Author Archives: Joy Crosby

MPGA seeks NPB Board Nominees

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Joy Crosby

(Jan. 3, 2023) – The Mississippi Peanut Growers Association seeks eligible peanut producers who are interested in serving on the National Peanut Board. The Mississippi peanut Growers Association will hold a nominations election to select two nominees each for member … Continue reading →

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Alabama Peanut Producers Association seeks National Peanut Board nominees

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Joy Crosby

(Jan. 2, 2023) The Alabama Peanut Producers Association seeks eligible peanut producers who are interested in serving on the National Peanut Board. The Alabama Peanut Producers Association will hold a nominations election to select two nominees each for member and … Continue reading →

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Peanut Buying Points Winter Conference Set for February

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Joy Crosby

The National Peanut Buying Points Winter Conference is set for Feb. 17-20, 2023, at The Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa in Point Clear, Alabama. ” The 2023 conference theme is “Striving to be the Best and Survive.” All buying points, … Continue reading →

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MPGA Annual Meeting Set for Feb. 8, 2023

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Joy Crosby

The Mississippi Peanut Growers Association plan to hold their 18th annual meeting and trade show Feb. 8, 2023, at the Forrest County Multipurpose Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The event provides growers with the latest information on peanut production, research and … Continue reading →

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Alabama – Florida Peanut Trade Show set for Feb. 2

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Joy Crosby

The 16th annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show is set to be held Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, located on Hwy. 231 South in Dothan, Alabama. Sponsored by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association and the Florida … Continue reading →

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2022 Census of Agriculture underway

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Joy Crosby

(Dec. 19, 2022) – Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed the 2022 Census of Agriculture paper questionnaires to all known agriculture producers across the nation and Puerto Rico. Last month, producers in the states received their survey … Continue reading →

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National Peanut Board elects officers

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Joy Crosby

The National Peanut Board held its last meeting of 2022, Dec. 5 – 6, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Board approved a new slate of officers for a one-year term beginning on Jan. 1, 2023. Paul Rogers, a peanut farmer … Continue reading →

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Field Rows and Field Shows

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Joy Crosby

Jim McArthur, better known as Randy the Farmer, has taken the social media platforms Tik Tok and YouTube by storm. He is well known for his comedic videos, especially when it comes to his infamous tripping and crazy wig. His … Continue reading →

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Rippey Joins Alabama Peanut Producers Association

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Joy Crosby

Kaycee Rippey joined the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) staff on Nov. 3, 2022, as the Communications Coordinator. Rippey holds a bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences with a minor in Communications from Auburn University. She has been involved in agriculture … Continue reading →

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October/November 2022 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Joy Crosby

The October/November 2022 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Field Rows and Field Shows Williams Family Honored as Grand Marshal of Plains Peanut Festival Parade 2022 Southern Peanut Growers Conference In … Continue reading →