Signed Peanut Contracts are Binding

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

With higher prices for many crops, some peanut growers are wondering whether to plant something different this season. But Tyron Spearman says if you’ve already signed a contract then you need to plant peanuts.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Congress Urged to Ratify Colombia Free Trade Pact

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

The Bush administration is urging Congress to ratify the Colombia Free Trade Agreement that was negotiated in 2006. USDA officials say it would be good for agriculture – including grains, meat, cotton, peanuts and specialty crops. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Inspection Adjustments & AL Seeking NPB Nominees

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

In today’s peanut news there’s information about the fact adjustments may be needed in the peanut inspection numbers while the Alabama Peanut Producers are currently seeking nominees to represent them on the National Peanut Board.  Report 1 (:30 mp3)  Report 2 (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

Farm Bill Update with Rep Jim Marshall

Randall Weiseman General, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman is in Washington D.C. and had a chance this morning to catch up with Representative Jim Marshall, who represents Georgia’s Eighth District in the U.S. Congress. They discussed where things currently stand with the new farm bill.  Report (3:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

First Shot Allows Planting Flexibility

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, General, Peanuts

With the lack of a farm bill and fluctuating commodity prices, some farmers are taking their time deciding what crops to plant this spring. A new product from DuPont called First Shot is helping farmers by allowing them to go ahead and get their burn down done before they make final planting decisions. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

Peanut Exports Booming & APC to Hold Meeting

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

According to the latest report peanut exports are doing very well, as Tyron Spearman has the numbers and also looks ahead to the American Peanut Council meeting coming soon.  Report 1 (:25 mp3)   Report 2 (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Month Events

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

March is Peanut Month and a variety of events have been held already including the GFA’s annual meeting. Tyron Spearman has these updates..  Report 1 (:30 mp3)   Report 2 (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Usage is Up

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman reports today that peanut usage is up which is good news for growers.   Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Planting Date is Big Issue

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Soon it will be time to start planting peanuts but the question is how soon. One extension peanut agronomist comments on this issue.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Graders File Workmans Comp

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has information about a group of peanut graders who recently filed for workmans comp.  Report (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024