It’s been announced that an agreement has been signed to move ahead with developing a new peanut grading process. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Peanut Exports Continue Lower Trend
The latest report concerning U.S. peanut exports indicates the lower trend continues. Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers.
More Details from August Crop Report
Tyron Spearman has more numbers from yesterday’s USDA report concerning this year’s peanut crop.
Estimated 30 Percent Rise in U.S. Peanut Production
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released their August crop reports today, and according to a report from Tyron Spearman, peanut acreage in the U.S. will be up over 30% from last year.
Finding Labor to Inspect Peanuts
Efforts are underway to secure enough folks to inspect peanuts during this year’s harvest. Tyron Spearman has the story.
Growers Invited to Field Tours
There are a variety of field tours coming up over the next couple of weeks across the Southeast. Tyron Spearman runs through the list of those events that growers may be interested in attending.
Peanut Industry Raises PAC Dollars
During a recent peanut industry event, Political Action Committee (PAC) dollars were raised. Tyron Spearman has the details, along with information about what one Congressman had to say about work on the 2018 Farm Bill.
New Drying Sensor for Peanuts
A new peanut drying sensor network could make things easier for peanut growers and processors. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, the new sensor monitors temperatures and humidity levels inside semi-trailers and the kernel moisture content, and no one has to climb into the trailers to collect peanuts and check their moisture content. Image: ARS scientists developed a new moisture-monitoring …
Peanut Consumption Running Lower than Earlier Thought
The latest numbers indicate consumption of peanuts may not be quite as much as what was earlier predicted. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Farm Bill Listening Sessions Continue
Another Farm Bill listening session took place, this time in Texas. Tyron Spearman has information about how the peanut industry was involved.