USDA’s 2019 Planting Intentions Report indicates more acres will be going to peanuts this year than what we saw in 2018. Tyron Spearman has the new peanut acreage numbers, along with an update from other crops.
Georgia Peanut Commission Increases Funding for Research Projects in 2019
Board approves $653,901 in research projects The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors has approved $653,901 in research project funding for the 2019-20 research budget year. This action was taken during the commission’s March board meeting. The research projects approved include 35 project proposals submitted from the University of Georgia, USDA Agricultural Research Service and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. …
Peanut Growers Urged to Use Certified Seed
Heading into the 2019 growing season, peanut growers are being urged to use certified seed. Tyron Spearman has the story.
American Peanut Shellers to Celebrate 100 Years
The American Peanut Shellers Association (APSA) will be celebrating their 100th Anniversary Gala next week in Albany, Georgia. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Growing Organic Products
The U.S. peanut market has recognized that organic peanuts could be in future developments. And in a story from Tyron Spearman, Americans are now spending more than $21 billion on organic consumer packaged goods.
U.S. Peanut Export Volume Holding Steady
U.S. peanut exports overall are holding about the same volume as last year. But according to Tyron Spearman, the various categories are mixed.
Peanut Proud Festival is Saturday
The 2019 Peanut Proud Festival is coming up this Saturday, March 23rd. Tyron Spearman will be there and has this report.
Peanut Market Update
No real changes this week to the U.S. peanut market. Tyron Spearman notes there are no new contracts at this time.
Slight Change in Peanut Ending Stocks
New numbers show a slight change in the ending stocks of peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Issues with U.S. Peanut Exports
Tyron Spearman looks at some of the issues concerning U.S. peanut exports.