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.
National Peanut Board Announces New Budget
The National Peanut Board (NPB) recently announced their budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Tyron Spearman has all the details.
U.S. Peanut Federation Discusses Trade with Lawmakers
This week the U.S. Peanut Federation (USPF), which serves as a unified voice in Washington, D.C. for all sectors of the peanut industry, took part in a sub-committee hearing to discuss trade issues. Tyron Spearman has more details. USPF is comprised of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation, the American Peanut Shellers Association, and the National Peanut Buying Points Association. U.S. Peanut Federation …
Peanut Crop Conditions are Favorable
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their weekly Crop Conditions report on Monday, and the latest numbers indicate conditions of this year’s peanut crop are mostly favorable. Tyron Spearman looks at the where things stand at this time of the year.
Still Waiting to Contract Peanuts
With peanut planting expected to wrap up soon, there are still many farmers waiting to contract their crop. Tyron Spearman has the story.
Quiet Peanut Market
With peanut planting getting closer to completion, the market for the 2022 crop continues to be very quiet. Tyron Spearman looks at what some are saying about marketing peanuts this year.
Peanut Crop Update
As of this past week, the peanut crop was 80% planted and for the first time this year, USDA is releasing weekly crop condition reports. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest numbers.
Promoting Sustainability in the Peanut Industry
Efforts are underway to promote sustainability in the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman looks at some of the ways that one company is already doing it.
Investing in Peanut Research
Much work has been done over the years in peanut research. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, those efforts continue in order to fight issues that peanut growers are currently dealing with.
Peanut Planting Continues Across the Southeast
Much needed rains are finally being seen in some of the peanut growing areas. Tyron Spearman reports dry conditions have had an effect on planting up to this point.