Peanut farmers support the legislation The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry marked up the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and delivered on promises for bipartisan legislation from Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kansas, and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan. The farm bill as it is more commonly known, passed through committee today with a 20-1 vote. “We are …
Healthy Benefits of Peanuts
There is more information out about the healthy aspects of peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the details. Healthy Benefits of Peanuts
Southern Peanut Growers to Meet Next Month
Peanut growers across the Southeast are being reminded the 20th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference will be July 19-21, 2018 at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida. But the pre-registration deadline is June 30. The theme for this year’s conference is “Opportunities in Change”. This event will focus on growth opportunities and changes within the peanut …
Peanut Marketing Update
There are various factors affecting peanut markets right now, and Tyron Spearman looks at where prices are and why. Peanut Marketing Update
Wet Soils Hampering Peanut Planting
Due to recent wet conditions, the latest numbers indicate peanut planting this year across the Southeast is less than normal. Hear Tyron Spearman’s report: Wet Soils Hampering Peanut Planting
Rise in New Market Peanut Price
The price for new market peanuts did rise a bit last week. Tyron Spearman has the details. Rise in New Market Peanut Price
Global Peanut Forecast
A new forecast is calling for a decline in global peanut production this year. Tyron Spearman has the details. Global Peanut Forecast
Higher Peanut Stocks
USDA’s latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report is showing a higher number of stocks on hand. Tyron Spearman has the details. Higher Peanut Stocks
Peanut Planting Update
Wet conditions have slowed planting progress across the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has the details. Peanut Planting Update
Wet Conditions but Higher Prices
Subtropical Storm Alberto has left wet conditions across many areas being planted in the Southeast, and that is causing delays. But according to Tyron Spearman, there is some good news when it comes to prices. Wet Conditions But Higher Prices