Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut price update.
Farmers Support Proposed Revisions to Peanut Quality Standards
The Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) supports a recommendation from the Peanut Standards Board to revise the minimum quality and handling standards for domestic and imported peanuts marketed in the U.S. The proposed rule, issued May 25 in the Federal Register, would relax the allowance for damaged kernels in farmers’ stock peanuts when sorting and determining segregation. The Peanut Standards …
Peanut Planting Deadlines Nearing
The crop insurance planting date deadlines for peanuts is nearing. Tyron Spearman has this reminder.
Global Peanut Production Expected to Rise
The latest forecast shows global peanut production in is expected to rise almost one million tons. Tyron Spearman reports the areas harvested in China, India, and the United States are projected to grow.
Proposed Budget Cuts Would Affect Peanut Industry
The proposed budget numbers released by the Trump administration would include cuts that affect the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Peanut Planting Progressing
Peanut planting across the Southeast is progressing, and Tyron Spearman had the latest numbers.
Peanut Industry Attends Food Summit
Folks attending a recent Food Summit were able to learn the latest from the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman has the story.
Peanut Harvesting Issues in Argentina
One of the main competitors on the world market for U.S peanut growers is Argentina. But as Tyron Spearman reports, weather conditions have really caused many issues during the harvest in that country.
Peanut Planting Continues
The latest numbers from USDA indicate that peanut planting this year is running neck and neck with last year at this same time. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Marketing Results for Peanut Promotions
Various promotions for peanuts and peanut products have been run, and Tyron Spearman says the industry is pleased with results from some of those marketing efforts.