Another Increase in Per Capita Peanut Consumption

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For the 20th year in a row, the per capita consumption of peanuts has seen an increase. Tyron Spearman looks at the new numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …

Peanut Harvest Underway

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Peanut harvest began a few weeks ago in Florida, but according to Tyron Spearman, it’s now underway in parts of Alabama and Georgia. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

Georgia Peanut Commission Partners with Atlanta Hawks Star Trae Young in Donating Peanut Butter to Atlanta-Area Schools

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TIFTON, Ga. (Sept. 8, 2020) – The Georgia Peanut Commission and the Trae Young Family Foundation partnered to donate 7,200 jars of Peanut Proud peanut butter to metro Atlanta school food pantries during the month of August. Peanut butter, one of the most requested items among food banks, is one of Young’s favorite snacks he enjoys regularly to stay nourished …

Peanut Market Update

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Overall, peanut markets have remained quiet. But Tyron Spearman has an update of where the numbers currently stand. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …

Increase in Peanut Exports

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New numbers continue to show an increase in U.S. peanut exports. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …

UGA Cotton/Peanut Research Field Day Slated for Wednesday

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Event co-sponsored by Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and UGA Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams The Georgia Cotton Commission and Georgia Peanut Commission remind growers that it is not too late to register for this year’s virtual University of Georgia Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day. The half-day event is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9 and will focus on …

Increase in Usage of Peanuts

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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report, utilization of shelled edible grade is up 3% from last year. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …

National Peanut Festival Postponed

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Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, it was announced this week that the 2020 National Peanut Festival held in Dothan, Alabama has been postponed. Tyron Spearman reports. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …

Peanut Crop Update

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Whiteflies and white mold are two factors that are being noted in reports from some peanut fields across the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

Cotton Bolls Opening; Peanut Crop a Bright Spot

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When it comes to the nation’s cotton crop, Hurricane Laura had an impact, especially with the fact that bolls were opening. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has an update on how many have opened across the belt. Rippey notes the condition of the peanut crop is a bright spot. In Alabama, 97% of the crop was setting bolls, which compares to …