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 ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
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 …
Two Events Designed to Promote Peanuts
There are two events here in the Southeast. One took place this week, while the other is taking place next week. Both are designed to promote peanuts during National Peanut Month. Tyron Spearman has more information. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Alabama Governor Signs Proclamation for Peanut Month
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation this week declaring March as Peanut Month for the state of Alabama. This signing event helped the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) kick off the month strong. Governor Ivey presented the proclamation to APPA board president Carl Sanders on Wednesday in front of the Capitol. Sanders was joined by other board members, Jerry …
Peanut Marketing Issues Being Discussed
There are discussions taking place about the 2022 peanut crop, as various factors are affecting marketing of the crop. Tyron Spearman reports some shellers have even withdrawn from the market at this time. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Peanut Industry Will be Affected by Russia Invasion of Ukraine
We are hearing more and more reports of how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is affecting various aspects of the grain and energy sectors and is starting to be felt by U.S. growers and consumers. Tyron Spearman reports shipments of peanuts from certain countries will also be affected. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Cotton Crop Hangs in the Balance Amid Many Uncertainties
According to the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), cotton is the top crop grown in Alabama, but due to global political instability and production disruptions, profits for this year’s crop hangs in the balance. Alabama Extension Cotton Agronomist Steve Brown says farmers will need to think carefully about each and everything they do with each crop they plant. Of course when it comes down …
Peanut Market Update
Today, Tyron Spearman looks at some of the various factors affecting the overall peanut market right now. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
China Scooping Up U.S. Corn and Soybeans
The world’s biggest importer of commodities is feeling the pinch of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. China is buying large numbers of U.S. corn and soybeans to help offset potential shortages in world commodity supplies because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and slower harvests in South America. Bloomberg says Chinese buyers booked 20 cargoes of American soybeans and 10 …
More Peanuts on Hand Compared to Last Year
USDA’s latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report is showing as of January,stocks in commercial storage are up 19.8% compared to this time last year. Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …