Late last week, the United States Department of Agriculture released May’s Peanut Stocks and Processing Report, indicating the numbers continue to dwindle. Tyron Spearman has the details.
U.S. Peanut Acreage Down 4 Percent
The United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released its 2019 planted acreage reports today. According to Tyron Spearman, peanut acreage in the United States is down 4 percent from last year.
Peanut Popularity on the Menu Rising
Recent reports indicate there has been a rise of various dishes that include peanuts on many menu’s. Tyron Spearman has the story.
Duties of American Peanut Council
The American Peanut Council (APC) has been meeting this week, and Tyron Spearman has a story explaining the duties of the APC.
Good Growing Conditions for Cotton and Peanuts
U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist Brad Rippey says weather conditions have been good for growing cotton. He also discusses an improvement in the peanut crop.
Peanut Industry Meeting this Week
Various folks in the peanut industry are meeting this week. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Peanut Market Update
Tyron Spearman as has look at various news items concerning peanut marketing.
Peanut Trade Advisory Committee Appointed
Back in 1974, U.S. Congress established the advisory committee system to ensure that U.S. agricultural trade policy objectives reflect U.S. public- and private-sector commercial and economic interests. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, a peanut trade advisory committee has been appointed.
Strong Approval for National Peanut Board
Peanut producers recently voted overwhelmingly to continue the Peanut Promotion, Research, and Information Program, administered by the National Peanut Board (NPB), in a referendum conducted by the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Tyron Spearman has the details.
Slight Change to Peanut Supply Numbers
USDA and the team that evaluates Peanut Supply and Disappearance recently noted a slight change in the numbers. Tyron Spearman had the details.