peanut farmers

GA Peanut Tour Recap RUTF

Dan Agri-Business, Events, Georgia, Peanuts

Georgia Peanut Tour Highlights Manna Nutrition’s Fight Against Global Malnutrition This past week, the Georgia Peanut Tour welcomed more than 125 participants from across the Southeast and around the globe. One of the most impactful stops on the tour was at Manna Nutrition in Fitzgerald, Georgia, where visitors were given a behind-the-scenes look at a life-saving peanut-based product: ready-to-use therapeutic …

peanut crop estimates

Final Crop Report For Peanuts

Dan Peanuts, USDA-NASS

USDA Releases Final 2025 Peanut Crop Estimates: Acreage, Yields, and Production on the Rise The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has released its final crop estimates for the 2025 growing season, with numbers based on farmer reporting as of July 15. The latest data signals a strong year for peanut producers across the Southeast, although dry weather may still impact …

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USDA Export Estimates For US Corn And Soybeans

Dan Corn, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Field Crops, Soybeans

USDA Updates 2025 Corn and Soybean Export Forecasts The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released updated forecasts for 2025 corn and soybean exports, offering insights into market trends and expected demand. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski detailed the changes in the USDA’s latest crop report, showing a stronger outlook for corn but a more modest projection for …

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National Peanut Board Study Results

Dan National Peanut Board, Peanuts

National Peanut Board: Gen Z and Millennials Driving Peanut Butter Popularity The National Peanut Board continues to invest in consumer research to evaluate how well peanut grower marketing dollars are performing—and the latest results show strong momentum, especially among younger generations. “With 85 percent of the adults having eaten or purchased peanuts in the past month, the findings of a …

National Peanut Day

National Peanut Day Highlights Peanut Facts

Dan Agri-Business, Events, National Peanut Board, Peanuts

National Peanut Day 2025: Surprising Facts and a Nutty Celebration National Peanut Day, celebrated on September 13, is a chance to honor one of America’s favorite foods. The National Peanut Board marked the occasion by sharing some fun and surprising facts about peanuts and peanut butter that highlight just how essential this nut is to American agriculture and snacking culture. …

Corn Production

USDA September Corn Production Report

Dan Corn, Field Crops, USDA-NASS

USDA Forecasts Record-High Corn Yield and Production in September 2025 Report As the 2025 U.S. corn harvest approaches, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its highly anticipated September Corn Production Report. The update includes key revisions based on FSA-certified acreage and offers a clearer picture of what’s ahead for corn producers this fall. Anthony Perleman with USDA’s National …

Native American

Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming

Dan Agri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Field Crops, This Land of Ours

Rethinking the “Pristine Wilderness” Myth When Europeans first arrived in the New World, many believed they had discovered untouched wilderness—vast forests, endless plains, and fertile river valleys waiting to be cultivated. But this perception was far from the truth. Long before European settlement, Native American communities had already been shaping, managing, and cultivating the land through advanced agricultural practices. Far …

37th Annual Georgia Peanut Tour Highlights Innovation, Trade, and Farm Bill in Valdosta

Dale Sandlin Instagram, Peanuts

A very important peanut tour is being held this week. It’s the 37th annual Georgia Peanut Tour, taking place in the Valdosta area and bringing together researchers, growers, industry leaders, and policymakers for a comprehensive look at the state of the peanut industry in 2025. “It’s the 37th annual Georgia Peanut Tour being held in the Valdosta area this week. …

cotton crop progress

USDA Releases August 2025 Cotton Report: Southeast Sees Decline in Production

Dale Sandlin Cotton, Field Crops

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA NASS) has released the August 2025 Cotton Production Report, providing updated insights into crop acreage, yield expectations, and regional production forecasts—particularly for the Southeast cotton-producing states. Becky Sommer with USDA NASS explains the key highlights from this month’s report:“Acreage updates for cotton were made in several states based on a …

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Peanut Prices Drop as 2025 Harvest Pressures Market: What Farmers and Buyers Need to Know

Dale Sandlin Field Crops, Peanuts

Peanut prices are feeling the pressure as the 2025 harvest season kicks into full gear. With an estimated 3.6 million ton peanut crop, market prices are beginning to decline sharply. Farmers and buyers alike are closely watching this trend as raw shell peanut prices continue to fall. “Raw shell peanut prices were worth 64 cents in January, that’s 64 cents …