Category Archives: General

Georgia Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall campaigning to be next AFBF President

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Joy Crosby

Georgia Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall is traveling the country campaigning to become president of the American Farm Bureau Federation. A third-generation Georgia farmer and lifetime member of the Georgia Farm Bureau, Duvall is ready to lead the AFBF and … Continue reading →

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USDA seeks nominees for Peanut Standards Board

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Joy Crosby

WASHINGTON, July 9, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for peanut producers and industry representatives to serve on the Peanut Standards Board. The board consists of 18 members with representation equally divided between peanut producers and industry … Continue reading →

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EPA proposes stronger standards for people applying the pesticides with the greatest risk

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Joy Crosby

Washington (Aug. 5, 2015) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing stronger standards for pesticide applicators who apply “restricted-use” pesticides.  These pesticides are not available for purchase by the general public, require special handling, and may only … Continue reading →

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July/August 2015 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Joy Crosby

The July/August 2015 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features the: 2015 Harvest Guidebook Scouting peanut fields for pests U.S. trade mission to China USA Peanut Congress awards Georgia Peanut Tour set … Continue reading →

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East Alabama farmers eligible for new irrigation efficiency project

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Joy Crosby

Farmers in 10 east Alabama counties may be eligible for funding to improve irrigation efficiency through a new Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The program is available in parts of Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Lee Macon, Randolph and … Continue reading →

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May/June 2015 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Joy Crosby

The May/June 2015 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features the: 2015 Irrigation Guidebook Southern Peanut Growers Conference Schedule Georgia Peanut Commission increases research funding Peanut pop-up in the Big Apple Innovative … Continue reading →

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Peanut farmers approve the Georgia Peanut Commission by 92 percent

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Joy Crosby

Georgia peanut farmers reaffirmed the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) by a vote of 92.41 percent during the recent referendum, held March 16 through April 15. “I appreciate the farmer’s confidence in the commission and we are committed to continue earning … Continue reading →

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April 2015 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Joy Crosby

The April 2015 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features the: 2015 Disease Guidebook 2015 Insect Guidebook Sod-based rotation for peanuts Florida Peanut Producers Association review of 40th annual meeting Martin family … Continue reading →

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USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Joy Crosby

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today provided farm owners and producers one additional week, until April 7, 2015, to choose between Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC), the safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill. The final … Continue reading →

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Secretary Vilsack Appoints Peanut Standards Board Members

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Joy Crosby

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed three producers and four industry representatives to serve on the Peanut Standards Board. Six members will serve on the board through June 30, 2017. A seventh member will fill a current vacancy through June, 2015. … Continue reading →

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