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New Study Shows Peanuts Could Significantly Improve Memory and Brain Health This may be one of the most important pieces of peanut-related news in years. A groundbreaking study from the Institute of Nutrition and Translational Research in the Netherlands has found that the regular consumption of unsalted skin-roasted peanuts can significantly improve brain vascular function and memory. The findings were …
USDA NASS Releases November 2025 Cotton Production Forecast for the Southeast The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) has released its November 1, 2025 Cotton Production Report, offering updated insight into production trends across the Southeast. The report highlights increases in national yield expectations but notable declines in cotton output for key southeastern states. USDA NASS statistician …
Georgia Peanut Commission Promotes Peanuts with New PB&J 5K Run in Perry, Georgia The Georgia Peanut Commission is known for finding creative ways to promote peanuts, and this weekend they’re rolling out one of their most engaging ideas yet — the PB&J 5K Run in Perry, Georgia. The event is a partnership among the Georgia Peanut Commission, Georgia Farm Bureau, …
American Peanut Council Strengthens Trade Ties with Mexico to Boost U.S. Exports The American Peanut Council (APC) has spent the past week in Mexico City, working alongside the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to deepen trade partnerships and strengthen relationships with key industry leaders. The goal of this mission was clear — to continue building mutually rewarding partnerships and expand …
Traders Anticipate Market Shifts Ahead of November USDA Crop Report After a two-month data gap, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to release its long-awaited crop report, which could bring significant movement to the grain markets. The last official supply and demand report was issued on September 12, leaving traders, exporters, and producers without updated figures during the …
National Peanut Board and American Peanut Council to Host Winter Conference in Washington, D.C. The National Peanut Board (NPB) — the farmer-funded checkoff program dedicated to promoting U.S. peanuts at home and abroad — has announced details for its upcoming Winter Conference, held December 9–11 in Washington, D.C. The event will be conducted in partnership with the American Peanut Council, …
Senate Passes USDA Funding and Farm Bill Extension in Measure to Reopen Government As part of efforts to reopen the federal government, the U.S. Senate has passed a funding measure that provides USDA appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and includes an extension of farm bill programs set to expire at the end of the year. The measure also extends federal …
Florida’s 14th Annual Peanut Butter Challenge Fights Hunger and Celebrates Local Farmers In Florida, peanut farmers are wrapping up their harvest, and the state is once again rallying around a beloved fall tradition — the 14th Annual Peanut Butter Challenge. This statewide campaign unites communities to fight hunger while spotlighting the strength and importance of Florida’s peanut industry. The challenge …
US Peanut Federation Urges Congress to Protect USMCA Trade Agreement The U.S. Peanut Federation (USPF), representing the interests of peanut shellers, buying points, and growers across key producing regions, is actively petitioning Congress to ensure the stability and continuation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). Maintaining robust trade relationships with Mexico and Canada under the USMCA framework is deemed critical …
The Roots of American Farming In the early days of American settlement, the first colonists arriving in Plymouth Colony faced unfamiliar soil, weather, and challenges unlike anything they had known in England. According to Mark Oppold in American Agriculture History Minute, these settlers initially relied on the seeds they brought from their homeland—planting barley and peas as their primary crops. …
