Category Archives: General

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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March 2015 Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Joy Crosby

The March 2015 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available for digital reading. This issue features the: 2015 Weed Guidebook Feral Pig Control Seed inoculation is low-cost insurance Southern Peanut Growers Conference set for July 23-25 at Callaway … Continue reading →

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Fortner appointed to represent Mississippi on National Peanut Board

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Joy Crosby

Lonnie Fortner, Port Gibson, Mississippi, was recently appointed to serve as the alternate member for Mississippi on the National Peanut Board. Fortner’s term begins immediately and ends on Dec. 31, 2016. Fortner operates Rock Lake Planting Company and grows runner … Continue reading →

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Bristow joins staff as APPA executive director

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Joy Crosby

Caleb Bristow of Henry County is the new executive director for the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, a division of the Alabama Farmers Federation. His first official day is today (Feb. 16), but he was introduced to peanut farmers at the … Continue reading →

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USDA in Georgia Acception Applications for Conservation Stewardship Program

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Joy Crosby

Athens, GA. Jan. 29 2015 –The U.S. Department of Agriculture will make available $100 million this year through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and although applications are accepted all year, farmers, ranchers and forest landowners should submit applications by Feb. … Continue reading →

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