MONTGOMERY (ADAI) — The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) will be accepting applications and conducting interviews for temporary employment between the hours of 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on the dates and at the locations listed below. Applications are only accepted by applicants that attend one of the following interview sessions. August 9th: Andalusia Public Library – 212 …
Peanut Researchers Meeting This Week
The American Peanut Research and Educational Society 51th Annual Meeting is taking place this week in Auburn, AL. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Lower Peanut and Snack Candy Use
According to the latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report, the use of peanuts for snack candy has dropped. Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers. Background Image by Hans Braxmeier from Pixabay Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …
Economy Discussed At Peanut Meeting
During the recent USA Peanut Congress, an agricultural economist told attendees everyone has to be a strategic manager, as the economic structure is changing. Tyron Spearman was there and has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
CCC Taking Bids on Peanuts
It has been announced that the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is looking to exchange CCC-owned bulk peanuts for commercial peanut butter. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …
Latest Cotton and Peanut Numbers
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest look at the nation’s cotton crop. When it comes to the peanut crop, Rippey notes they are one crop developing ahead of schedule. In Alabama, 64 percent of the cotton is squaring, that compares to only 43 percent this time last year. 5 percent is setting bolls. 53 percent of the peanut crop …
Peanut Stocks Continue to Dwindle
Late last week, the United States Department of Agriculture released May’s Peanut Stocks and Processing Report, indicating the numbers continue to dwindle. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …
U.S. Peanut Acreage Down 4 Percent
The United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released its 2019 planted acreage reports today. According to Tyron Spearman, peanut acreage in the United States is down 4 percent from last year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle …
Education about Agriculture Needed for New Lawmakers
This week, U.S. Congressman Filemon Vela (D) of Texas told the USA Peanut Congress, the level of expertise on agriculture is getting narrower in Washington. He said educating newer members of Congress before the next Farm Bill is key to the future of any legislation. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult …
Duties of American Peanut Council
The American Peanut Council (APC) has been meeting this week, and Tyron Spearman has a story explaining the duties of the APC. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …