It was announced this week that GOP Senator Thad Cochran from Mississippi will retire from the U.S. Senate on April 1st due to health reasons. As Tyron Spearman reports, peanut and cotton farmers across the Southeast appreciate what he has done for agriculture. Thad Cochran Retiring April 1st
Georgia PB&J Day set for Monday at State Capitol
The Georgia peanut industry joins together to celebrate National Peanut Month in March and donate peanut butter to the Atlanta Community Food Bank The Georgia peanut industry plans to celebrate by hosting the 2018 Georgia PB&J Day at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia, and donating 10,080 jars of peanut butter to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The event …
Higher Peanut Stocks
The latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report is showing a higher number of stocks are on hand. Tyron Spearman has the new figures. Higher Peanut Stocks
Peanut Buying Point is Integral Link
According to a peanut industry representative, the buying point is an integral link in the chain. Tyron Spearman has the story. Peanut Buying Point is Integral Link
March is National Peanut Month
March is National Peanut Month, and according to Tyron Spearman, there are various upcoming events to help celebrate. March is National Peanut Month
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
There are so many different ways to enjoy this. Cathy Isom gives us a few in telling us about a day made especially for those who love a popular sandwich spread. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day March 1st is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day. Whether you prefer it smooth and creamy, natural or …
Peanut Milk Sampled at Various Events
The National Peanut Board has been working closely with Elmhurst to launch the first-ever peanut milk. Various promotions have been held, along with sampling of the new milked peanuts at industry events. From the American Peanut Council meeting in December to the recent Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show. NPB President and CEO, Bob Parker, told Southeast …
Southeast Peanut Crop Report
A report covering the peanut crop in Alabama, Florida and Georgia was given at a recent event. Tyron Spearman has the details. Southeast Peanut Crop Report
Efforts Continue in Prevention of Peanut Allergies
Peanut allergy prevention continues to be a major effort by the National Peanut Board (NBP). According to Bob Parker, NPB president and CEO, the NPB is pleased with the latest guidelines for the prevention of peanut allergies in the United States. Efforts Continue in Prevention of Peanut Allergies
Growers Should Plant for the Market
During the recent National Peanut Buying Points Association Conference, a University of Georgia economist told peanut buying point managers that elimination of generic base means planted acres are fully decoupled from Title 1 commodity program, and therefore growers need to plant for the market. Tyron Spearman has the story. Growers Should Plant for the Market