APRES Holds Virtual Meeting

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The American Peanut Research and Education Society (APRES) recently held its annual conference. According to a report from Tyron Spearman, this year’s event was virtual. 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 …

Questions About Peanut Supply if Pandemic Continues

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

There are questions about the supply of peanuts if the COVID-19 Pandemic continues for a period of time. Tyron Spearman has the story. 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, …

COVID-19 Pandemic Caused Run on Peanut Butter

Clint Thompson Alabama, Coronavirus, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The Director of Commodities for the J.M. Smucker Company recently confirmed that the COVID-19 Pandemic caused a run on peanut butter that emptied grocery shelves. Tyron Spearman has the story. 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 …

Alabama Row Crops Look Promising, Though Dry Weather Could be a Factor

Clint Thompson Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans

This year’s production season has provided favorable conditions so far for Alabama’ row crop producers. That soon may change, though, if the current dry, hot conditions continue. Audrey Gamble, assistant professor and Extension specialist at Auburn University, said cotton growers need to especially be wary of their crops’ potassium levels. “In a year where we have drought mid-season, we might …

Changes Noted in Peanut Supply and Disappearance

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

A few changes were noted in this month’s peanut supply and disappearance report. Tyron Spearman runs through the updated 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 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Peanut Market Update

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Tyron Spearman has a look at this week’s peanut market update. 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 to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

Irrigation Vital for Row Crops During Hot, Dry Conditions

Clint Thompson Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Drought, Florida, Georgia, Irrigation, Peanuts, Soybeans, Water, Weather

Hot and dry conditions over the next few weeks could spell trouble for row crop farmers if they do not apply irrigation in a timely manner. According to Pam Knox, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Agricultural Climatologist, current weather conditions could persist for the next month. She even hinted that a short-term flash drought could be possible considering the lack …

Cotton and Peanut Crop Update

Clint Thompson Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Both the cotton and peanut crops continue to develop. According to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, there was an overall improvement in the cotton condition this past week. Rippey has the latest outlook for cotton squaring and setting bolls. And Rippey has the latest look at peanut pegging and condition for the week ending July 19, 2020. In Alabama, 88% of …

Who’s Buying U.S. Peanuts?

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We told you last week that a new report showed record numbers for exports of U.S. peanuts, but where are they all going? Tyron Spearman runs through the list of buyers. 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 …

Peanut Exports Setting New Records

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A new report shows record numbers for peanut exports. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, U.S. peanut exports are up over 40% in the past 10 months. 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 …