Farmers across the Southeast are watching market information, trade news and more to help decide which is better to plant this year, cotton or peanuts. Tyron Spearman looks at the many issues going into those decisions. Deciding Between Cotton and Peanuts
Many Unknowns in the Peanut Market
There are many unknowns right now affecting the peanut market. Tyron Spearman has the story. Many Unknowns in the Peanut Market
Peanut Market Watching China
The market is watching U.S. peanut exports to China closely right now, and Tyron Spearman says that is mostly because of the proposed tariffs on other U.S. ag products to that country. Peanut Market Watching China
Special Week for Peanut Industry
There is a big event taking place, which Tyron Spearman says makes this a special week for the peanut industry. Special Week for Peanut Industry
Agri View: Peanuts vs. Cotton
Everett Griner talks about how peanuts got their start in the South in today’s Agri View. Everett tells some of the history of the peanut, including the battle to be king over cotton. Peanuts vs. Cotton Peanuts: a major crop in the southern states. A farm product used and enjoyed throughout the world. But, it didn’t start out that way. …
Watching Peanut Contracts
Peanut farmers are watching contracts closely right now. Tyron Spearman has the story. Watching Peanut Contracts
Slight Increase in Peanut Prices
There is a slight increase in U.S. peanut prices this week, and as Tyron Spearman reports, weather issues continue to hamper the crop in a competing country. Slight Increase in Peanut Prices
Peanuts Not Included in China Retaliation
It was announced that China is moving forward with retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. agricultural products. But according to Tyron Spearman, so far that does not include peanuts. Peanuts Not Included in China Retaliation
Southeast Seeing Drop in Peanut Acres
When the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its 2018 Planting Intentions Report last week, Tyron Spearman reported less acres were expected to go for peanuts this year than what was planted last year. Today, he reports there may be a pretty sizable drop in acres across the Southeast if last week’s report is realized. Southeast Seeing Drop in Peanut Acres
Peanut Industry Seeking More Funding for Exports
The peanut industry is supporting efforts for Congress to increase funding for the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development Program (FMD) in the new Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has the details. Peanut Industry Seeking More Funding for Exports