Peanut Acreage Forecast Down from 2020, Up from 2019

Dan Peanuts

We told you last week that USDA’s 2021 Planting Intentions Report shows a two percent drop in peanut acreage this year compared to 2020. But according to a story from Tyron Spearman, the forecast for 2021 is higher than peanut planted acreage in 2019. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Peanut Stocks Lower, Government Purchases Up

Dan Peanuts

The latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report from USDA indicate lower stocks, but Government purchases are up. Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Georgia’s Warnock and Bishop Visit with Farmers

Dan Corn, Cotton, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Pecans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

On Wednesday, Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock was in the Southwest part of the state visiting agricultural producers at various stops. From fruit and vegetables to peanuts, cotton, pecans, and more. Warnock told Southeast AgNet’s Tyron Spearman this is such a huge sector in the Georgia economy. Also on that tour with Senator Warnock was Congressman Sanford Bishop, who told Spearman he was …

Aid for Crop and Livestock Producers

Dan Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Livestock, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman provides more information about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s efforts to expand aid to agricultural producers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Fewer Acres of U.S. Peanuts Expected in 2021

Dan Peanuts

USDA’s 2021 Planting Intentions Report indicates there will be two percent fewer acres going to peanuts this year than what we saw in 2020. Tyron Spearman has looked at those numbers, along with an update on other major row crops. According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), other key findings from the 2021 Prospective Plantings report for Alabama, Florida …

Peanut Farmers Encouraged to Use Certified Seed

Dan Peanuts, Seeds

With planting season nearing, peanut farmers across the Southeast are being encouraged to use certified seed. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Market Update

Dan Peanuts

While there have been no recent changes to peanut contracts, Tyron Spearman reports they have been a little bit stronger this year. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Proud Festival is This Weekend

Dan Peanuts

A big event is taking place this weekend, as the 2021 Peanut Proud Festival will be held in Blakely, Georgia. Tyron Spearman runs through some of the events, which includes being able to enjoy hot, grilled PB&J sandwiches. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

EU Suspending Tariffs on Peanuts

Dan Exports/Imports, Peanuts, Tariff

In a sign of easing trade tensions, the U.S. and European Union agreed late last week to suspend tariffs on a variety of products, including peanuts. While for now, it’s only a temporary removal of the tariffs, Tyron Spearman reports it’s still good news for the U.S. peanut industry. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …