As of November 30, 2021, peanut stocks in commercial storage significantly increased to 5.54 billion pounds from 4.50 billion pounds a year earlier. The stocks consist of 4.85 billion pounds of actual farmer stock and 668 million pounds of shelled peanuts. Edible grade stocks made up 502 million pounds, with 473 million pounds being consumed as food and 29.1 million pounds being used for oil. Commercial processors utilized 199 million pounds of shelled edible grade peanuts in November for various products like peanut butter, candy, and snacks, while 52.2 million pounds were crushed for oil and cake and meal. Deliveries for the Government Domestic Feeding and Child Nutrition Programs reached 4.47 million pounds of peanut butter and 77.8 thousand pounds of roasted peanuts. Additionally, the article notes a slight increase in treated seed stocks to 1.19 million pounds from 858 thousand pounds in October 2021.