Peanut growers in Argentina compete with growers here in the U.S. for many foreign markets. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, the 2016 peanut crop in Argentina ended with no good news due to adverse weather conditions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
USDA Wrapping Up Data Collection for October Crop Report
Many folks are looking forward to seeing the various numbers that will be available from USDA’s October Crop Report which comes out October 12th. And as Gary Crawford reports, USDA is trying to wrap up the huge job of collecting data for that report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
New Appointees to Peanuts Standards Board
The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2002 Farm Bill) requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Peanut Standards Board (Board) for the purpose of advising the Secretary on quality and handling standards for domestically produced and imported peanuts. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, new appointees have been made to that Board. Download Audio …
Promoting My Peanut Emoji
An effort is underway to get folks excited about an effort to get a peanut added to Apple’s emoji keyboard. Tyron Spearman says it’s called, “Where’s My Peanut Emoji“. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
FDA Allows Peanuts to be called Healthy
From the National Peanut Board: Sept. 29, 2016 – ATLANTA – The Food and Drug Administration is now allowing peanuts to be called “healthy.” FDA announced on Wednesday that they are beginning the public process to redefine the “healthy” nutrient content claim for food labeling. In the interim, FDA has issued guidelines that allows industry to refer to peanuts as …
Increase in Some Peanut Contracts
Due to the fact peanut yields are not quite what some had forecast, Tyron Spearman reports there has been an increase in price for some peanut contracts being offered right now. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Peanut Pricing Update
Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut pricing update. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Peanut Harvest Continues
In the weekly crop report from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, the amount of peanut acres harvested across the Southeast is steadily climbing. Tyron Spearman has the updated numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Peanut Processor Completes Expansion
A peanut and nut processor in Georgia recently announced they had completed their major expansion project. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 23, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at how the major Presidential candidates feel about WOTUS, that a 13-year ban on U.S. beef exports to China is ending, why cotton growers are being reminded to “Keep it Clean”, a new record for peanut exports, Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …