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.
Peanut Consumption is Up
USDA’s latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report shows positive numbers for most all categories of consumption. Tyron Spearman has the new figures.
Peanut Stocks are Down
The latest report from USDA indicates peanut stocks are down. But as Tyron Spearman reports, not quite as far down as some had hoped they would be going into planting season.
Peanut Market Update
Peanut contracts have been basically steady as growers have started, or are ready to start putting seed in the ground. Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut market update.
U.S. Peanut Federation Uniting Industry for Legislative Issues
The U.S. Peanut Federation continues efforts to unify the peanut industry when it comes to legislative issues. Tyron Spearman has the story.
New Peanut Related Podcast and TV Commercial
Thanks to the various state peanut associations across the Southeast, there is a new peanut podcast, TV commercial, and efforts to collect peanut butter for donations. Tyron Spearman has more details.
Peanut Agronomist Encourages Producers to Not Rush Planting
The recent rains and cool weather has many producers wanting to get in the fields. But according to a story from Tyron Spearman, a Peanut Agronomist is encouraging producers not to rush planting.
Supporting Ag Carbon Markets
The Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021, introduced in the U.S. Senate last week, basically creates a certification program and provides information and technical assistance to ag producers and forestry owners wanting to voluntarily participate in carbon markets. Tyron Spearman has the details.
2020 Export Surge
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an increase in some U.S. agriculture exports in 2020. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Peanut Market Still Strong
Heading into planting of the 2021 crop, Tyron Spearman reports the peanut market is still strong.