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Peanut Leaders Discuss Industry Concerns and Priorities on Capitol Hill

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Joy Crosby

(March 27, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) Representatives from the United States Peanut Federation (USPF) traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for U.S. peanut industry priorities. During the trip, USPF representatives met with Members of the U.S. House of … Continue reading →

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Peanut Efficiency Awards seeking nominees

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Joy Crosby

Achieving high yields and grades are only part of the equation for efficient, long-term sustainable peanut production. The Farm Press Peanut Efficiency Award is based on production efficiency, honoring growers who produce the highest yields by using inputs wisely. The … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Joy Crosby

(March 5, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) After a two-day markup held by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 was officially passed by the Committee early this morning by a 34-17 … Continue reading →

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USPF Supports the Farm, Food, and National Security Act

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Joy Crosby

(March 4, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) proudly supports the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 introduced by U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson. The proposed bill expands upon the many traditional … Continue reading →

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March 2026 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Joy Crosby

The March 2026 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Carrying the Rows 2026 Peanut Weed Guidebook Inside the Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show Saving Seed: What Growers Need to Know Mississippi Holds … Continue reading →

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Sustainable U.S. Peanuts Enrollment Open Through April

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Joy Crosby

The American Peanut Council is currently taking grower enrollments for the Sustainable U.S. Peanuts’ (SUSP) 2025 crop. Growers can enroll now through April 2026 at SustainableUSPeanuts.org. Now in its fifth year, SUSP has grown from a bold idea into a … Continue reading →

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U.S. Peanut Federation Partners in Hosting Annual Aflatoxin Research Update

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Joy Crosby

(Jan. 21, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) Last week, the American Peanut Shellers Association, National Peanut Buying Points Association, Southern Peanut Farmers Federation, and United States Peanut Federation hosted the fourth annual Aflatoxin Research Update at the University of Georgia Conference … Continue reading →

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Alabama–Florida Peanut Trade Show Set for January 29, 2026

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Joy Crosby

(Jan. 20, 2026) The Annual Alabama–Florida Peanut Trade Show will be held Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan. Registration and doors will open at 8:00 a.m. Attendees are invited to enjoy breakfast, coffee, grilled … Continue reading →

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Jan/Feb 2026 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Joy Crosby

The January/February 2026 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: From Dothan to the Nutmobile 2026 Peanut Variety Guidebook Health Nut Club Tour Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show Set for Jan. 29, 2026 … Continue reading →

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USPF Thankful for Agricultural Economic Assistance

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Joy Crosby

(Dec. 9, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) Yesterday, President Trump announced a new agricultural economic assistance package, totaling $11 billion for row crop producers, including peanuts. Specific payment rates for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program have not yet been announced, but … Continue reading →

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