Efforts are still underway to move forward with the 2018 Farm Bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. Tyron Spearman has the details. Trying to Move Forward with House Farm Bill
Waiting on Farm Bill Votes
The U.S. House is expected to vote again on its version of the farm bill at some point before June 22, while Senate leaders have indicated they will bring up a vote on their version of the bill before the July 4th recess. Tyron Spearman reports many in agriculture are waiting for those votes to take place. Waiting on Farm Bill Votes
No Peanut Amendments in Senate Farm Bill
Many in agriculture are pleased the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry gave their approval to the Senate version of the 2018 Farm Bill. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, no peanut amendments are included in this bill. No Peanut Amendments in Senate Farm Bill
Healthy Benefits of Peanuts
There is more information out about the healthy aspects of peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the details. Healthy Benefits of Peanuts
More Details of Senate Farm Bill
The Senate Agriculture Committee is scheduled to discuss the 2018 Farm Bill Wednesday morning, and Tyron Spearman looks at more details of their version of the bill. More Details of Senate Farm Bill
Senate Ag Committee to Discuss Farm Bill
The Senate Agriculture Committee announced late last week it will discuss the 2018 Farm Bill this Wednesday morning. Tyron Spearman looks at some of the aspects of the Senate version of the bill. Senate Ag Committee to Discuss Farm Bill
Farm Bill Agreement Reached by Senate Leaders
It was announced Thursday that the Senate Agriculture Committee has scheduled markup of their version of the Farm Bill next Wednesday. Tyron Spearman has the story. Farm Bill Agreement Reached by Senate Leaders Read more here.
Peanut Marketing Update
There are various factors affecting peanut markets right now, and Tyron Spearman looks at where prices are and why. Peanut Marketing Update
Planting Dates for Crop Insurance
There have been some questions concerning planting date deadlines for crop insurance. So Tyron Spearman has a story that hopefully answers those questions. Planting Dates for Crop Insurance
Wet Soils Hampering Peanut Planting
Due to recent wet conditions, the latest numbers indicate peanut planting this year across the Southeast is less than normal. Hear Tyron Spearman’s report: Wet Soils Hampering Peanut Planting