When it comes to shipments of U.S. peanuts over the past few months, Tyron Spearman reports the decline continues.
Efforts to Help Farmers Increase Yields
One U.S. Congressman said they are doing everything they can to help farmers increase yields. Tyron Spearman has the story.
Peanut Crop is 97% Planted
The weekly USDA crop report shows 97% of the nation’s peanut crop has been planted. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest numbers.
Redding Talks New Farm Bill
One of the speakers at last week’s USA Peanut Congress was Bob Redding, executive director of the U.S. Peanut Federation. He told attendees that 151 members of Congress have never voted on a Farm Bill, and thus a lot of education must be done. Tyron Spearman has the story.
Dry, Hot Conditions Expected for the Southeast Peanut Crop
During last week’s USA Peanut Congress, attendees learned that dry and hot conditions are expected over the next month for the Southeast peanut crop. Tyron Spearman has the story.
Hi-lights from USA Peanut Congress
The 26th Annual USA Peanut Congress took place this week, as joint meetings of the American Peanut Council and the American Peanut Shellers Association took place. Tyron Spearman was there and has this report.
Peanut Exports Are Down
The latest report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicates U.S. peanut exports are down. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest numbers.
Peanut Farmer Speaks at Senate Special Hearing
The U.S. Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management and Trade held a hearing last week titled “Agricultural Trade: Priorities and Issues Facing America’s Farmers.” Representing the U.S. Peanut Federation was Karla Baker Thompson with JET Farms Georgia and Integrity Farms of Camilla, Georgia. She presented testimony on the export market for peanuts and some of the issues the peanut …
USA Peanut Congress Meets This Week
Many in the peanut industry are in South Carolina this week for meetings of the USA Peanut Congress. Tyron Spearman is one of those, and he has more information about this annual event.
Peanut Company Announces New Investment
Birdsong Peanuts has announced they will invest $25.1 million into its peanut shelling facility in Suffolk, Virginia. Tyron Spearman reports they will also make investments in other plants across the Southeast.