Peanut planting in Alabama is expected to commence in the next two weeks. Another high acreage crop is expected, says Jacob Davis, Executive Director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association. “NASS (National Agricultural Statistics Service) is saying we’re going to have 190,000 acres in Alabama this year. That would be up substantially since we had 182,000 this previous year. Looking …
2020 Export Surge
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an increase in some U.S. agriculture exports in 2020. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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, …
Peanut Palooza: GPC to Host Event
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) invites peanut enthusiasts and others who want to learn about one of Georgia’s top row crops to its Kick Off to Planting Peanut Palooza celebration. “The Georgia Peanut Commission is hosting a kickoff to planting celebration. It’s called Peanut Palooza and it’s on Saturday, April 17 at our Georgia Peanut Commission office,” said Hannah Jones, …
Peanut Market Still Strong
Heading into planting of the 2021 crop, Tyron Spearman reports the peanut market is still strong. 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
Variety Selection is Important for Peanut Growers
As peanut growers prepare to plant this year’s crop, Tyron Spearman reports variety selection is an important factor. 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
GPC Reminds Growers of Upcoming Referendum
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) encourages all farmers to fill out a ballot for the referendum that determines if producers will reaffirm the commission or not. All ballots must be postmarked by April 16. According to the Georgia Peanut Commission, state law mandates a referendum be held every three years. Georgia peanut farmers invest $2 per ton to fund the …
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
Peanut Butter is Still An Incredible Value
During the Covid-19 pandemic, peanut butter continues to be an incredible value. 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 or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Southern Peanut Growers Conference Coming in July
Registration is now open for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference, which will be held July 15-17, 2021 at the  Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. Tyron Spearman has more details. 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 …
USDA Providing Outreach Funding
This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced the availability of $2 million to establish partnerships with organizations to provide outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Tyron Spearman has more information. Visit farmers.gov/cfap for details on all eligible commodities, producer eligibility, payment limitations and structure and additional program resources. Sponsored ContentCIR …