Lesser cornstalk borer (LCB) infestations have been found in southern Georgia peanut fields, nearly a month ahead of average. While rain did fall across a few fields this past weekend, the drought-like conditions that have been seen appear to have set the stage for the first outbreak of the pest in the past four years. FMC Regional Tech Service Manager …
Cotton and Peanut Planting Progress
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has an update on the cotton crop. And Rippey has a look at the peanut crops. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Peanut Market Update
Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut market update. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026
National Peanut Board Wins Grower Support With 93% Approval in Referendum
Peanut producers voted overwhelmingly to continue the Peanut Promotion, Research, and Information Program, administered by the National Peanut Board (NPB), in a referendum conducted by the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from April 15 through May 3, 2019. Ninety-three percent of those who voted said “yes” to continuing NPB’s research, marketing and promotion program. In order for the continuance …
Mexico an Important Destination for U.S. Peanuts
There has been a lot in the news the past few days about President Trump’s plan to impose more tariffs on all Mexican imports as of June 10, and many in the ag industry are concerned if realized, it could mean retaliatory tariffs. As Tyron Spearman reports, Mexico is an important destination for U.S. peanuts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Olam Edible Nuts Makes Announcement
Olam Edible Nuts recently made an announcement. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …
New Peanut Shelling Plant to be Built
It was recently announced that a new $20 million peanut shelling plant will be built. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Lower Peanut Stocks
The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture Peanut Stocks and Processing Report was released this week. According to Tyron Spearman, as of April 30, stocks in commercial storage are down in almost every category. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
Dry Conditions Slowing Peanut Planting
Due to the dry conditions, Tyron Spearman reports peanut planting in some areas of the Southeast has slowed, or put on hold for the time being. Rodney Dawson and his brothers John and Gary have a big job to do planting 1600 acres to peanuts this year. With the use of a 38 foot, 16 row planter and a bulk …
Cotton and Peanut Planting Numbers
With dry conditions continuing in many areas of the Southeast, both cotton and peanut planting progress continues. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest on the nation’s cotton crop. And Rippey says peanuts are one of the crops ahead of the planting averages. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between …