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Farmers See Small Uptick in Peanut Payments This Week

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:23 PM

Agricultural producers received slightly higher compensation for their peanut crops during the first week of March. The weekly price report shows a modest increase from the previous reporting period.

Farmers across the country experienced a small boost in what they earned for their peanut harvests during the week that concluded on March 7th.

According to the latest agricultural pricing data, growers received an average of 24.2 cents for each pound of farmer stock peanuts they sold, representing a marginal increase of one-tenth of a cent compared to the prior week.

The weekly price update reflects the ongoing fluctuations in the agricultural commodity market that directly impact farming operations nationwide.

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