During meetings held last week in Washington D.C. centered around worldwide hunger, the chairman of the United States Peanut Federation discussed the role peanuts play in addressing hunger issues. Tyron Spearman has more details.
Buying Points Still Receiving Peanuts
Peanuts are still rolling in to buying points across the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has an update on that, and also looks at what peanut-related Halloween candies are the most popular.
More Peanuts Expected This Year
Despite lower yields in some states due to the drought this summer, Tyron Spearman reports the forecast is for more peanuts this year compared to last year.
FSIS Update on Peanuts Received
The Federal State Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued an update on the amount of peanuts that have been received and recorded thus far. Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers.
American Peanut Council Promotes Peanuts in Japan
Efforts continue to see more exports of the U.S. peanut crop to Japan. Tyron Spearman has information about a recent promotion by the American Peanut Council.
GPC: Peanuts Racing to the Mind of Consumers
by Will Jordan Georgia Peanuts raced to the finish line in the Yellawood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway with driver Todd Gilliland finishing 13th out of a field of 38 in the NASCAR Cup Series Race. Each of the 188 ground-pounding laps took the Georgia Peanut Commission’s Georgia Peanut branding to fans both in the stands and at home. Investing peanut …
GPC Promoting Peanuts Through NASCAR
By Will Jordan It is time to start your engine and put the pedal to the floor as the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) gears up for NASCAR this weekend at the Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega County, Alabama. Through Front Row Motorsports, the Georgia Peanut Commission invests advertising dollars to promote Georgia peanuts to NASCAR fans around the world. A car …
Georgia Peanuts Reap Benefits from Hurricane Idalia
by Will Jordan The Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Cotton Commission held their joint Cotton-Peanut Field Day in Tifton last week focusing on current research and late-season trends across both crops. To discuss the Georgia peanut crop’s current stage and potential impacts of Hurricane Idalia, Southeast AgNet visited with Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension Peanut Agronomist.
Country Music Star, Tractor Company Team Up to Sell More Peanuts
Fendt and Luke Bryan are teaming up to sell more peanuts. Tyron Spearman reports the Boldly Grown Peanuts are available in three delicious flavors.
Peanuts Discussed at Global Food Allergy Prevention Summit
Folks from the peanut industry recently took part in a Global Food Allergy Prevention Summit (GFAPS). Tyron Spearman has more details.