How Peanuts Grow: The Complete Cycle - National Peanut Board
Jun 2, 2023 · Unlike most plants, the peanut plant flowers above the ground, but fruits below ground. From planting to harvesting, the growing cycle of a peanut takes 4 to 5 months, depending on the type and variety. Sustainability of resources, communities and family are top priorities for USA peanut farmers.
The Rise of Peanuts During the Pandemic - National Peanut Board
Jun 2, 2023 · Examine the surge in peanut popularity during the pandemic, america’s ultimate comfort food. A detailed analysis by the National Peanut Board.
Did You Know That There Are 4 Different Types of Peanuts?
Aug 14, 2023 · All peanuts come from the same plant, Arachis hypogaea, and today’s peanut is genetically almost completely identical to its original ancestor dating back over 10,000 years. That said, today we have different “types” of peanuts as a …
Peanuts Are The Crop of Now - nationalpeanutboard.org
Peanuts are the seventh most valuable crop in the U.S., with a farm value of more than $1 billion. Aside from their contribution to the economy, peanuts help us fight hunger in communities of need, whether in the US or abroad.
25 Fun Facts about Peanuts & Peanut Butter - National Peanut Board
Aug 15, 2023 · 25 Fun Facts about Peanuts & Peanut Butter. Aug 15, 2023. It takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter. By law, any product labeled “peanut butter” in the United States must be at least 90 percent peanuts. It takes 3.2 gallons of water to produce 1 ounce of peanuts.
Prioritizing Heart Health
Sep 1, 2023 · Peanuts have a qualified health claim that says scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, including peanuts, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.
The Story of Peanuts & Peanut Butter - National Peanut Board
Jun 2, 2023 · The history of peanuts is a journey from South America, to Asia, east across the Atlantic Ocean and back again to North America. Peanut butter was first introduced at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904 and became a source of delicious protein during the …
A Day of Peanut Harvesting with West Drake - National Peanut …
Jun 2, 2023 · West Drake, a fourteenth-generation peanut farmer from Newsoms, Virginia, took over the National Peanut Board’s Instagram account to show consumers what it takes to harvest peanuts. On his family’s 1,400-acre farm they grow 200 acres of peanuts.
Peanut Per Capita Consumption: New Record for Second Year in a …
Oct 18, 2021 · Peanuts’ ability to meet the various needs of consumers is reflected in the new data of a second consecutive year of record-breaking increases in per capita consumption. This achievement is made possible through continued collaboration and efforts across the …
Peanuts and Sustainability FAQs - National Peanut Board
Sep 1, 2023 · Peanuts are a naturally sustainable crop and one of nature’s original “zero-waste” plants. From roots to shells, every part is utilized throughout the planting, growing, harvesting and production process. Peanuts are water efficient and enrich the soil with fertilizer; farmers are producing more peanuts on the same land with fewer inputs.