Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut price update.
Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference set for Thursday, Jan. 19
Producers can improve the bottom-line of their farming operation with knowledge, connections and information gained at the 41st annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference, held at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center, Jan. 19, 2017, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Peanut farmers and those involved in the peanut industry will be able to learn more about …
Peanut Supplies are Dropping
The latest Peanut Stocks and Processing report is showing that stocks of peanuts in commercial storage as of the end of November 30 are down over 12 percent. Tyron Spearman has those numbers, along with information showing that the industry maintained increases in peanut candy usage and peanut butter.
After Record Year, Peanut Exports Slowing
U.S. peanut exports are slowing, as latest numbers show peanuts and major product exports are down 1 percent. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Peanut Vendor Chats with Consumers
The National Peanut Board secured a few moments with the anonymous Peanut Vendor who runs the Board’s new Twitter and Instagram handles (@PeanutsHere). Tyron Spearman has more information about the hilarious vendor.
Peanut Count and Price Update
Tyron Spearman has a look at the latest peanut count and where contract prices currently stand.
Increase in Domestic Food Use of Peanuts
The latest Stocks and Processing report from USDA shows the domestic use of peanuts is up. Tyron Spearman has the numbers.
Slight Changes to Peanuts Supply Report
The U.S. Department of Agriculture made some slight adjustments on the 2016/17 peanuts supply. According to Tyron Spearman, they increased import numbers, but the U.S. production number did not really change.
National Peanut Day
Cathy Isom has a national holiday for Americans to go nuts over, National Peanut Day! That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.