Exports of U.S. peanut butter continues to do well. And as Tyron Spearman reports, our friends to the North is one big reason why. Exporting U.S Peanut Butter
Perdue Speaks at AFBF Convention
Also appearing on the American Farm Bureau Convention program this past weekend was U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. Tyron Spearman reports that Perdue said the Trump administration is “rolling back onerous regulations” at USDA and all across the federal government. Perdue Speaks at AFBF Convention
Peanut Calendar
Tyron Spearman has a look at this week’s peanut calendar. Peanut Calendar
New American Peanut Council Officers
New officers were recently installed for the American Peanut Council. Tyron Spearman has the story. New American Peanut Council Officers
Birdsong Peanuts Experiences Major Warehouse Fire
As many of you may have heard, Birdsong Peanuts did experience a major fire at its Greenwood, Mississippi buying point and storage facility that started late last week. Tyron Spearman has the details. Birdsong Peanuts Experiences Major Warehouse Fire
The Farm Bill Is in Our Future
The Farm Bill is going to be in our future. There is a 10-year baseline, but every five years, we get a new Farm Bill. The 2014 Farm Bill is projected to cost about $956 billion. Coming up, we don’t know the exact budget figures as of yet. But SNAP, the Food Stamp program, is a full 77 percent of …
Peanut Farmers Launch a New Year
Peanut farmers are getting ready to launch a new year. Tyron Spearman gives an update on the 2017 crop placement, what has been sold, harvest and delivery. Tyron also has information on the Price Loss Coverage payments and market update. Peanut Farmers Launch a New Year
Peanut Marketing Loan Program Update
Tyron Spearman fills producers in on the Peanut marketing Loan Program, letting producers know what is available to the farmers by some shellers. Buying Points reports that lots of tons of peanuts are still not marketed from the 2017 crop. Farmers signed up part of them on the Contract Basis, and are still holding some, that need to be marketed in …
Ending Peanut Stocks Could Be an Issue Next Year
The latest numbers indicate there could be an issue with peanut stocks next year. Tyron Spearman has the details. Ending Peanut Stocks Could Be an Issue Next Year
More Web Based Technology for the Peanut Industry
According to information presented during a recent conference, the peanut industry is moving to more web based technology. Tyron Spearman has the details. More Web Based Technology for the Peanut Industry