be held July 21-23 at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. Tyron Spearman reports the three-day event is for peanut farmers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi.