U.S. peanut exports set a new tonnage record on an in-shell basis in 2015-2016, as shipments to China and Vietnam climbed to new heights. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Another Update to Peanut Planted Acreage
In contrast to previous USDA forecasts for a decline in U.S. peanut area for 2016/17, planted acreage is estimated at 1.672 million acres, up 7 percent from the previous forecast. And according to Tyron Spearman, that is up nearly 3 percent from last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Plains Peanut Festival is Saturday
The Plains Peanut Festival will be held this coming Saturday, September 24th in Plains, Georgia. The Plains Better Hometown Program coordinates the festival annually. Tyron Spearman has a preview of the annual event, but for even more information and to view a schedule of activities, visit the official website of the Plains Peanut Festival at www.plainsgeorgia.com. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant …
Regulatory Issues and Farm Bill Are Concerns for Agriculture
While much of the talk lately has been about trade and mergers, regulatory issues are still a major concern for many in agriculture. Bob Redding, who represents peanut growers in Washington, D.C., says it is something they continue to deal with on a regular basis. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
Tool Helps with Peanut Crop Insurance
A new tool has been developed to assist peanut farmers in tracking the prices used for crop insurance. Tyron Spearman has more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 16, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at the announcement of a big merger, talk about concerns with the U.S. importing beef from Brazil, a new record for peanut exports, a new record for soybeans yields, growing a corn crop Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Plains Peanut Festival set for Sept. 24
From the Georgia Peanut Commission: TIFTON, Ga. (Sept. 16, 2016) The The 2016 Plains Peanut Festival kicks off Sept. 24 with a parade and lots of peanuts. The festival is held annually in Plains, Georgia, home of President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, and Bobby Moss will be honored …
New Record for U.S. Peanut Exports
U.S. peanut exports keep setting new records, as for the year they were up 64.1 percent, with the value of those exports coming in just over $804 million, which is up 23 percent. Tyron Spearman has more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
Updated Peanut Acreage Numbers
USDA released their monthly crop reports earlier this week, along with an update concerning the amount of acreage planted to peanuts. Tyron Spearman has a look at those updated numbers for Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …
Alabama Fall Crop Outlook
From the Alabama Cooperative Extension System: AUBURN, Ala.—Farming is not for the faint of heart. Many are the varying factors that play a part in good growing seasons and high yields. Producers deal with pest pressures, weed issues, too much—or not enough—rainfall and a plethora of variables on a daily basis during the growing season. There are a number of …