Planting of both the cotton and peanut crops across the Southeast are in the final stages. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey has the latest cotton planting, squaring and condition ratings. And Rippey takes a look at peanut planting and condition. In Alabama, cotton planted is 95 percent. Last year at this time it was at 98 percent while the 5-year average is 96 percent. …
Peanut Company Announces New Investment
Birdsong Peanuts has announced they will invest $25.1 million into its peanut shelling facility in Suffolk, Virginia. Tyron Spearman reports they will also make investments in other plants across the Southeast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay …
National Peanut Board Announces New Budget
The National Peanut Board (NPB) recently announced their budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Tyron Spearman has all the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …
U.S. Peanut Federation Discusses Trade with Lawmakers
This week the U.S. Peanut Federation (USPF), which serves as a unified voice in Washington, D.C. for all sectors of the peanut industry, took part in a sub-committee hearing to discuss trade issues. Tyron Spearman has more details. USPF is comprised of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation, the American Peanut Shellers Association, and the National Peanut Buying Points Association. U.S. Peanut Federation …
Peanut Crop Conditions are Favorable
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their weekly Crop Conditions report on Monday, and the latest numbers indicate conditions of this year’s peanut crop are mostly favorable. Tyron Spearman looks at the where things stand at this time of the year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to …
Still Waiting to Contract Peanuts
With peanut planting expected to wrap up soon, there are still many farmers waiting to contract their crop. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to …
Cotton, Peanut Planting and Condition Update
Recent rains across some areas of the cotton belt has really helped with the overall condition rating of the nation’s crop. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says it is in better shape than it was a year ago at this time. And Rippey takes a look at peanut planting and condition. In Alabama, cotton planted is 91 percent. Last year at this time it was …
Quiet Peanut Market
With peanut planting getting closer to completion, the market for the 2022 crop continues to be very quiet. Tyron Spearman looks at what some are saying about marketing peanuts this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay …
Peanut Crop Update
As of this past week, the peanut crop was 80% planted and for the first time this year, USDA is releasing weekly crop condition reports. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production …
Promoting Sustainability in the Peanut Industry
Efforts are underway to promote sustainability in the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman looks at some of the ways that one company is already doing it. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …