U.S. Peanut Production Forecast to be Up 22 Percent

Dan Crop Forecasts, Georgia, Peanuts

When USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released their October crop production estimates, they noted the U.S. peanut crop is now expected to be up twenty two percent compared to last year. Tyron Spearman has the new numbers. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Buying Points Providing Safe Facilities

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Buying point managers are uniting with the peanut inspection services to provide safe and clean facilities to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Crop Update

Clint Thompson Peanuts

The cloudy, cooler weather and recent rains really slowed progress down for harvest across many areas of the Southeast. Tyron Spearman looks at what is being said about the peanut crop in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Georgia Peanut Bank Week celebrates peanut harvest Oct. 12-16

Clint Thompson Georgia, Peanuts

TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Bankers Association will join forces Oct. 12-16, 2020, to promote the 44th annual Georgia Peanut Bank Week. Financial institutions and local banks across the state will offer a tribute to Georgia’s 4,500 peanut farm families and the sustainability they provide to Georgia’s state and local economies. The 2020 theme, “Georgia Peanuts. …

Peanut Inspectors Following COVID-19 Guidelines

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As the peanut crop comes in, inspection services are taking every precaution to provide a safe and sanitary workplace for inspectors. Tyron Spearman reports they are doing this by following CDC guidelines. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cotton, Peanut Harvest Update

Clint Thompson Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The past week has seen cooler, dryer air across the Southeast which has helped in getting cotton and peanut harvest back underway in many areas. According to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, a majority of the nation’s cotton bolls are open. But the recent rains have put harvest across much of the Southeast behind, not only last year’s pace, but also …

Rise in Peanut Consumption Helps to Lower Stocks

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The latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report indicates rising consumption, which Tyron Spearman reports is helping to lower the stocks of peanuts. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Market Update

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While peanut harvest has slowed due to recent weather conditions, Tyron Spearman reports there have been no big changes in prices. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Peanut Harvest Running Behind

Clint Thompson Florida, Peanuts

Various folks were on hand in Jay, Florida earlier this week when U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue stopped by to tour the agricultural areas affected by Hurricane Sally. One of those on hand was the Executive Director of the Florida Peanut Producers Association (FPPA), Ken Barton. AgWired’s Cindy Zimmerman caught up with him to talk about the Florida peanut …

Weather Conditions Delay Southeast Peanut Harvest

Clint Thompson Peanuts, Weather

Recent rains and cloudy conditions have really hampered peanut harvest across the Southeast. According to a report from Tyron Spearman, some fields may never be harvested. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024