Peanut Industry News Bites

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today, Tyron Spearman has a quick look at various news items of interest to folks in the peanut industry.   Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

U.S. Broiler Exports on the Rise

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Poultry

Demand for U.S. broilers is growing around the world. Gary Crawford has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed During Harvest

Clint Thompson Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Seeds, Soybeans

Alexandria, VA—August 3, 2020—As harvest begins across the country, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) reminds farmers about the importance of taking precautions to ensure treated seed does not enter the grain supply.  “Seed treatments provide farmers with an economical means of protecting seeds and seedlings against early-season insect pests and diseases—resulting in stronger and more uniform stands, healthier plants …

Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act Introduced in Congress

Clint Thompson Alabama, Coronavirus, Florida, Georgia

The Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act was introduced in Congress late last week to help preserve agricultural fairs across the country. The legislation from Democrat Jimmy Panetta of California and Republican Billy Long of Missouri is also designed to help fairs recover from large financial losses they’ve suffered because of COVID-19. A large number of fairs across the country didn’t take …

NASDA: Senate Coronavirus Aid Falls Short for Agriculture

Clint Thompson Alabama, Coronavirus, Florida, Georgia

Negotiations to finalize the next coronavirus relief package in Congress are far from the finish line, and so is aid for agriculture, according to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). The Senate Republican proposal includes a second round of $1,200 stimulus payments for individuals, extends additional unemployment payments by $200 a week through September, and includes substantial …

Tough Times for Cotton Farmers Not Expected to Improve Anytime Soon

Clint Thompson Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Times are tough for cotton farmers and they are not expected to improve anytime soon. Jody Campiche, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis at the National Cotton Council, said the December ’20 contract is currently trading at a little less than 62 cents per pound. “I think given just the amount of cotton stocks in the world and production …

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 07-31-2020

Clint Thompson Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended July 31, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 16,700 head compared to 9,959 last week and 16,967 year ago. Compared to one week …

Peanut Candy, Snack Purchases Slip in June

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

According to the latest USDA Peanut Stocks and Processing Report, peanut candy and snack purchases by consumers slipped a bit in June. Tyron Spearman has the new numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …

New and Free Online Farm Stress Management Course

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia

There are some who wonder about farm stress, and how you recognize the signs and symptoms of it. Gary Crawford has a story about a new online stress management training course for farmers and anyone connected with agriculture. Recognizing the high levels of stress affecting America’s farmers and ranchers, USDA’s Cooperative Extension System, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and …

Live Cattle Prices Discussed at Summer Business Meeting

Clint Thompson Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

The Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting wrapped up Thursday in Denver, Colorado where producers from across the country were on hand to discuss various issues. One of those was live cattle pricing. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Live Cattle Marketing Committee was one of the committees who met this week. According to Ethan Lane, NCBA vice president of government …