The latest export numbers indicates good news for U.S. agricultural producers. Tyron Spearman has the details.
USDA Offers New Pandemic Cover Crop Program
The Department of Agriculture announced this week that agricultural producers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit if they planted cover crops this year. Tyron Spearman reports the new program is called the Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP). To learn more about PCCP click here.
Peanut Stocks Down from a Year Ago
New numbers indicate peanut stocks are down from this time a year ago. And as Tyron Spearman reports, lower stocks are partly due to higher demand.
Peanut Planting a Little Bit Behind Schedule
This week’s Crop Progress and Conditions Report from USDA notes peanut planting is running a bit behind the 5-year average. Tyron Spearman runs through the updated numbers.
Hot, Dry Conditions Slowing Peanut Planting
Due to the hot, dry conditions, some peanut planters are idle right now waiting on rain. Tyron Spearman has the story.
Peanut News From Around the Belt
In peanut news from around the belt, Tyron Spearman looks at peanut butter donations being made and has information about a new peanut processing facility.
When and Where to Apply Provysol Fungicide in Peanuts
The past couple of weeks we’ve talked about resistance issues in peanut fields, and how the new fungicide Provysol provides control of key diseases like leaf spot and rhizoctonia and provides suppression of white mold. But when should you apply it? That’s a question we asked BASF Technical Service Representative, Abraham Fulmer. Learn more about Provysol fungicide on the BASF website.
Demand for Peanuts Should Tighten Market
A new crop estimate by USDA indicates the demand for peanuts should tighten the market. Tyron Spearman has the details.
New Update for Peanut Forecast
USDA has updated a few peanut production numbers for this year through the supply and demand program. Tyron Spearman looks at the new figures.
World Peanut Market Update
With peanut planting underway across the belt here in the U.S., Tyron Spearman looks at what is happening with peanut markets in other areas of the world right now.