China Set to Import $100 Million Worth of U.S. Peanuts

Dan Exports/Imports, Industry News Release, Peanuts

China is buying U.S.-produced peanuts on a very high level. The USDA says that will continue. An Agri-Pulse report says China will purchase $100 million dollars of American peanuts. Sales data so far in 2017 says it very well could happen. The U.S. has already sold $29 million dollars’ worth of peanuts from Texas, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia, as …

More Inspectors Expected to Grade Peanuts

Dan Peanuts

Many inspectors and assistants are working overtime to help buying points try to stay ahead of peanuts arriving from the fields. But according to a story from Tyron Spearman, more inspectors are expected to help grade this year’s crop.   Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Former President Carter Promotes Peanuts

Taylor Hillman Peanuts

Former President Jimmy Carter once again attended the annual Plains Peanut Festival, and according to Tyron Spearman, is still promoting peanuts. 09-25-17 Former President Carter Promotes Peanuts (1) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cotton May Take a Hit from Irma, Hopefully Peanuts Will Not

Taylor Hillman Cotton, Peanuts, Weather

Any impact from Irma on cotton won’t show up until next week’s crop progress numbers. Stephanie Ho has the story. 09-12-17 Cotton May Take a Hit from Irma   USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says peanuts will hopefully remain unscathed by Irma. 09-12-17 Hopes That Irma Will Not Impact Peanuts Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

NPB Plans for Selling More Peanuts

Dan Peanuts

The National Peanut Board’s FY-18 program of work continues to implement the NPB strategic plan by improving the economic condition of USA peanut farmers and their families through compelling promotion and ground-breaking research. Tyron Spearman has the details.     Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Finding Labor to Inspect Peanuts

Dan Peanuts

Efforts are underway to secure enough folks to inspect peanuts during this year’s harvest. Tyron Spearman has the story.     Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

New Drying Sensor for Peanuts

Dan Peanuts

A new peanut drying sensor network could make things easier for peanut growers and processors. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, the new sensor monitors temperatures and humidity levels inside semi-trailers and the kernel moisture content, and no one has to climb into the trailers to collect peanuts and check their moisture content. Image: ARS scientists developed a new moisture-monitoring …

Strong Market for 2016 Peanuts

Taylor Hillman Peanuts

Markets for 2016 peanuts continue to be strong, as supplies continue to drop. Tyron Spearman has an update on those numbers along with a look at contract offerings for the 2017 crop. 07-20-17 Strong Market for 2016 Peanuts Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Still Selling Old Crop Peanuts

Dan Peanuts

USDA is reporting that old crop peanuts are still being sold. Tyron Spearman has the details.       Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Controlling Leaf Spot and Stem Rot in Peanuts

Dan Peanuts, Weather

Many areas of the peanut belt across the Southeast has seen rainfall the past few days, and as Tyron Spearman reports, it’s a time many need to be looking at the control for both leaf spot and stem rot.     Image Credit: Valdosta State University, Dr. Emily G. Cantonwine, Department of Biology Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture …