By Clint Thompson Soon it will be planting season for peanut growers in the Southeast. Industry leaders are ready to provide last-minute tips for farmers preparing to plant their crop. Ken Barton, executive director of the Florida Peanut Producers Association, reminds producers about the importance of not planting their crop too early. “One of the things I would recommend to …
Peanut Stocks and Processing Breakdown
Peanut Stocks and Processing has been issued for the seventh month of the marketing year. More details by catagory are given on what the peanut market is doing. Peanut farmers are negotiating their prices for the coming year, costs continue to rise, but contract prices still remain around the $500 dollar level. Tyron Spearman has more on the breakdown of …
Uncertainty is the Buzz Word Around the Peanut Market
The USDA didn’t rock the market this past week predicting that acreage in peanuts would be down 1 percent for the coming year. Tyron Spearman spoke with some brokers about the market and reports that “uncertainty” has been the buzz word around the peanut market these past few weeks. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Peanut Stocks and Processing Report Shows Increase from Last Year
Peanut Stocks and Processing has been issued by USDA for the seventh month of the marketing year. Tyron Spearman gives us a breakdown of the 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 …
Crop Planting Report has Peanuts, Corn Down and Other Crops Up for this Year
USDA Agricultural Statistics Service released their annual Crop Planting Report. Tyron Spearman reports the outcome for peanuts, cotton, corn, soybeans, and wheat. 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 …
Peanut Antitrust Litigation Settlement Moving Forward
For peanut growers who filed claims in the antitrust litigation settlement, funds are being distributed. But according to Tyron Spearman, those who filed a claim in 2021 must submit a W-9 by March 31, 2022 in order to receive those funds. Click here to learn more about the notice regarding the proposed settlement. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Preparing for the 2022 Peanut Crop
No changes have been made in peanut contracts being offered, as growers prepare for the upcoming season. Tyron Spearman has a look at various factors before seed goes into the ground for this year’s crop. 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 …
USPF Requests Additional Funding for RUTF in 2023 Appropriations Legislation
The U.S. Peanut Federation (USPF) joined five other agriculture organizations has requested more funding for ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) to address global childhood malnutrition while simultaneously stimulating the domestic agriculture economy. Tyron Spearman has more details. Click here to see the full letter. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Peanut Proud Festival is Saturday
The Peanut Proud Festival will be held this Saturday in Blakely, Ga. Tyron Spearman has more information about the annual event, along with a quick peanut market update. 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 …
Peanut Export Update
While there is still uncertainty in some areas for peanut exports, Tyron Spearman reports they are still moving. 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