Key January Agriculture Events to Add to Your 2026 Calendar As farmers, processors, and agribusiness professionals plan for the new year, several important January events deserve a spot on the calendar. These meetings, trade shows, and short courses provide valuable opportunities for education, networking, and insight into crop production, processing, and market trends across the Southeast and beyond. One of …
USDA Announces Payment Rates By Commodity For Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
USDA Releases Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Payment Rates The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially released the long-awaited payment rates for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, providing clarity and certainty for producers planning for the 2026 growing season. Announced late last year, the FBA Program delivers $12 billion in total assistance, with $11 billion allocated to row crop …
Upcoming Peanut Meetings
Farmers Should Mark Their Calendars for January and February Meetings As the new year gets underway, farmers and agribusiness professionals are encouraged to mark their calendars for a full slate of agricultural meetings, conferences, and trade shows taking place throughout January and February. These events provide valuable opportunities for education, networking, and staying current on industry trends heading into the …
Peanut Institute Highlights Nutrition
Peanut Institute Encourages Consumers to Eat Peanuts and Support Farmers As peanut farmers across the country wrap up this year’s crop and begin planning for the year ahead, the Peanut Institute is encouraging consumers to add more peanuts to their diets. Following a strong production year, increased demand can help farmers make full use of the large peanut crop they …
National Peanut Board Comments
National Peanut Board Announces New Leadership and Brand Direction The National Peanut Board (NPB) continues to play a vital role in supporting peanut farmers and promoting peanuts nationwide through its federally authorized checkoff program. Funded directly by peanut farmers from across the United States, the National Peanut Board operates with an annual budget of approximately $13 million dedicated to research, …
National Peanut Board New Officers
National Peanut Board Announces New Leadership Team for 2026 The National Peanut Board (NPB), based in Atlanta, continues its mission of working on behalf of peanut farmers across the nation through a producer-funded promotion program. Supported by a deduction from each ton of peanuts marketed, the National Peanut Board uses these funds to drive research, promotion, and consumer outreach that …
Peanut Candy Production Down in First Quarter
Peanut Market Update: Higher Supplies and Slower Demand Pressure Prices Peanut farmers across the Southeast are wrapping up this year’s crop as peanuts continue to move into buying points. Some buying points have already shut down for the season, and prices remain under pressure as supplies outpace demand. According to recent data, peanut supplies are running about 34 percent higher …
NASS Peanut Stocks Report
USDA Releases October Peanut Stocks and Processing Report Reports from Washington have been delayed due to the government shutdown, but the USDA Department of Agriculture has now released the Peanut Stocks and Processing Report for October. This report covers the third month of the marketing year, which begins in August, and provides insight into peanut supply, processing, and commercial stocks. …
New Campaign for National Peanut Board
National Peanut Board Launches Bold New Brand Campaign to Boost Peanut Consumption In a spirited move to reimagine one of America’s most iconic crops, the National Peanut Board is launching peanuts in a fresh and exciting way. The organization has unveiled a new brand platform designed to champion the 7,000 peanut farmers across the United States while increasing peanut consumption …
Florida Peanut Butter Challenge
Florida Peanut Butter Challenge Sets New Record for Hunger Relief From creamy to crunchy, thousands of jars of peanut butter are finding their way into Florida homes this season thanks to the generosity of residents statewide. The annual Florida Peanut Butter Challenge once again proved the power of community collaboration, helping feed families one jar at a time during the …








