Seed is going into the ground across many areas of the Southeast right now. Tyron Spearman looks at how some of the individual crops are progressing. 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 Meetings to be Held
While some upcoming peanut meetings have been changed to a virtual format, one big event is still planning to be held as normal in July. Tyron Spearman reports registration is now open for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference, which is scheduled for July 16-18 in Panama City Beach, Florida. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
Cotton and Peanut Planting Update
For the most part, planting progress is comparable to the previous five years. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest look at cotton planting numbers across the belt. But Rippey says peanut planting progress is slightly behind the average. In Alabama, 20% of the cotton crop has been planted, which compares to 22% last year, and 21% is the 5-year …
APC Looking at Food Trends
The American Peanut Council (APC) is investigating international food trends. Tyron Spearman reports this effort is underway to see how these trends may impact peanut exports. 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 Seed Lab Staff Continues to Work
Many peanut farmers invest in growing a quality seed to plant the next crop with, but the seal of approval is the germination percentages provided by the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Seed Lab in Tifton. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, that lab has been open for business and operating under the CDC guidelines. …
Alabama Extension Agent: Anytime We Have a Recession, Demand for Cotton Drops Off
Other Commodity Prices Could Rebound Quicker By Clint Thompson One Alabama Extension regional farm and agribusiness management agent is hopeful commodity prices will rebound once the ongoing coronavirus pandemic subsides. At least for all row crops except cotton, which could take longer to recover from. “Anytime we have a recession, or the economy takes a hit, when consumers don’t have …
Peanut Utilization is Up
The latest Peanut and Stocks Report shows the utilization of peanuts was up in March. Tyron Spearman runs through 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 19, 2025Florida …
Peanut Growers Spreading Good During COVID-19 Pandemic
Peanut butter is one of the most popular food items requested by food banks. Not only is it full of protein and several essential vitamins and nutrients, peanut butter is shelf-stable, versatile and does not require refrigeration. Alabama peanut growers take pride in growing a crop that provides so much to those who are food insecure. “We are blessed to …
Alabama Peanut Planting at Full Speed Next Week
By Clint Thompson Alabama peanut farmers are expected to go full throttle next week in planting this year’s crop. Alabama Extension peanut specialist Kris Balkcom says the cool temperatures this week were not ideal planting conditions. But that’s expected to change in a few days. “It’s going to bust off next week, after this (cold) front gets out of here. …
New Certified Peanut Acres Map
New information concerning certified peanut acres is out, and Tyron Spearman reports a new map shows peanut acreage in Alabama, Florida and Georgia accounts for 70% of the total crop. 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 …