A representative from MANA Nutrition, one of the world’s leading suppliers of Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF), spoke during a recent event. Tyron Spearman reports they learned how peanuts were being used in efforts to fight malnutrition in more than 50 countries across the globe. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …
Economy Slowdown Affecting Peanuts
During a recent conference, an ag economist said the economy is on a slowdown. Tyron Spearman has a story explaining how this may affect the peanut industry. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
New Data Confirms Peanuts are More Water Efficient than Ever
The water footprint of peanuts has been relatively small for decades, but updated data shows the industry has improved water efficiency by nearly a third. According to the National Peanut Board (NPB), newly released data shows 3.2 gallons of water is used to produce one ounce of shelled peanuts. Water usage for major tree nuts has also improved but remains higher than …
Exporting Peanuts Not as Easy as in Previous Years
Tyron Spearman explains why exporting peanuts isn’t as easy as it has been in previous years. Tyron also gives us an update on the export numbers from around the world for peanuts. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Grading Peanuts Issues within Processing Plants
This was a tough year for grading peanuts in the Southeast. Meetings are being held throughout the Southeast to discuss the problems they are having in grading the peanuts. Tyron Spearman explains what was discussed at a recent meeting. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service Buying Peanuts
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service announced this week they are buying peanuts. Tyron Spearman has a full report. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Talking about Aflatoxin in Peanuts
During a recent meeting, discussions were held about aflatoxin in peanuts. 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
Work Continues to Sell U.S. Peanuts to China
While the amount of U.S. peanuts being shipped to China has slowed some, Tyron Spearman reports efforts to sell more continue. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Harvest Nearing End for Peanuts, Half Over for Cotton
Harvest of the nation’s cotton and peanut crops continues. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey said there was mostly good weather for the week ending this past Sunday. He notes the nation’s cotton harvest pace has passed the half-way point. And Rippey has the latest look at harvest progress for the nation’s peanut crop. In Alabama, 96 percent of the cotton crop saw bolls opening, …
Peanuts Still Coming in to Buying Points
While peanut harvest is getting close to wrapping up another season, Tyron Spearman reports the crop is still coming in to buying points across the Southeast. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024