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Georgia peanut crop expected to top 700,000 acres this year

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Joy Crosby

Georgia’s peanut crop is expected to exceed 700,000 acres this year, which increases both hope for income improvement and fear of loss to disease, according to Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension peanut agronomist. “We typically grow in the … Continue reading →

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McMillan testifies during U.S. House Ag Committee hearing on farm bill

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Joy Crosby

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tim McMillan, farmer from Enigma, Georgia, testified today in support of maintaining the peanut provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill and the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program in the next farm bill. In his testimony, McMillan says, … Continue reading →

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Auburn, NPRL Release New Peanut Variety

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Joy Crosby

Auburn University might be relatively new to the peanut breeding business, but its just-released runner peanut variety is already winning accolades for its high yields, resistance to disease and healthy traits. The new release—AU-NPL 17—is the product of a peanut … Continue reading →

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March 2017 Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Joy Crosby

The March 2017 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: 2,4-D and Dicamba Dangers Peanut Weed Guidebook Florida Peanut Producers Association holds 42nd annual meeting Mississippi Peanut Growers holds annual meeting and … Continue reading →

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Peanut industry provides relief in times of disaster

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Joy Crosby

The U.S peanut industry united to donate more than 60,000 jars of peanut butter to victims of the recent  tornadoes that swept across the Southeast. Peanut butter has seven grams of  protein per serving, is shelf stable, requires no refrigeration … Continue reading →

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Damaged irrigation pivots leave farmers without key farming tools

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Joy Crosby

Deadly storms that ravaged much of south Georgia Jan. 20-22 also damaged or destroyed many irrigation pivots that supply needed water to agricultural crops. According to University of Georgia Cooperative Extension specialists, irrigation systems in Calhoun, Turner, Wilcox and Worth … Continue reading →

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Georgia Peanut Farm Show provides a day of education for farmers

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Joy Crosby

More than 1,400 attendees were able to fine-tune their farming operations with information gained at the 41st annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference on Jan. 19, 2017, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. … Continue reading →

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Jan/Feb 2017 Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Joy Crosby

The Jan/Feb 2017 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Peanut Variety Guidebook Peanut plant collection – A national treasure Peanut Leadership Academy begins Class X Kelley Manufacturing Co. celebrates 50 years … Continue reading →

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Mississippi Peanut Growers Association annual meeting set for Jan. 25-26, 2017

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Joy Crosby

The Mississippi Peanut Growers Association plan to hold their annual meeting and trade show Jan. 25-26, 2017, on the campus of Mississippi State University in Bost Building B. The event provides growers with the latest information on peanut production, research … Continue reading →

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National Peanut Board elects 2017 officers

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Joy Crosby

Ed White, a peanut farmer from Headland, Ala. was elected chairman of the 12-member National Peanut Board on Dec. 7 during the Board’s quarterly meeting in Washington, D.C. White, who is the Alabama member and recently served as the Board’s … Continue reading →

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