Harvest of the nation’s cotton and peanut crops continues. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey said 94% of the nation’s cotton crop had bolls opening as of this past Sunday. While cotton harvest progress is slow, he said conditions of the crop are favorable. And Rippey says overall it was a pretty good week for peanut harvest progress. In Alabama, 92 percent of the …
Harvest of Cotton and Peanuts Lags behind Normal
Harvest for the nation’s cotton crop continues and conditions remain resilient despite the slower than average development. But, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the pace of cotton harvest is still behind last year’s pace and the five year average. And Rippey said while this year’s peanut crop condition is rated significantly better than last year’s at this time, the pace of the harvest …
GPC Continues Promoting Peanuts at Expo
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission’s (GPC) promotion of the state’s peanut crop continued this week at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. It provided executive director Don Koehler and his GPC staff the opportunity to share a few sandwiches and peanuts and educate attendees about the value and importance of one of Georgia’s top row crops. “I’ve …
Harvest of Cotton and Peanuts Continues
While the recent dry weather conditions have allowed the harvest of both cotton and peanuts to pick up, it also created favorable conditions for cotton crop development. But, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes the percentage of cotton bolls opening around the country are still behind the 5-year averages. And Rippey notes there are also delays in harvest progress for peanuts. In Alabama, …
New Study Shows Increase in Cognitive Benefits from Peanuts
We’ve provided information before about the health benefits of peanuts. And today, Tyron Spearman has a report about another new study which shows cognitive benefits of eating peanuts on a regular basis. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Various Factors Affecting Exports of U.S. Peanuts
Exports of U.S. peanuts has seen a slide as of late. Tyron Spearman has a look at some of the issues affecting those exports, especially to China. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
GPC Promoting Peanuts Through Multiple Sports Outlets
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) is partnering with multiple sports organizations this fall to promote Georgia peanuts. Jessie Bland, manager of promotions and marketing at GPC, discusses the importance of GPC’s working relationship with such organizations as the Atlanta Braves, NASCAR and college football teams like the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech and Georgia Southern. “The Georgia …
Georgia Peanuts Hi-lighted in New Learning Journey
The Georgia Peanut Commission, together with the GPB Education, have announced the launch of a new virtual learning journey, Georgia Peanuts. This interactive journey, available at gpb.org/peanuts, offers students a unique learning experience as they explore the impact peanuts have on Georgia and beyond. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …
Discussion about Base Acres for Peanuts
A recent discussion took place concerning base acres for peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
China Slows Purchases of U.S. Peanuts
The latest numbers show exports of U.S. peanuts have been down over the past year. Ad according to a story from Tyron Spearman, part of that is due to a slowdown in the amount China is taking. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024