U.S. peanut exports for January-August 2020 saw a value of $519 million, which is an increase of 18%. Tyron Spearman runs through all the latest numbers from the American Peanut Council (APC).
Peanut Harvest Update
Tyron Spearman has a rundown of how the peanut harvest was faring here in the Southeast and across the belt as of this past weekend.
Peanut Industry Investing in Nutrition Research
Efforts continue towards nutrition research in the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman reports there are a lot of investors whose funding has served as a vehicle for the industry to invest in these research efforts.
USDA Updates Peanut Supply and Disappearance Numbers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently put out the latest Peanut Supply and Disappearance Report. Tyron Spearman runs through some of the new numbers.
Peanut Market Update
No major changes have been seen in the offers for peanuts, but Tyron Spearman reports the shell market has dropped slightly.
Buying Points Providing Safe Facilities
Buying point managers are uniting with the peanut inspection services to provide safe and clean facilities to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Tyron Spearman has more details.
APC Looking at Food Trends
The American Peanut Council (APC) is investigating international food trends. Tyron Spearman reports this effort is underway to see how these trends may impact peanut exports.
Peanut Forum Postponed
It has been announced by the American Peanut Council that the Peanut Forum has been postponed. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Peanut Market Update
Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut market update.
More Details on CFAP
Tyron Spearman has a look at more of the details from the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) that was announced last Friday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). For all the information on USDA’s work during the COVID-19 pandemic and resources available, visit https://www.usda.gov/coronavirus.