When USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its September crop production estimates, it noted the U.S. peanut crop is now expected to be up 24% compared to last year. According Tyron Spearman, that is up 9% from the previous forecast. Peanut production is forecast at 6.79 billion pounds, up 9% from the previous forecast and up 24% from 2019. …
Another Increase in Per Capita Peanut Consumption
For the 20th year in a row, the per capita consumption of peanuts has seen an increase. Tyron Spearman looks at the new numbers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Peanut Harvest Underway
Peanut harvest began a few weeks ago in Florida, but according to Tyron Spearman, it’s now underway in parts of Alabama and Georgia. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Georgia Peanut Commission Partners with Atlanta Hawks Star Trae Young in Donating Peanut Butter to Atlanta-Area Schools
TIFTON, Ga. (Sept. 8, 2020) – The Georgia Peanut Commission and the Trae Young Family Foundation partnered to donate 7,200 jars of Peanut Proud peanut butter to metro Atlanta school food pantries during the month of August. Peanut butter, one of the most requested items among food banks, is one of Young’s favorite snacks he enjoys regularly to stay nourished …
USDA Reminds Farmers of Sept. 30 Deadline to Update Safety-Net Program Crop Yields
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2020 – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farm owners that they have a one-time opportunity to update Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program yields for covered commodities on the farm. The deadline is September 30, 2020, to update yields, which are used to calculate the PLC payments for 2020 through 2023. Additionally, producers who elected Agriculture Risk …
Peanut Market Update
Overall, peanut markets have remained quiet. But Tyron Spearman has an update of where the numbers currently stand. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Increase in Peanut Exports
New numbers continue to show an increase in U.S. peanut exports. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
UGA Cotton/Peanut Research Field Day Slated for Wednesday
Event co-sponsored by Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and UGA Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams The Georgia Cotton Commission and Georgia Peanut Commission remind growers that it is not too late to register for this year’s virtual University of Georgia Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day. The half-day event is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9 and will focus on …
Peanut Crop Update
Whiteflies and white mold are two factors that are being noted in reports from some peanut fields across the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Be Ready for Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Next Season
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV) of peanuts was problematic for growers this year. While it is too late to do something about TSWV this year, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension plant pathologist Bob Kemerait encourages producers to take note and be prepared for next planting season. “Recognize that Tomato spotted wilt is really bad this year. There’s nothing you can …