Thanksgiving is next week, which means it’s officially every foodie’s favorite time of the year! November also happens to be Peanut Butter Lovers Month, which we think is far from a coincidence. This year, we’re celebrating by taking a look at some sweet and savory peanut-inspired spins on some Thanksgiving classics. Let’s get cookin’! Dinnertime […]

It’s November, which means it’s officially National Peanut Butter Lovers Month! To celebrate, we’re taking the time to acknowledge and celebrate the Texas peanuts that make peanut butter taste so great. Did you know that one acre of peanuts will make approximately 30,000 peanut butter sandwiches? It’s true! With numbers like that, it’s no wonder […]

When it comes to peanut butter, there are no tricks involved – only treats! Halloween isn’t complete without fun parties, creative costumes, and, of course, tasty treats. This year, however, try opting for some fun and easy-to-make DIY treats with the whole family instead of resorting to the same ol’ bag of candy! Peanut Butter […]

Did you know that peanuts are the most water efficient nut? It’s true! As one of the most sustainable, nutritious, and environmentally-friendly foods in its category, peanuts are positioned to meet the challenges of an ever-growing world while making the smallest footprint possible. Even though they may seem simple on the outside, each and every […]

WASHINGTON, March 29, 2018 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 60 counties in Texas as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought. Those counties are: Archer Deaf Smith Hockley Oldham Armstrong Dickens Hutchinson Parmer Bailey Donley Kent Potter Baylor Floyd King Randall Bowie Foard Knox […]

For most peanut farming families, peanut butter sandwiches are a daily meal out in the fields. Whether it’s with honey, jelly or just a spoonful of their favorite peanut butter, most farmers love to eat what they grow. For the Furgeson family, things weren’t that simple on their 1000 acre peanut farm. Anthony and Traci […]

ARGENTINA UPDATE Officials report that another period has passed without rainfalls in the peanut region.  The expectations for the peanut crop continue getting worse day by day because of the lack of rain.  Plants are under extreme stress as they begin to show a vegetative shrinkage and some even dying. One noted, the moisture reserves […]

LUBBOCK, Texas (February 16, 2018) – The Texas Peanut Producers Board re-elected two board members and elected two new board members during elections held in January. Each person elected will serve a six year term, or until the year 2024. Clint White of Vernon was re-elected in Voting Region Two and Grayson Wilmeth of Dilley […]

LUBBOCK, TEXAS – Congress cleared a budget agreement and disaster-aid package that has a significant impact on farmers for the 2018 crop year. The budget agreement passed the House by a vote of 240 to 186 and passed the Senate by a vote of 71 to 28. The President has also signed the legislation. The […]

Texas Peanut Producers Board seeks National Peanut Board nominees. LUBBOCK, TEXAS – The Texas Peanut Producers Board (TPPB) seeks eligible peanut producers who are interested in serving on the National Peanut Board. TPPB will hold a nominations election to select two nominees each for member and alternate to the National Peanut Board during a meeting […]