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2026 Peanut Rx Updates

Researchers are urging farmers to utilize Peanut Rx as a tool to help guide their management decisions going into the 2026 planting season. Peanut Rx is designed to assist growers in modifying their production practices to effectively reduce risks to … Continue reading

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Disease Outlook for 2026

Experts urge peanut growers to focus on fundamentals After a relatively mild disease year in 2025, peanut growers across the Southeast may face a different environment heading into 2026. While last season’s dry conditions helped suppress several major diseases, experts … Continue reading

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Five Decades of Peanuts

Florida Peanut Producers Association Celebrates 50 years For 50 years, the Florida Peanut Producers Association has worked on behalf of the state’s peanut farmers, focusing on research, education and promotion to strengthen the industry. While the association proudly says it … Continue reading

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April 2026 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

The April 2026 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Southern Peanut Growers Conference Set for July Five Decades of Peanuts 2026 Peanut Disease & Insect Guidebook Florida Peanut Producers Association Holds … Continue reading

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Carrying the Rows

Farming has been part of the NeSmith family’s story in Turner County, Georgia, for generations. But in 2025, that legacy faced one of its greatest tests. At just 16 years old, Waylon NeSmith stepped into the cab of a tractor … Continue reading

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Peanut Leaders Discuss Industry Concerns and Priorities on Capitol Hill

(March 27, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) Representatives from the United States Peanut Federation (USPF) traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for U.S. peanut industry priorities. During the trip, USPF representatives met with Members of the U.S. House of … Continue reading

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Peanut Efficiency Awards seeking nominees

Achieving high yields and grades are only part of the equation for efficient, long-term sustainable peanut production. The Farm Press Peanut Efficiency Award is based on production efficiency, honoring growers who produce the highest yields by using inputs wisely. The … Continue reading

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Sunlight

Finding the Balance Between Benefit and Risk As our days get longer, it’s time to talk about light. After a winter of snow, ice and burst pipes, I crave warmth and light. But sunlight is a double-edged sword. So how … Continue reading

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March Means Peanuts and Agriculture

March is a special time for those of us connected to agriculture. It’s the month when we celebrate both National Peanut Month and National Agriculture Month, and it offers a perfect opportunity to recognize the people and partnerships that make … Continue reading

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USPF Applauds the Committee Passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act

(March 5, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) After a two-day markup held by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 was officially passed by the Committee early this morning by a 34-17 … Continue reading

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