Recent rains across some areas of the cotton belt has really helped with the overall condition rating of the nation’s crop. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says it is in better shape than it was a year ago at this time. And Rippey takes a look at peanut planting and condition. In Alabama, cotton planted is 91 percent. Last year at this time it was …
Peanut Production: Reminders Early in Season
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Peanut Team remind growers about the importance of promoting a proper plant stand now to avoid replanting later. UGA Extension peanut agronomist Scott Monfort discusses what producers should be mindful of now that most of the state’s crop has been planted. “I think we need to be …
Quiet Peanut Market
With peanut planting getting closer to completion, the market for the 2022 crop continues to be very quiet. Tyron Spearman looks at what some are saying about marketing peanuts this year. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Peanut Crop Update
As of this past week, the peanut crop was 80% planted and for the first time this year, USDA is releasing weekly crop condition reports. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest numbers. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Southern Peanut Growers Conference Set for July 21-23
The Georgia Peanut Commission and fellow members of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation remind growers that registration is ongoing for the annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference, scheduled for July 21-23 at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. The three-day event provides farmers from Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi a chance to obtain timely information about peanut-related issues, …
Registration Continues for Southern Peanut Growers Conference in July
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission and fellow members of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation remind growers that registration is ongoing for the annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference. It is scheduled for July 21-23 at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. The three-day event is for farmers from Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. It will provide …
Peanut Planting Continues Across the Southeast
Much needed rains are finally being seen in some of the peanut growing areas. Tyron Spearman reports dry conditions have had an effect on planting up to this point. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Peanut Export Market Update
While U.S. peanut exports are down compared to this time last year, they have been somewhat steady as of late. Tyron Spearman runs through the list of countries who are and aren’t buying our peanuts right now. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Southeast Cotton, Peanut Planting Pace on Target
Rain across some areas of the Southeast have halted cotton and peanut planting for a bit. But USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes that as of this past Sunday the pace of both is on target with the 5-year averages across the belt. He first looks at cotton. And Rippey updates peanut planting progress. In Alabama, cotton planted is now at 74 percent. Last year …
Inflation and Peanut Butter
While peanut butter prices are under the same inflationary pressures that many items are under, the base raw material, peanuts, has been extremely stable in price. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024