Recent rains in some parts of the Southeast have helped with crops in those areas. Tyron Spearman has more information from this week’s peanut crop update.
APRES Meeting This Week
The American Peanut Research and Education Society (APRES) is meeting this week in Dallas, TX. Tyron Spearman has more information about the 54th annual meeting, which will focus on managing risk and promoting sustainability in peanuts. The APRES meeting is being held July 12-14 at the Omni Las Colinas Hotel in Dallas.
Half of U.S. Peanut Crop is Pegging
According to USDA’s latest crop update, half of the U.S. peanut crop is now pegging. Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers.
More Crop Estimate Numbers
Tyron Spearman runs through more crop numbers from USDA’s recent plantings report.
Peanuts More Nutritious Than You Think
Let’s talk about nutrition. The peanut is a plant-based protein. Like peanuts, which is said to be healthier than the typical animal protein found in fast food. Tyron Spearman fills us in about a report from The Peanut Institute.
Peanut Market Very Quiet as Farmers Evaluate the Weather
Reporting on the peanut market. The market is still very quiet as farmers are evaluating the recent rains to see if they can get this crop moving or not. Most farmers that have not signed a contract aren’t worried about it now until harvest time. Tyron Spearman reports more about who is buying peanuts on the export market, and checks …
Peanut Butter and Peanuts Purchased for Nutrition Program
USDA Stocks and Processing Report revealed the government has purchased peanut butter and peanuts for the Nutrition Program. Tyron Spearman reports how this purchase will be utilized with the School Lunch Program or nutrition programs for prisons and other areas.
Weather Affecting Peanut Crop
Previously we reported on Georgia with the extreme hot, dry conditions on the peanut crop. Tyron Spearman gives an update on the peanut crop conditions for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. He also gives an update on the nationwide conditions, with the affect the weather is having on this years crop.
Peanut Crop Update
Rain is badly needed across certain areas of the Southeast, as dry conditions are affecting crops. Tyron Spearman has the latest crop condition numbers.
Peanut Industry Learns about New USDA Programs
During the recent USA Peanut Congress, a USDA Farm Service Agency representative told those in attendance there are many new programs in response to the Covid Pandemic, as well as Natural Disasters. Tyron Spearman has more details.