Author Archives: Joy Crosby

Southern Peanut Farmers Federation submits comments on “actively engaged” in farming proposed rule

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Joy Crosby

This past March, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued their proposed rule to define what it means to be “actively engaged” in farming and therefore eligible to receive federal farm payments. After review by the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation … Continue reading →

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May/June 2015 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Joy Crosby

The May/June 2015 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features the: 2015 Irrigation Guidebook Southern Peanut Growers Conference Schedule Georgia Peanut Commission increases research funding Peanut pop-up in the Big Apple Innovative … Continue reading →

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Peanut farmers approve the Georgia Peanut Commission by 92 percent

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Joy Crosby

Georgia peanut farmers reaffirmed the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) by a vote of 92.41 percent during the recent referendum, held March 16 through April 15. “I appreciate the farmer’s confidence in the commission and we are committed to continue earning … Continue reading →

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April 2015 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Joy Crosby

The April 2015 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features the: 2015 Disease Guidebook 2015 Insect Guidebook Sod-based rotation for peanuts Florida Peanut Producers Association review of 40th annual meeting Martin family … Continue reading →

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USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Joy Crosby

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today provided farm owners and producers one additional week, until April 7, 2015, to choose between Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC), the safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill. The final … Continue reading →

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Secretary Vilsack Appoints Peanut Standards Board Members

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Joy Crosby

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed three producers and four industry representatives to serve on the Peanut Standards Board. Six members will serve on the board through June 30, 2017. A seventh member will fill a current vacancy through June, 2015. … Continue reading →

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March 2015 Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Joy Crosby

The March 2015 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available for digital reading. This issue features the: 2015 Weed Guidebook Feral Pig Control Seed inoculation is low-cost insurance Southern Peanut Growers Conference set for July 23-25 at Callaway … Continue reading →

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Auburn hires Li as new Extension weed scientist

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Joy Crosby

Steve Li is the new extension weed science specialist and assistant professor in Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences at Auburn University. His past research experiences included water management in double and intercropping system, bermudagrass control in St. Augustine … Continue reading →

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Fortner appointed to represent Mississippi on National Peanut Board

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Joy Crosby

Lonnie Fortner, Port Gibson, Mississippi, was recently appointed to serve as the alternate member for Mississippi on the National Peanut Board. Fortner’s term begins immediately and ends on Dec. 31, 2016. Fortner operates Rock Lake Planting Company and grows runner … Continue reading →

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Evans receives Honorary Membership in the Georgia Young Farmers Association

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Joy Crosby

The Georgia Young Farmers Association presented Marcus Evans, Georgia Peanut Commission director of field services and industry information, with Honorary Membership during the association’s annual meeting in January. Evans has worked at GPC for 28 years. He has shown a … Continue reading →

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