The U.S, Department of Agriculture has released another monthly Peanut Stocks and Processing Report. Tyron Spearman notes the latest numbers indicates a slight rise in stocks.
Discussing the Next Generation of Farmers
Many discussions have been had about farmers in the future. Tyron Spearman reports the peanut industry is even looking at who will do the farming in years to come.
Harvest Update for Cotton and Peanuts
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued their final 2022 crop progress report for peanuts. While most of that harvest has ended, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey notes there are a few areas where harvesters are still in the fields. He runs through the latest on both the cotton and peanut harvests, starting with cotton. And Rippey looks at what the USDA report says about …
Congressional Vote on Rail Strike a Welcome Development
(NCGA/November 30, 2022) — The U.S. House of Representatives voted to block a national rail strike that would have dire consequences for the nation’s economy. The vote comes as the country continues to struggle with supply-side issues and problems with key transportation hubs, including low-water levels along the Mississippi River. The National Corn Growers Association said the vote was a …
Upcoming Peanut Meetings
There are a variety of meetings coming up across the Southeast that may be of interest to peanut producers. Tyron Spearman has a look at the ag calendar.
Cotton is Under Pressure
When it comes to trading and export issues, cotton is under a lot of pressure right now. Mark Oppold has more details about what is causing this pressure.
USDA Collecting Final 2022 Crop Production and Stocks Data
With the 2022 growing season wrapping up, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is busy contacting producers to gather final year-end crop production numbers and the amount of grain and oilseeds stored on their farms. Plus, NASS is surveying grain facility operators to determine year-end grain and oilseed stocks. “These surveys are the basis for the official USDA estimates of production …
Late Peanuts Still Coming In
While peanut harvest has wrapped up in many areas, Tyron Spearman reports there are still peanuts coming in to buying points across the Southeast.
Peanuts Helping with Climate Issues
Climate change is a topic we hear about constantly, and about the many efforts underway to help change the current trends. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, growing peanuts helps with the issues we are seeing with the climate.
Safe Handling of Flour
We talk a lot about food safety when it comes to things like poultry, but how about flour? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The holiday season to many of us means baking. Did you know it is possible to get Salmonella and E. coli. from raw flour? Flour is a raw powder made by processing raw grains grown in fields. …