USDA’s planted peanut acres estimate is a bit different from what peanut Extension specialists had estimated total planted peanut acreage to be. Tyron Spearman looks at the difference between the numbers.
Peanut Market Update
Tyron Spearman has quick marketing update for peanut growers.
Peanut Stocks Still Dropping
According to USDA’s latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report, stocks of peanuts keep dropping. Tyron Spearman has the numbers.
Ag Calendar Events This Week
Tyron Spearman has a quick look at some events coming up this week that farmers across the Southeast may be interested in attending.
Southern Peanut Farmers Launches New Program
The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation knows that maintaining the reference price in the upcoming Farm Bill is crucial. But, efforts are underway by a small group to lower the reference price, thus threatening the entire Peanut Program. Tyron Spearman has the details. Go to a new website, www.PeanutProgramWorks.com to learn more and learn how you can get involved.
China Peanut Crop to Reach Record Level
A peanut specialist with the China Chamber of Commerce told USA Peanut Congress attendees that the 2017 China peanut crop is expected to reach a new record high. Tyron Spearman has the story.
NPB Promoting New Allergy Research
The National Peanut Board (NPB) is working in various ways to get information out concerning new allergy research. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Peanut Acreage Up 9 Percent
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released its 2017 planted acreage numbers, and according to this report from Tyron Spearman, peanut acreage in the United States is up 9 percent from last year.
Southern Peanut Growers Conference Registration Deadline
Southern Peanut Growers Conference is scheduled for July 20-22, 2017 at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, Miramar Beach, Fla. Registration deadline is June 30, 2017. Conference Schedule Conference registration rates increase by $50 on July 1. Register Online Printable Registration Form Visit Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort online The 19th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference will be held July 20 – 22, 2017 at …
National Peanut Board Expands Reach of Research Dollars
The National Peanut Board, along with funding partner USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), recently announced research grants totaling $ 1.4 million have been awarded to help find solutions to two vexing issues: accurate diagnosis of peanut and food allergies and continuous improvements in water use efficiency in peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the details.