By Deborah Tannenbaum, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency; Juan Hernandez, State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service; and Davina Lee, Regional Office Director for USDA’s Risk Management Agency March 22 is National Ag Day, a time for us to thank farmers and ranchers for feeding, sheltering and powering our nation. We also want to celebrate and …
Peanut Butter Donations Made in Washington D.C.
Various peanut groups from the Southeast combined in an effort to donate peanut butter to a certain organization in Washington D.C. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
Food Safety Tips to Consider When Visiting Farmers Markets
Some food safety tips to consider when visiting Farmers Markets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farmers markets offer some of the freshest produce and vegetative products you can find, but they also create opportunities to buy locally, and support small farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses. It’s important to keep food safety top of mind when exploring farmers …
Important Week for Agriculture
With Tuesday, March 22nd being National Agriculture Day, Tyron Spearman reports this is an important week. It National Ag Week. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …
Peanut Market is Quiet
As peanut farmers are trying to prepare for the 2022 season, the market is quiet right now. As Tyron Spearman reports, this is mostly due to the uncertainty and unrest right now. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Peanut Institute Proving the Power of the Peanut
The Peanut Institute continues their efforts concerning research findings on the health benefits of peanuts and peanut products. Tyron Spearman reports the Institute has proven how the power of peanuts impacts various aspects of human health. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …
Argentina Peanut Shipments to Russia Affected by War
Due to the war in Ukraine, the peanut industry in Argentina is finding it difficult to deliver some of their crop to Russia. Tyron Spearman reports they are extremely worried since Russia and Ukraine buy approximately 170,000 tons each year, and now there is a great deal of uncertainty. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
Differences in Peanut Supply and Disappearance Numbers
USDA’s latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report also contains peanut supply and disappearance data for milled products in the U.S. And according to Tyron Spearman, the new numbers are not matching up. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Peanut Antitrust Litigation Update
Peanut growers may have received an email or letter in the mail regarding an antitrust litigation notice. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, those who previously filed a claim in 2021 must submit a W-9 by March 31, 2022 in order to receive funds. Click here to read more about the full notice regarding the proposed settlement. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Impact of Red Meat Exports on Corn, Soy
U.S. red meat exports accounted for $2.94 billion worth of corn consumption or 536.7 million bushels last year. That’s according to analysis by The Juday Group and U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) of preliminary estimates of 2021. On the soy side, pork exports accounted for nearly 100 million bushels of consumption worth $1.3 billion. During last week’s Commodity Classic in …