USDA’s 2021 Planting Intentions Report indicates there will be two percent fewer acres going to peanuts this year than what we saw in 2020. Tyron Spearman has looked at those numbers, along with an update on other major row crops. According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), other key findings from the 2021 Prospective Plantings report for Alabama, Florida …
Peanut Farmers Encouraged to Use Certified Seed
With planting season nearing, peanut farmers across the Southeast are being encouraged to use certified seed. 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 Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …
Peanut Market Update
While there have been no recent changes to peanut contracts, Tyron Spearman reports they have been a little bit stronger this year. 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 …
Fertilizer in Furrow: UGA Extension Advises Farmers Against Practice
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension peanut agronomist Scott Monfort didn’t recommend applying fertilizers in furrow before his research last year. He certainly doesn’t recommend it now. Peanut producers are a couple of weeks away from planting this year’s crop. Monfort cautions farmers against the myth that applying fertilizers in furrow yields positive results. What’s the Point? There’s no upside to …
Georgia Peanut Farmers Donate Peanut Butter to Second Harvest of South Georgia
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) continues to give back to local communities during National Peanut Month. Georgia’s 4,500 peanut farmers are donating 10,080 jars of peanut butter to Second Harvest of South Georgia. The donation is made possible by the GPC through Peanut Proud, which is the peanut industry’s humanitarian relief organization. Georgia-based truckload carrier, SouthernAG Carriers, donated its truck …
Peanut Proud Festival is This Weekend
A big event is taking place this weekend, as the 2021Â Peanut Proud Festival will be held in Blakely, Georgia. Tyron Spearman runs through some of the events, which includes being able to enjoy hot, grilled PB&J sandwiches. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …
No Big Changes in Peanut Reports
Neither the latest Peanut Crop Production nor Peanut Stocks and Processing reports from USDA are showing any big changes. Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers. 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 …
EU Suspending Tariffs on Peanuts
In a sign of easing trade tensions, the U.S. and European Union agreed late last week to suspend tariffs on a variety of products, including peanuts. While for now, it’s only a temporary removal of the tariffs, Tyron Spearman reports it’s still good news for the U.S. peanut industry. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …
Local Farmers Invest in Coastal Growers
During a recent groundbreaking event, it was announced that local farmers have invested into Coastal Growers, LLC in Atmore, Alabama. Tyron Spearman has the story. 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 …
GPC Drives to Successful Weekend in Atlanta
Georgia peanuts scored a win Sunday during the NASCAR race in Atlanta. The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) sponsored NASCAR driver Anthony Alfredo during this weekend’s Georgia race. The Georgia Peanuts logo covered Alfredo’s car from front to back. It was another fitting way for the GPC to celebrate National Peanut Month. “Another new event that we’re doing this year for …