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 […]

Jan. 23, 2018—ATLANTA—Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue recently appointed five members and six alternates to serve on the National Peanut Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2018, and ending Dec. 31, 2020. One appointee, the Texas alternate, will serve the remaining one-year portion of a vacancy. The members and alternates will be […]

Preparing gifts for teachers, coworkers and family doesn’t have to be difficult. These recipe and craft ideas are simple and quick for those last minute needs. The best part is they all include peanuts! Grab a fresh glass of hot coco and have fun making these peanut holiday recipes for your Christmas party. 1. Crock […]

Press Release from the USDA, Farm Service Agency. View the PDF version here. FSA County Committee Elections Begin; Producers Receive Ballots Week of Nov. 6 Farmers and Ranchers Have Voice in Local Farm Program Decisions COLLEGE STATION, Texas, October 31, 2017 – Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting State Executive Director for Texas, Erasmo (Eddie) Trevino, […]