Category Archives: Florida News

Southern Peanut Farmers Federation launches ‘Peanut Program Works’ website and video

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Joy Crosby

DOTHAN, Ala. – The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation today launched a campaign website, www.PeanutProgramWorks.com, and video to showcase the benefits of the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program in the 2014 Farm Bill and highlight its importance to farmers, their families … Continue reading →

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Southern Peanut Farmers Federation applauds U.S. House Ag Committee Listening Session

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Joy Crosby

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation today applauded U.S. House Agriculture Chairman Mike Conaway and the other members of the committee who held a listening session today about the 2018 Farm Bill. “I’m pleased Chairman Conaway was in … Continue reading →

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May/June 2017 Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Joy Crosby

The May/June 2017 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issues features: Farming the Delta Irrigation Guidebook Sunbelt Expo Field Day Check off reports from the state grower organizations Washington Update Southern Peanut Growers … Continue reading →

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Sonny Perdue Sworn in as 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Joy Crosby

Sonny Perdue was sworn in as the 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture by fellow Georgian and Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Clarence Thomas in a brief ceremony today at the Supreme Court building.  The U.S. Senate confirmed Secretary … Continue reading →

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April 2017 Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Joy Crosby

The April 2017 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Peanut Leadership Academy meets for second session in Albany Boyd family named National Outstanding Young Farmers Peanut Disease Guidebook Peanut Insect Guidebook … Continue reading →

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U.S. peanut industry donates 30,000 jars of peanut butter to Capital Area Food Bank

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Joy Crosby

The U.S. peanut industry donated more than 30,000 jars of peanut butter to Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C. on National Ag Day, March 21, 2017. The Capital Area Food Bank is the largest organization in the Washington metro … Continue reading →

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McMillan testifies during U.S. House Ag Committee hearing on farm bill

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Joy Crosby

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tim McMillan, farmer from Enigma, Georgia, testified today in support of maintaining the peanut provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill and the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program in the next farm bill. In his testimony, McMillan says, … Continue reading →

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Auburn, NPRL Release New Peanut Variety

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Joy Crosby

Auburn University might be relatively new to the peanut breeding business, but its just-released runner peanut variety is already winning accolades for its high yields, resistance to disease and healthy traits. The new release—AU-NPL 17—is the product of a peanut … Continue reading →

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March 2017 Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Joy Crosby

The March 2017 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: 2,4-D and Dicamba Dangers Peanut Weed Guidebook Florida Peanut Producers Association holds 42nd annual meeting Mississippi Peanut Growers holds annual meeting and … Continue reading →

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Jan/Feb 2017 Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Joy Crosby

The Jan/Feb 2017 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Peanut Variety Guidebook Peanut plant collection – A national treasure Peanut Leadership Academy begins Class X Kelley Manufacturing Co. celebrates 50 years … Continue reading →

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