USDA has released their latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report. Tyron Spearman runs through some of the numbers in this report.
Looking at the Corn Trade
The corn trade continues to see the 5-dollar mark or better. Mark Oppold notes it’s been a while since we saw trading below that mark.
Traders Looking Ahead at Two Reports This Week
Traders are looking ahead at two reports coming out this week. Mark Oppold explains what the trade is thinking.
Government Shutdown Could Affect the Peanut Harvest
With peanut harvest in full swing, many are watching what is happening in Washington D.C. As Tyron Spearman reports, the possibility of a government shutdown could affect this year’s harvest progress.
USDA Agrees to Usage of CCC Funds
The U. S. Department of Agriculture recently agreed to the usage of Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds. Tyron Spearman has more details.
Watching the Livestock Trade and Stock Market
Traders are watching the livestock and stock markets right now. Mark Oppold explains why.
Increase in Peanut Production Forecast
USDA has increased their forecast for 2023 U.S. peanut production. Tyron Spearman runs through the updated numbers.
Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Cost-Share Assistance for Agricultural Producers Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
~ Maximum grant for eligible producers raised from $50,000 to $150,000 ~ (FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/Sept. 21,2023) — Today, Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced a cost-share assistance program to support agricultural producers severely impacted by Hurricane Idalia. The cost-share assistance program will be administered though the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Office of Agricultural Water Policy and will support …
Plains Peanut Festival is Saturday
The Plains Peanut Festival will be held Saturday, September 23rd. Tyron Spearman is looking forward to the annual event and invites folks to stop by and enjoy a grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwich. PLAINS, PEANUTS AND A PRESIDENT: THE 26TH ANNUAL PLAINS PEANUT FESTIVAL CELEBRATES PEANUT HARVEST AND HONORS 39TH PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER By Joy Crosby (TIFTON, GA/Sept. 15, 2023) — …
Peanut Harvest Running a Bit Behind Normal
Peanut harvest is underway in certain areas of the Southeast. But, as Tyron Spearman reports, it is running behind what is normal for this time of the year.