Why not celebrate this versatile food? Cathy Isom fills us in about a month long celebration for one of America’s favorite snack foods. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. March is National Peanut Month and today on March 1st, it’s Peanut Butter Lover’s Day. National Peanut Month had its beginnings as National Peanut Week in 19-41, but later …
Peanut Calendar
Tyron Spearman runs through some upcoming events in March that may be of interest to Southeast peanut growers.
March is National Peanut Month
Many in the peanut industry are ready to celebrate National Peanut Month. As Tyron Spearman reports, the annual event takes place every year in March.
Peanut Loan Deadline is Thursday
The deadline to place peanuts in the loan is Thursday, February 28. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Discussing Peanut Numbers
Peanut broker George Lovatt spoke at the recent National Peanut Buying Points Convention. He projects the carry-out from the 2018 crop at 1,304,000 tons, explaining the kernel market is signaling the need for fewer peanuts in 2019. Tyron Spearman has the story.
Special Peanut Awards Presented
Special awards were presented during a recent peanut industry event. Tyron Spearman was there and has the details.
Peanut Export Update
A new report from USDA shows higher numbers for U.S. peanut exports. But as Tyron Spearman explains, this information is from November of last year.
Top Priorities for Peanut Industry
During a recent event, some of the top priorities for the peanut industry were discussed. Tyron Spearman has the story.
Strong Carry-Forward of Peanuts
New numbers from USDA note the U.S. peanut industry entered 2019 with a carry forward about 12% less than last year, but ending stocks are still high. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Peanut Calendar
Tyron Spearman has a look at various events coming up that may be of interest to peanut farmers.