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Well production of peanuts is going down this year. They have dropped down 31 percent overall across the nation and that is being reflected in the state yields. They’re showing now that Alabama had 139,000 acres of of peanuts and their average yield dropped from October’s estimate of 3,000 pounds per acre down to 2,800 pounds per acre. And now …
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency has released the new acreage estimate along with the new yield estimate for the present 2026 crop. Checking first, peanut forecast now has dropped again down four percent from the previous forecast and now we’re at 2,462,000 tons. That’s down 31 percent from last year. Area harvested is expected to total around 1.36 …
Big events coming up on the peanut world. We’re showing now that the November 6th through the 15th the National Peanut Festival will take place all the way through the 15th at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama. The festival’s theme this year is “Ease On Down the Row”. Three country music concerts are scheduled all at the …
Peanut stocks and processing report from USDA has been issued for the month of September, that’s the second month of the marketing year, showing that peanuts are up 17.2 percent in storage compared to last year. Remember they had a big crop last year, but this crop is still in the field and not yet determined. Raw peanuts and primary …
Who buys peanuts from America? The number one buyer this past year from January through August of 2026, it shows China was the number one buyer. They bought 40% of all the peanuts that went out of the country. Amazing how much they use in making peanut oil. They bought 181,000 metric tons, almost 41% of the U.S. export. Mexico …
Well peanut farmers selling peanuts at the buying points now are wondering what has happened to the peanut market. They only approved about half of their crop at $500 a ton and all other peanuts are going into the loan at $355. Here is a good reason why. China, the biggest competition in the world, they have their peanut area …
Because of the government shutdown, the peanut industry has not been able to secure their farm loan or to place peanuts in the loan to receive the minimum price of $3.55 per ton. Well, good news. Starting Thursday this week, USDA will resume Farm Service Agency core operations, including critical services for the farm loan processing, the ARC program, average …
Today’s the big day The Sunbelt Ag Expo opened this morning at 8:30 and will be open all day today to 4 p.m. It is the biggest farm show in America with demonstration of Agricultural equipment in the field they have a hundred-acre show site and you’re invited to come. Chip Blalock, the show director says the Sunbelt Expo showcases …
Peanut farmers are busy in the field getting the rest of this crop in. Only about half have been delivered so far. We’re watching lots of celebrations saluting the peanut, including the Georgia National Fair. It continues through October the 18th. It is showcasing a variety of attractions including ag exhibits, entertainment, and competition. This year the fair theme through …
University of Florida Extension Service and Florida A&M are all teaming together to again sponsor the 15th annual Peanut Butter Challenge. During October and November, all collected peanut butter will be distributed to local food pantries this winter. A total of 38 of Florida’s Extension Service offices will be collecting the protein-packed favorite. Participating county extension offices will collect sealed, …
