Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced that estimated agricultural damages due to Hurricane Michael total nearly $1.5 billion, with the timber industry bearing the brunt of the devastation at $1.3 billion in economic losses. “Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida Panhandle, and many of Florida’s rural communities, which rely heavily on agriculture, took the worst hit. As we continue …
Lower Peanut Production Forecast
New figures from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) indicate lower peanut production for 2017 than first thought. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest numbers. Lower Peanut Production Forecast Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Looking Ahead at 2019 Peanut Crop
With harvest of the 2018 peanut crop winding down, thoughts are already underway of what to expect for the 2019 crop. Tyron Spearman has the story. Looking Ahead at 2019 Peanut Crop Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
More Peanut Promotions Needed
There are still a lot of peanuts that need to move through the system, and according to a story from Tyron Spearman, efforts will be underway to promote peanuts in various ways to do just that. More Peanut Promotions Needed Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Nominations Open for Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer. The state winner will be announced at the Georgia Peanut Farm Show on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, in Tifton, Georgia. The award is sponsored by the Georgia Peanut Commission and BASF. The Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award is based upon the applicant’s overall farm operation; environmental and stewardship …
November Is Peanut Butter Lovers Month
November is Peanut Butter Lovers Month. Tyron Spearman looks back at how this annual event was started. November is Peanut Butter Lovers Month Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
43rd annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show set for Jan. 17, 2019 in Tifton
Make plans to attend the 43rd annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The one-day show is free and open to all farmers and industry representatives to attend. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit with …
New Report Indicates Lower Peanut Usage
The latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report from USDA notes usage of peanuts are down. Tyron Spearman looks at the new numbers. New Report Indicates Lower Peanut Usage Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Hurricane-Ravaged Florida Farmers Wonder Who’s Listening
While much of mainstream news seems to be stuck on mid-term campaign coverage or arguing about whether words matter, thousands of rural farm families severely impacted by Hurricane Michael and other recent storms are starting to wonder if their words are even being clearly heard. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam hosted an agricultural listening session late Tuesday afternoon in Blountstown …
Peanut Harvest Update
Tyron Spearman has an update on how the peanut harvest is faring in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Peanut Harvest Update Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024