Let’s talk about nutrition. The peanut is a plant-based protein. Like peanuts, which is said to be healthier than the typical animal protein found in fast food. Tyron Spearman fills us in about a report from The Peanut Institute.
Peanut Butter and Peanuts Purchased for Nutrition Program
USDA Stocks and Processing Report revealed the government has purchased peanut butter and peanuts for the Nutrition Program. Tyron Spearman reports how this purchase will be utilized with the School Lunch Program or nutrition programs for prisons and other areas.
Still Waiting to Contract Peanuts
With peanut planting expected to wrap up soon, there are still many farmers waiting to contract their crop. Tyron Spearman has the story.
Estimating How Many Peanuts are Needed Worldwide
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) recently put together their estimate as to how many peanuts will be needed worldwide. Tyron Spearman has more details.
New Podcast about Baseball and Peanuts
The National Peanut Board (NPB) recently put together a podcast talking about the history of peanuts and baseball. Tyron Spearman has more information about how the tradition of having peanuts at the ballpark all began. Learn more about peanuts and baseball on the NPB podcast.
Peanut Industry Collecting Data To Sell More Peanuts
The peanut industry is working on collecting data from all of their farmers so they can sell more peanuts. Peanut growers are now able to access the Sustainable U. S. Peanut Initiative. It’s a platform and program available on your computer. The program, run by the American Peanut Council, will use this data, voluntarily supplied by peanut growers, who want …
Crop Planting Report has Peanuts, Corn Down and Other Crops Up for this Year
USDA Agricultural Statistics Service released their annual Crop Planting Report. Tyron Spearman reports the outcome for peanuts, cotton, corn, soybeans, and wheat.
Two Events Designed to Promote Peanuts
There are two events here in the Southeast. One took place this week, while the other is taking place next week. Both are designed to promote peanuts during National Peanut Month. Tyron Spearman has more information.
More Peanuts on Hand Compared to Last Year
USDA’s latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report is showing as of January,stocks in commercial storage are up 19.8% compared to this time last year. Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers.
No Rotations for Some Georgia Peanuts? It Could Happen to Avoid Paying High Fertilizer Costs
By Clint Thompson Crop rotations are essential for peanut production in Georgia. Peanuts need to be rotated every year to avoid the buildup of nematodes and disease pressure. But that may not matter to some growers this year, who may not rotate their crop to avoid paying high fertilizer costs. Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia Extension plant pathologist, has concerns …