Author Archives: Joy Crosby

UGA Stripling Irrigation Research Park set to host annual field day

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Joy Crosby

Water conservation is a part of the everyday work done at the University of Georgia’s Stripling Irrigation Research Park (SIRP), where scientists are constantly developing innovative sustainable agricultural practices. Georgia farmers can see some of those methods firsthand on Thursday, … Continue reading →

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USDA Announces Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Joy Crosby

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)announced June 20 it is offering $75 million in funding for the eradication and control of feral swine through the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program (FSCP) in a joint effort between USDA’s Natural … Continue reading →

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Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Joy Crosby

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement June 10 on disaster and trade-related assistance: “Whether it’s because of natural disasters or unfair retaliatory tariffs, farmers across the country are facing significant challenges and tough decisions on their … Continue reading →

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May/June 2019 Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Joy Crosby

The May/June 2019 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Frank McGill honored with Medallion of Honor from UGA College of Ag UGA Tifon Campus Celebrates 100 Years Irrigation Guidebook Peanut Leadership … Continue reading →

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USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Joy Crosby

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced May 23 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take several actions to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation and trade disruption. President Trump directed Secretary Perdue to … Continue reading →

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Southern Peanut Farmers Federation Supports Administration’s Section 232 Tariff Removal

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Joy Crosby

Washington, D.C. (May 20, 2019) – The U.S. Trade Representative has announced “an agreement with Canada and Mexico to remove the Section 232 tariffs for steel and aluminum imports from those countries and for the removal of all retaliatory tariffs … Continue reading →

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Frank McGill honored with Medallion of Honor from UGA College of Ag

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Joy Crosby

Frank McGill, 92, affectionally known throughout the Georgia agricultural community as “Mr. Peanut,” received the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences’ Medallion of Honor during a private event on Thursday, May 2, on the UGA Tifton campus. … Continue reading →

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April 2019 Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Joy Crosby

The April 2019 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Peanut Shellers Celebrate 100 Years Peanut Disease and Insect Guidebook Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline New Size 4 to 6 Months Consumer Campaign … Continue reading →

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March 2019 Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Joy Crosby

The March 2019 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Start with High Quality Seed Peanut Weed Guidebook Peanut PGR still looks good Irrigation specialist advises equipment maintenance Q&A with new Mississippi … Continue reading →

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January/February 2019 Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Joy Crosby

The January/February 2019 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Farming with Urban Sprawl 2019 Peanut Variety Guidebook Not much nitrogen value in peanut vines Chefs and food bloggers experience peanut industry … Continue reading →

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