Category Archives: Alabama News

July/August 2019 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

The July/August 2019 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Georgia Peanut Tour set for Cordele area National Peanut Board Referendum passes Harvest Guidebook Industry awards at USA Peanut Congress Disaster Relief … Continue reading

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USDA Announces Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)announced June 20 it is offering $75 million in funding for the eradication and control of feral swine through the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program (FSCP) in a joint effort between USDA’s Natural … Continue reading

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Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement June 10 on disaster and trade-related assistance: “Whether it’s because of natural disasters or unfair retaliatory tariffs, farmers across the country are facing significant challenges and tough decisions on their … Continue reading

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May/June 2019 Southeastern Peanut Farmer

The May/June 2019 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Frank McGill honored with Medallion of Honor from UGA College of Ag UGA Tifon Campus Celebrates 100 Years Irrigation Guidebook Peanut Leadership … Continue reading

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USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced May 23 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take several actions to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation and trade disruption. President Trump directed Secretary Perdue to … Continue reading

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Southern Peanut Farmers Federation Supports Administration’s Section 232 Tariff Removal

Washington, D.C. (May 20, 2019) – The U.S. Trade Representative has announced “an agreement with Canada and Mexico to remove the Section 232 tariffs for steel and aluminum imports from those countries and for the removal of all retaliatory tariffs … Continue reading

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April 2019 Southeastern Peanut Farmer

The April 2019 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Peanut Shellers Celebrate 100 Years Peanut Disease and Insect Guidebook Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline New Size 4 to 6 Months Consumer Campaign … Continue reading

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March 2019 Southeastern Peanut Farmer

The March 2019 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Start with High Quality Seed Peanut Weed Guidebook Peanut PGR still looks good Irrigation specialist advises equipment maintenance Q&A with new Mississippi … Continue reading

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January/February 2019 Southeastern Peanut Farmer

The January/February 2019 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Farming with Urban Sprawl 2019 Peanut Variety Guidebook Not much nitrogen value in peanut vines Chefs and food bloggers experience peanut industry … Continue reading

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October/November 2018 Southeastern Peanut Farmer

The October/November 2018 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Georgia Peanut Farm Show set for Jan. 17 in Tifton Searching for the Ideal Cover Crop Foes on the Field, Partners in … Continue reading

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