Category Archives: General

U.S. House Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Joy Crosby

(May 24, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture voted to pass the Farm Bill, titled “The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024” in a 33-21 vote. Four democrats – Reps. Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Yadira … Continue reading →

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May/June 2024 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Joy Crosby

The May/June 2024 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: MANA Nutrition expands 2024 Peanut Irrigation & Water Management Guidebook Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Research spans two weeks Southern Peanut Growers Conference … Continue reading →

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Faith, Family, Fatherhood, and Farming – Garrett Dixon

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Kaycee Rippey

Each generation is tasked with the privilege of bringing up the next. A farmer is often responsible for the next generation of humans and crops in more ways than one. Much like raising a child, tending the land requires patience … Continue reading →

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Peanut farmers approve the Georgia Peanut Commission by 91 percent

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Joy Crosby

The Georgia Peanut Commission’s referendum received reaffirmation with a vote of 91.99 percent during the recent referendum, held March 8 through April 8, 2024. “I appreciate the farmers’ confidence in the commission, and we are committed to continue earning that … Continue reading →

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Why it’s critical we act now on peanut sustainability

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Joy Crosby

by Dan Ward When someone asks what sustainability means to me, I pull out my phone and show them a photo of my two-year-old granddaughter, Blakely.  In 20 to 25 years, I want Blakely to have the choice of becoming … Continue reading →

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April 2024 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Joy Crosby

The April 2024 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Unstoppable – DeVane continues to farm despite health challenges 2024 Peanut Disease & Insect Guidebook Peanut Leadership Academy Class XIII hosts second … Continue reading →

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Georgia Peanut Commission approves funding for FY 2024-2025 research projects

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Joy Crosby

The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors has approved $791,639 in research project funding for the 2024-25 research budget year. This action was taken during the commission’s March board meeting. The research projects approved include 40 project proposals submitted … Continue reading →

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Hogs to hens, peppers to peanuts – August Cassebaum

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Kaycee Rippey

The Peanut Leadership Academy (PLA) is a program that inspires young peanut producers to get involved with grower organizations and agricultural extension. The academy is sponsored by Syngenta Crop Protection and the American Peanut Shellers Association. Each grower participant is … Continue reading →

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Georgia Peanut Commission holds referendum March 8 – April 8

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Joy Crosby

The Georgia Peanut Commission will hold a referendum March 8 through April 8 giving peanut producers an opportunity to vote on reaffirming the commission. State law mandates a referendum be held every three years. Georgia peanut producers invest $2 per … Continue reading →

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U.S. Peanut Federation Travels to Washington, D.C. for Spring Fly-In

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Joy Crosby

March 8, 2024, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives from the U.S. Peanut Federation (USPF) traveled to Washington, D.C. this week for their annual Spring Fly-In. During the trip, USPF representatives met with key members of the U.S. House of Representatives and … Continue reading →

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