Ag in Review for the Week Ending April 15, 2016

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In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about the cost of inaction on the Trans Pacific Partnership, how a bug has a few peanuts producers concerned, Vidalia onions, bees, eggs Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Pest has Peanut Growers Concerned

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The Burrower Bug is a silent peanut pest that eats away at profits, and according to a story from Tyron Spearman, it’s a pest that has a few producers concerned. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Growers Attend International Peanut Forum

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A few growers from the Southeast were among the attendees at this week’s International Peanut Forum. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Talking Peanut Fertility

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The correct amount of fertilizer is of course important for any crop, and Tyron Spearman reports one extension specialist has information for Southeast growers when it comes to fertility of the peanut crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NPB Targeting Millennial Group

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Tyron Spearman tells us about the National Peanut Board efforts to target the millennial generation in their newest advertising campaign. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Voting Underway for New Flavor of Peanut Candy

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In honor of their 75th anniversary, M&M’S is empowering fans to choose the brand’s newest peanut–flavored addition to its iconic line-up in a nationwide “Flavor Vote“. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Price Update

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Tyron Spearman has an update for us concerning where the peanut posted price currently stands and any contract offers that are out there. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Recommendations for Southeast Peanut Farmers

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As we get closer to seeing peanut seed go into the ground, Tyron Spearman reports one man had a few recommendations for Southeast farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Georgia Peanut Commission Increases Funding for Research Projects in 2016

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The commission approves $423,036 in peanut research projects The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors has approved research project funding for the 2016-17 research budget year. Tyron Spearman has more on that story Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Total Peanut Exports Up Slightly

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The latest numbers show total peanut exports are up slightly. And Tyron Spearman reports that is mostly due to an increase in peanut butter exports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024