Peanut Utilization is Up 8 Percent

Dan February 2, 2021 Peanuts

We told you yesterday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) had released their monthly Peanut Stocks and Processing Report. And according to Tyron Spearman, that report notes peanut utilization is up eight percent.

Peanut Utilization is Up 8 Percent

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