Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of four members and four alternates to serve on the National Peanut Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms, from Jan. 1, 2019, to Dec. 31, 2021. Appointed are: Georgia: Andy Bell (Member) and Donald G. Chase (Alternate) South Carolina: Bud Bowers (Member) and Harry Wimberly (Alternate) Texas: Peter Froese Jr. (Member) and Jeff Roper (Alternate) …
Two Major Peanut Meetings Coming Soon
There are two major meetings in the peanut industry coming up soon. Tyron Spearman has the details. Two Major Peanut Meetings Coming Soon Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Condition of Cotton and Peanut Crops
Across the Cotton Belt, the overall condition of the nation’s crop has continued to slip during the past few weeks. However, the peanut crop has seen a slight improvement. Gary Crawford has the first part of this story. Condition of Cotton and Peanut Crops In Alabama, the cotton crop condition is rated 8 percent poor to very poor, 21 percent …
Peanut Calendar for This Week
Tyron Spearman has a look at this week’s peanut calendar. Peanut Calendar for This Week Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Peanut Assessment Formula Changing
A change is being made to the assessment rate computation under the Agricultural Marketing Service’s regulations regarding a national research and promotion program for U.S. peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the details. Peanut Assessment Formula Changing Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
More Peanut Export Numbers
Tyron Spearman digs even deeper into the latest monthly report concerning peanut exports. More Peanut Export Numbers Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Preparing for USA Peanut Congress
Over 300 folks are expected to attend the 2018 USA Peanut Congress at Amelia Island, FL. According to Tyron Spearman, it starts this weekend, and the program includes some exciting topics and speakers. Preparing for USA Peanut Congress Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Peanut Crop Update
Planting of the 2018 peanut crop is close to being finished. Tyron Spearman has an update on where planting stands and how the crop looks at this point. Peanut Crop Update Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
No Peanut Amendments in Senate Farm Bill
Many in agriculture are pleased the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry gave their approval to the Senate version of the 2018 Farm Bill. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, no peanut amendments are included in this bill. No Peanut Amendments in Senate Farm Bill Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
U.S. Senate Ag Committee passes 2018 Farm Bill
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 …