USDA Employees Back at Work

Dan Economy

The partial government shutdown is over, at least until February 15th. In a story from Tyron Spearman, USDA employees are back at work today. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Purchasing Peanut Butter

Dan Peanuts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will be purchasing peanut butter as part of its trade mitigation program. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Board to Discuss Research

Dan Peanuts

During their upcoming meeting, the National Peanut Board is scheduled to discuss research and other items of interest to growers. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Candy Company Predicting Higher Sales

Dan Peanuts

Mars Inc., the company best known for peanut candy like M&M’s and Snickers, looks to double the size of their business over the next 10 years. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Contracts Being Offered

Dan Peanuts

The first peanut farmer stock contracts are being offered at buying points. According to a report from Tyron Spearman, a limited number of tons are being offered at each buying point. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Some FSA Offices Opens Tuesday

Dan Economy

Last week USDA announced they were going to temporarily reopen some Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices across the country to perform certain limited services for farmers. Tyron Spearman reports if you were not able to stop by last Thursday and Friday, they will be open this Tuesday, January 22. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Increased Disaster Funding Efforts

Dan Economy

Congressmen from across the Southeast were instrumental in adding $1.9 billion in disaster relief for farmers suffering agricultural losses to the supplemental appropriations bill approved this week by the U.S. House of Representatives. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Peanut Farm Show Award Winners

Dan Georgia, Peanuts

During the annual Georgia Peanut Farm?Show and Conference awards luncheon, which took place at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center, the Georgia Peanut Commission presented a variety of awards to individuals that have contributed to the advancement of the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman has the story. Below Press Release from Georgia Peanut Commission The Georgia Peanut Commission presents the following …

Bristow Leaves AL Peanut Producers

Dan Alabama, Peanuts

Caleb Bristow has spent the past few years serving as executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA). But according to a story from Tyron Spearman, Bristow recently left APPA for another position. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024