Category Archives: Alabama News

(Dec. 18, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) supports the newly proposed continuing resolution (CR) bill to provide funding for Fiscal Year 2025 programs through March 14, 2025. USPF commends the efforts of Congressional agricultural leaders … Continue reading →

(Dec. 18, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) supports the recently proposed continuing resolution (CR) to provide funding for Fiscal Year 2025 programs through March 14, 2025. USPF commends the efforts of Congressional agricultural leaders for … Continue reading →

(Dec. 14, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) United States Peanut Federation (USPF) members are disappointed after the recent breakdown of congressional discussions on the inclusion of economic assistance for farmers in upcoming appropriations legislation. Over the past few months, USPF members … Continue reading →

The October/November 2024 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: 2024 Projected Net Profit/Loss for Southeast Farmers Hurricane Helene: Resilience Amid Ruin Farm Crisis Weathered but Strong Hurricane Relief Fund Georgia Peanut … Continue reading →

The July/August 2024 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: U.S. Representative Farms 2024 Peanut Harvest Guidebook Upcoming Field Days 2024 Georgia Peanut Tour set for Americus area USA Peanut Congress held … Continue reading →

(June 13, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) released the Senate Republican-drafted framework for the 2024 Farm Bill. The legislation addresses the top priorities of the U.S. Peanut Federation: The … Continue reading →

(May 24, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture voted to pass the Farm Bill, titled “The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024” in a 33-21 vote. Four democrats – Reps. Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Yadira … Continue reading →

The May/June 2024 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: MANA Nutrition expands 2024 Peanut Irrigation & Water Management Guidebook Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Research spans two weeks Southern Peanut Growers Conference … Continue reading →