In late July, the Commodity Commission Ex-Officio Committee met to make appointments to the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) board of directors. GCC Vice Chairman Matt Coley, a cotton and peanut farmer from Vienna; and director Steven Meeks, a cotton, peanut, tobacco and timber producer from Screven, were both reappointed to another three-year term on the Commission’s board of directors. Coley …
Various Upcoming Ag Events
There are a variety of events coming up over the next few week that many producers across the Southeast may be interested in attending. Tyron Spearman has a look at the calendar of events. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …
Plains Peanut Festival is Saturday
The 23rd annual Plains Peanut Festival will take place this Saturday, September 28th in Plains, Georgia. Tyron Spearman reports that the home of President Jimmy Carter will be the setting for a full day of events promoting peanuts. For more information and to view a schedule of activities, visit the official Plains Peanut Festival website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Canadians Buying More U.S. Peanuts
Canadians have always been big purchasers of U.S. peanuts. But according to a story from Tyron Spearman, they have another reason to now buy the popular nut. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
GA Peanut Commission Pleased with Research Efforts
During the recent UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day in Tifton, producers were able to learn more about the latest research efforts. Donald Chase, chairman of the research committee of the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC), says research dollars continue to give then an incredible return on investment. To learn more about dollars earmarked for research efforts, contact the Georgia …
More Optimism for Upcoming Talks Between the U.S. and China
(NAFB) — The Chinese Vice Premier, who’s leading China’s efforts in the trade talks with the United States, will be back in Washington next week. An Agri-Pulse report says he’ll be across the table from U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. Earlier this week on the sidelines of the United Nation’s General Assembly in New York, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin …
Appointments Made to Peanut Standards Board
USDA recently announced the appointment of three producers and three industry representatives to serve three-year terms on the Peanut Standards Board. Tyron Spearman has the story. More information about the board and USDA’s partnership with the peanut industry is available on the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Peanut Standards Board webpage. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
Harvest Underway for Cotton and Peanut Crops
In the latest crop conditions report, U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist Brad Rippey says harvest of the nation’s cotton crop is underway. Rippey says the harvest of the nation’s peanut crop is ahead of schedule. In Alabama, 81 percent of the bolls were open, which compares to 76 percent last year at this time. Four percent of the cotton crop …
Selling Forfeited Peanuts
Last week, USDA announced some forfeited peanuts from Peanut Invitation No. 8 were sold. And according to Tyron Spearman, the remaining tonnage was offered again in the No. 9 peanut sale with more to be sold next month. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Increase in Peanut Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest numbers indicate a rise in peanut production this year. According to Tyron Spearman, that was a surprise to many farmers and would mean a rise in season-ending stocks. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …