Category Archives: Florida News

2026 Peanut Rx Updates

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Joy Crosby

Researchers are urging farmers to utilize Peanut Rx as a tool to help guide their management decisions going into the 2026 planting season. Peanut Rx is designed to assist growers in modifying their production practices to effectively reduce risks to … Continue reading →

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Disease Outlook for 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Joy Crosby

Experts urge peanut growers to focus on fundamentals After a relatively mild disease year in 2025, peanut growers across the Southeast may face a different environment heading into 2026. While last season’s dry conditions helped suppress several major diseases, experts … Continue reading →

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Five Decades of Peanuts

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Joy Crosby

Florida Peanut Producers Association Celebrates 50 years For 50 years, the Florida Peanut Producers Association has worked on behalf of the state’s peanut farmers, focusing on research, education and promotion to strengthen the industry. While the association proudly says it … Continue reading →

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April 2026 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Joy Crosby

The April 2026 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Southern Peanut Growers Conference Set for July Five Decades of Peanuts 2026 Peanut Disease & Insect Guidebook Florida Peanut Producers Association Holds … Continue reading →

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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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