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USDA Announces Base Acre Increase Opportunity for Agriculture Risk and Price Loss Coverage Safety Net Programs

Landowners to Review Base Allocation Summary by Aug. 31 SCOTT TOWNSHIP, Pa., May 26, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced eligible landowners have from June 1 until Aug. 31, 2026 to review and consider base acre … Continue reading

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A Grand Slam for Peanuts in Montgomery

Montgomery’s Peanut Runners promotion connects fans with farmers The crack of the bat and the rhythm of a Friday night game felt familiar at Riverwalk Stadium on April 24, but the scene carried a distinct Alabama twist. For one weekend, … Continue reading

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Managing Irrigation During a Drought

Porter urges growers to be strategic with irrigation With drought conditions lingering across the Southeast and aquifer levels and surface water sources already running below normal prior to the growing season, irrigation planning is taking on new urgency for peanut … Continue reading

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It’s Not Nuts. It’s Peanuts.

National Peanut Board Launches Bold New Branding Campaign for Industry The National Peanut Board is ushering in a new era for the peanut industry with the rollout of its latest branding campaign, “It’s Not Nuts. It’s Peanuts.” Set to officially … Continue reading

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May/June 2026 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

The May/June 2026 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Southern Peanut Growers Conference Set for July “It’s Not Nuts. It’s Peanuts.” National Peanut Board Launches Bold New Branding Campaign 2026 Peanut … Continue reading

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USPF Applauds the House Passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act

Legislation Provides Multiple Provisions for Peanuts May 1, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 was officially passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in a 224-200 vote. The Farm, … Continue reading

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Trust the Data, Not the Hype

Why nutrition advice—like crop decisions—should be based on long-term research, not social media trends. Are eggs good or bad? What about alcohol, dark chocolate or red meat? How much protein do you really need? When it comes to nutrition, how … Continue reading

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Peanut Leadership Academy Class XIV Visits South Georgia

Participants of Class XIV of the Peanut Leadership Academy met March 9–11, in Tifton, Georgia, for the second session of the 18-month program. During this session, peanut growers and sheller representatives had the opportunity to learn more about the industry … Continue reading

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Vertento Offers New Tool for Peanut Insect Management

After Loss of Chlorpyrifos, Vertento Offers New Path for Rootworm Control Peanut growers across the Southeast have a new tool to help manage some of the most challenging insect pests in the crop. A new insecticide from Syngenta — marketed … Continue reading

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Cotton Jassid

New leafhopper pest raises questions for peanut growers A new insect pest spreading across the Southeast has caught the attention of growers and researchers alike. The two-spot cotton leafhopper, commonly referred to as the cotton jassid, is not native to … Continue reading

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