There is a positive outlook for reference prices and commodity programs in the new Farm Bill, Tyron Spearman has more.
Progress Made on 2024 Farm Bill
Congress is making progress on the Farm Bill with both the House and Senate moving forward with their versions. Tyron Spearman shares more.
Planting Progress for Cotton
Cotton planting is picking up across the belt, and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the latest numbers. According to the USDA National Agricultural Statics Service (NASS), this is where cotton and peanut planting progress across the Southeast stood as of this past Sunday: In Alabama cotton planted was 8 percent, which compares to 13 percent at this time last year, while …
Peanut Contracts and Planting Estimates
Listen below as Tyron Spearman discusses the current peanut contracts and planting estimates.
Peanut Efficiency Award Application Closing Soon
Applications for the Peanut Efficiency Award will close soon. Tyron Spearman shares more. Click HERE for application information.
Peanut Industry Update: Withdrawn Contracts and Farm Bill Disparities
There is movement in the peanut marketing world, Tyron Spearman has more.
Branch Inducted to Hall of Fame
University of Georgia peanut researcher, Bill Branch was recently inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame for shaping the peanut industry with his innovative peanut breeding program. Tyron Spearman has more.
Registration Open for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
The Georgia Peanut Commission reminds growers and industry leaders that registration is ongoing for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference scheduled for July 17 to July 19 at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Savannah, Georgia. This year’s theme is entitled, “Rollin’ on the River.” The three-day event will be held at the hotel and will provide attendees …
The Incredible Sustainable Peanut
Peanuts are an incredibly sustainable crop, with data being collected to quantify the impact. Tyron Spearman has more.
NPB Promotes Peanuts at Major Natural Foods Show
The National Peanut Board recently promoted peanuts at a major natural foods show in Anaheim, CA. Tyron Spearman reports.