More Numbers from USDA’s Peanut Stocks and Processing Report

Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released their monthly Peanut Stocks And Processing Report. Tyron Spearman runs through more numbers from that report. 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 …

Florida Commissioner Nikki Fried Shares USDA Disaster Assistance Programs for Agricultural Producers, Urges Early Reporting of Losses

(FDACS/Tallahassee, FL/Sep 30, 2022) —  In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is sharing important resources from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assist Florida agricultural producers who suffered losses due to the storm. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by Hurricane Ian that USDA has multiple programs to provide assistance in the wake of …

Lower Peanut Usage in August

USDA’s latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report is showing peanut usage was lower in August. Tyron Spearman has the numbers from the new report. 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 …

Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Affecting Peanut Crop

As peanuts come in to buying points across the Southeast, it’s being reported that tomato spotted wilt virus is really affecting the first third of this year’s crop. Tyron Spearman has more details. 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, …

Ian Could Bring Rain to Some Dry Peanut Fields

As Hurricane Ian works its way North, some dry peanut fields may receive moisture that could help with digging efforts. Tyron Spearman has the story. 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 …

Hurricane Ian Concerns on Cotton, Peanut Crops

When it comes to this week’s Southeast Crop Progress Report, cotton harvest has started in some areas. But, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says cotton crops now in the open boll stage in the Southern Atlantic region face the threat of impact from Hurricane Ian. And Rippey looks at what the USDA’s report says about the peanut crop as of this past Sunday. In …

Florida on Alert as Hurricane Ian Threatens

(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL/Sept. 26, 2022) — Gov. Ron DeSantis urged Floridians to be aware of local evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian is expected to strengthen into a “major” storm in the eastern Gulf of Mexico as early as Tuesday. DeSantis said during a media briefing just before noon Monday that Ian will bring heavy rain, strong winds, flash flooding, storm surges …

Peanut Harvests Yielding Quality Issues … So Far

By Clint Thompson Peanut harvests are underway across the Southeast. Unfortunately, early returns are not looking all that promising for growers. Quality issues are widespread with the early planted crop, says University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist Scott Monfort. “Growers are fast at it. They’ve been digging for a couple of weeks now, and we just now have a big …

The Carter’s and Mr. Peanut to be at Plains Peanut Festival

The 25th annual Plains Peanut Festival is Saturday, Sept. 24 in Plains, Georgia. Tyron Spearman reports the 39th U.S. President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter plan to ride in the parade, while Mr. Peanut will officially lead the parade. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

TSWV on Rise in Southeast Peanuts

By Clint Thompson One disease of peanuts this year was the worst growers have experienced in the past decade, according to University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist Scott Monfort. He is cautioning producers about tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), which made its presence known in multiple fields this year. “If you’ve got a significant amount of virus, 50%, 60% or …