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Government Peanut Purchases

There have been some recent purchases of peanuts by the U.S. Government. Tyron Spearman reports purchases are up twenty percent over the past few months. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …

GPC Research Report Day Held at UGA Tifton

By Clint Thompson Peanut research is vital to the industry remaining sustainable amid challenging economic times. Much of that research was discussed during Wednesday’s Research Report Day, hosted by the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC). University of Georgia (UGA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists presented research that will help growers navigate production challenges, such as pest and disease issues, …

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Concerns about Short Rotations

There has been talk that more peanuts may be grown this year. But as Tyron Spearman reports, that is raising concerns about short rotations. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

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Peanut Stocks are Slightly Lower

The latest USDA report is indicating that peanut stocks have moved slightly lower. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida 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 …

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Valent Helping Peanut Growers Fight White Mold

White mold was an issue for peanut growers again in 2024, and many are looking for ideas to help them fight it in 2025. Valent USA Territory Account Manager, John Altom, explains how Excalia herbicide can help growers with diseases like white mold. To learn more about Valent products for your peanut fields, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …

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Congressional Peanut Caucus Re-Registered

It was announced last week that Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) re-registered the Congressional Peanut Caucus and will serve as the caucus’s bipartisan Democratic and Republican co-chairs. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …

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AL-FL Peanut Trade Show is Thursday

The Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show will take place this Thursday, January 30th at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, AL. Tyron Spearman has more on that and also provides info about a hearing being hosted by the Environmental . Protection Agency near Camilla, GA. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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Farm Bill Extension Continues

Last month, the current Farm Bill was extended, and as Tyron Spearman reports, that extension will continue for a while longer. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …

Farm Economy

Enrollment Dates Announced for Agricultural Programs

Enrollment periods for various agricultural programs have been announced. Tyron Spearman has more details. How To Apply To enroll in the ARC or PLC programs, agricultural producers can contact their local FSA office or apply for ARC and PLC online. The deadline to enroll is April 15. Enrollment involves selecting the desired program, providing necessary documentation, and adhering to application deadlines. More …

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Stressing Importance of Commodity Checkoff Programs

Agricultural groups have sent a letter to President Donald Trump stressing the importance of commodity checkoff programs. As Tyron Spearman reports, those groups include the U.S. Peanut Federation. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …