Tyron Spearman recently talked with a peanut grower who serves on the Georgia Peanut Commission about why research efforts are important to the industry. Research Keeping Georgia Peanut Growers in the Game
More Details from USDA Crop Report
Tyron Spearman has more details from the September crop reports released this week by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). More Details from USDA Crop Report
Hurricane Florence Affecting Peanuts / Farm Bill Negotiations Continue
With Hurricane Florence moves closer to the Southeast, many in agriculture are preparing, including peanut growers. Tyron Spearman has that story, along with an update on the 2018 Farm Bill negotiations. Hurricane Florence Affecting Peanuts-Farm Bill Negotiations Continue
Peanut Estimates Decrease
In the September crop report released by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS), the estimate for this year’s peanut crop has dropped a little more. Tyron Spearman has the numbers. Peanut Estimates Decrease
Time to Get the Farm Bill Done
In a story from Tyron Spearman, many in agriculture are telling Congress that now is the time to get the 2018 Farm Bill done. Time to Get the Farm Bill Done
Discussing Peanut Varieties
During last week’s University of Georgia Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day, sponsored in part by the Georgia Peanut Commission, growers were able to learn more about various peanut research efforts. Tyron Spearman was there and talked with a well-known peanut breeder about both new and older varieties. Discussing Peanut Varieties
Increase in Peanut Consumption
The latest numbers indicate an increase in the consumption of peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the details. Increase in Peanut Consumption
Lots of Peanuts on Hand
The latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report indicates there are still a lot of peanuts on hand. Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers. Lots of Peanuts on Hand
Efforts Underway to Complete a New Farm Bill
With Congress returning after its summer break, many in agriculture will be watching the efforts to get the 2018 farm bill put together before the current bill expires at the end of the month. Efforts Underway to Complete a New Farm Bill
USDA to Make Food Purchases
As a part of USDA’s Market Facilitation Program, food purchases will be made. Tyron Spearman has the details. USDA to Make Food Purchases