While attending the 2018 USA Peanut Congress at Amelia Island, FL. this week, Tyron Spearman had a chance to talk with one of the featured speakers, Congressman Frank Lucas from Oklahoma. Lucas, a former Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, talked about work being done on the 2018 Farm Bill. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …
New Phase in Peanut Board Campaign
The National Peanut Board’s consumer campaign, aimed at educating parents about introducing peanuts to infants early, is entering a new phase. Tyron Spearman has the details. New Phase in Peanut Board Campaign Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …
Peanut Assessment Formula Changing
A change is being made to the assessment rate computation under the Agricultural Marketing Service’s regulations regarding a national research and promotion program for U.S. peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the details. Peanut Assessment Formula Changing Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
More Peanut Export Numbers
Tyron Spearman digs even deeper into the latest monthly report concerning peanut exports. More Peanut Export Numbers Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant …
Preparing for USA Peanut Congress
Over 300 folks are expected to attend the 2018 USA Peanut Congress at Amelia Island, FL. According to Tyron Spearman, it starts this weekend, and the program includes some exciting topics and speakers. Preparing for USA Peanut Congress Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle …
FY-19 Planning is Priority Agenda Item at July National Peanut Board Meeting
The National Peanut Board will set strategic direction for the FY-19 program of work and budget at its next quarterly board meeting July 18 and 19, 2018, at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin, Fla., 32541. Phone: (850) 267-8000 or (800) 622-1038. The meeting precedes the 20th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference July 19-21 at the same …
Peanut Crop Update
Planting of the 2018 peanut crop is close to being finished. Tyron Spearman has an update on where planting stands and how the crop looks at this point. Peanut Crop Update Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay …
No Peanut Amendments in Senate Farm Bill
Many in agriculture are pleased the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry gave their approval to the Senate version of the 2018 Farm Bill. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, no peanut amendments are included in this bill. No Peanut Amendments in Senate Farm Bill Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …
U.S. Senate Ag Committee passes 2018 Farm Bill
Peanut farmers support the legislation The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry marked up the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and delivered on promises for bipartisan legislation from Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kansas, and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan. The farm bill as it is more commonly known, passed through committee today with a 20-1 vote. “We are …
Healthy Benefits of Peanuts
There is more information out about the healthy aspects of peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the details. Healthy Benefits of Peanuts Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …