MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Kent Fountain, a ginner from Surrency, Georgia, was elected National Cotton Council (NCC) chairman for 2020. Named during the NCC’s 2020 annual meeting, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Feb. 14-16, Fountain moves up from NCC vice chairman to succeed Mike Tate, a cotton producer from Huntsville, Alabama. A member of the NCC’s 2001-2002 Cotton Leadership class, …
Possible Cure for Peanut Allergy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Palforzia, produced by Aimmune Therapeutics, to lessen allergic reactions. This includes anaphylaxis that may occur with accidental exposure to peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the story. America’s peanut farmers, through the National Peanut Board (NPB), released the following statement supporting the significance of FDA’s approval: “Children living with peanut allergies now have …
AFBF President on Trade for Cotton and Peanuts
One of the speakers during the 2020 World Ag Expo in Tulare, California last week was American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall. He addressed attendees with excitement for the future of agriculture, highlighting the critical work that farmers and ranchers do, not only for the country, but the entire world. AgNet Media was able to talk with Duvall …
New Peanut Mascot
Many of us were very familiar with Mr. Peanut, but it was through a Super Bowl ad that Planters announced that Mr. Peanut had died. But CNN reported that the company had resolved the untimely death of their longstanding mascot by reincarnating him into a very marketable little Baby Nut. Tyron Spearman has more details about the new peanut mascot. …
Peanut Market Update
Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut market update. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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, 2026
No Changes to Peanut Average Yields
New numbers indicate no real changes to the peanut yields from the 2019 crop. Tyron Spearman runs through the figures. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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, …
Wiregrass Cotton Expo is Friday
Genetics, profitability, crop management and soil fertility are a few of the topics on tap for discussion at the 2020 Wiregrass Cotton Expo. The annual Cotton Expo will be held Friday, Feb. 14 at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama. The expo is free to attend and will include several exhibitors and speakers presenting information on a variety …
Peanut Growers Learn about Ag Issues in Washington
During a recent event, peanut growers were able to learn more about various issues that affect agriculture in Washington D.C. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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 …
’20 Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show A Success
DOTHAN, Ala. – More than 500 attendees were able to fine-tune their farming operations with information gained at the 15th annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show on Feb. 6 at the National Peanut Festival fairgrounds, in Dothan, Alabama. The show is sponsored by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, Florida Peanut Producers Association, and the National Peanut Board. The one-day show offered …
Peanut Market Update
In the latest peanut market update, Tyron Spearman reports things are still quiet when it comes to peanut contracts right now. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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 …