Peanuts

Funding will support studies focused on production challenges, crop management and new opportunities for growers.
Strong supplies and rising stocks point to continued price pressure unless demand accelerates.
Decoupled base acres may amplify income inequality and distort planting decisions as farm program payments increase.
Southern producers head into 2026 with thin margins, tighter credit, and rising agronomic risks despite scattered yield improvements.
The USDA noted that peanut edible utilization season-to-date is down 3% on the year, despite overall stocks increasing.
Justin Wilson’s unexpected cobbler recipe features juicy blueberries, a splash of brandy, and a tender crust with subtle nuttiness thanks to a bit of peanut butter melted into the batter.