AgNet Online

Today Tyron Spearman updates where things stand with the peanut harvest in Argentina, and also has information about new products being offered by Golden Peanut Company.  Report 1 (:30 mp3)   Report 2 (:15 mp3)

Tyron Spearman looks at some of the information affecting peanut growers in the new farm bill. Report (1:15 mp3)

Today Tyron Spearman tells us about one Congressman who has a lot of peanut acres in his district, and how he is proud of the new farm bill they’ve worked out.   Report (:45 mp3)

The latest peanut stocks and processing report is out and Tyron Spearman say the numbers show peanut usage is down.  Report (1:00 mp3)

Tyron Spearman has a look at some numbers out this week concerning the peanut industry.  Report (:25 mp3)

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service put out their weekly crop progess report, as Tyron Spearman looks at where the process of planting peanuts across the Southeast and the other peanut growing areas stand at this time.  Report (1:10 mp3)

Tyron Spearman has information about data being released by the Farm Service Agency and also has a story about efforts underway to again try and ban peanuts from airlines. Report 1 (:35 mp3)    Report 2 (:30 mp3)

Today Tyron Spearman updates where things stand with peanut planting progress here in the Southeast and also says plans in Washington are to get a new fam bill completed soon. Report 1 (:20 mp3)    Report 2 (:35 mp3)

Today Tyron Spearman looks at the issues growers are facing right now concerning the planting date for peanuts. Report (1:00 mp3)

Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut posted price saying it rose again this week. Report (:15 mp3)

The Unviersity of Florida’s West Florida Research and Education center near Jay has been conducting research the past few seasons with managing weed control in twin-row cotton. Extension Agronomist Barry Brecke explains why and what they found. Report (1:00 mp3)

As many prepare to plant peanuts, one UGA agronomist says weed management right from the start will be key this year. Report (1:00 mp3)

Word out of Washington today is Congress would like to have another week to work on the Farm Bill, but Tyron Spearman says the President may not go for it .  Report (:45 mp3)

Plus Tyron has the latest posted price for peanuts. Report (:15 mp3)

Tyron Spearman today has a couple of stories, the first on the fact a few peanut acres have been planted.  Report (:35 mp3)

The other concerns the efforts to try and find funding for the new Farm Bill.  Report (:40 mp3)

Big differences still remain between congress and the administration over the Farm Bill, and agriculture Secretary Ed Shafer says unless they get closer to a compromise by next week, a long term extension of the current farm bill is likely.

Report(1:00 mp3)

Meanwhile, the House has finally named members for a farm bill conference committee.
Report 1 (:30 mp3)    Report 2 (1:00 mp3)

List of all the conference committee members here.

Among the members is Adam Putnam of Florida.
FL Report(1:00 mp3)

As we all know input costs continue to rise, and Tyron Spearman says that also includes peanut seed prices.  Report (:25 mp3)

Results from a recent study shows good new for peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the details.  Report (:30 mp3)

Today Tyron Spearman has information about a new peanut variety and also about the fact that no  peanuts will be coming out of China this year.  Report (:30 mp3)     Report 2 (:30 mp3)

The latest stocks & processing report for peanuts is out as Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers.  Report (1:00 mp3)

 According to USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, growers intend to plant more peanuts this year compared to last. Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers released this morning. Report (1:15 mp3)        

The National Peanut Board wants growers to know this is a great time for peanuts.   Report (1:00 mp3)

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Tyron Spearman has the latest posted price information for peanuts along with news about a new opportunity for peanuts on the web.            Report 1 (:15 mp3)      Report 2 (1:00 mp3)

Today Tyron Spearman has information about a recent audit that is calling for possible changes to peanut pricing. Report (1:00 mp3)

Some wonder just how many peanuts will be planted this spring, as Tyron Spearman says many will be looking forward to seeing the intended acreage reports which come out Monday, March 31st. Report (:20 mp3)

Tyron Spearman reviews projects that have been approved by the Peanut Foundation, some that will benefit growers here in the Southeast. Report (1:00 mp3)

Today Tyron Spearman has the latest out of Washington concerning the Farm Bill and what’s happening with it in the Finance Committee. Report (1:00 mp3)

Tyron also has the latest peanut export numbers and looks at information compiled about concerns over food attitudes.  Report 1 (:30 mp3)   Report 2 (:30 mp3)

With higher prices for many crops, some peanut growers are wondering whether to plant something different this season. But Tyron Spearman says if you’ve already signed a contract then you need to plant peanuts.  Report (1:00 mp3)

In today’s peanut news there’s information about the fact adjustments may be needed in the peanut inspection numbers while the Alabama Peanut Producers are currently seeking nominees to represent them on the National Peanut Board.  Report 1 (:30 mp3)  Report 2 (:30 mp3)

Tyron Spearman is in Washington D.C. and had a chance this morning to catch up with Representative Jim Marshall, who represents Georgia’s Eighth District in the U.S. Congress. They discussed where things currently stand with the new farm bill.  Report (3:10 mp3)

With the lack of a farm bill and fluctuating commodity prices, some farmers are taking their time deciding what crops to plant this spring. A new product from DuPont called First Shot is helping farmers by allowing them to go ahead and get their burn down done before they make final planting decisions.

Report (1:00 mp3)