Category Archives: Georgia News

Georgia Peanut Commission publishes, “A Home Run for Peanuts” book

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Joy Crosby

Just in time for National Ag Day, the Georgia Peanut Commission is proud to announce the release of a newly published children’s book, “A Home Run for Peanuts.” Written by South Dakota author Amanda Radke and illustrated by Minnesota artist … Continue reading →

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March 2020 Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Joy Crosby

The March 2020 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Farm Recovery Program Block Grants Available for Georgia Farmers Spreading Good Campaign Aims to Spread Goodwill 2020 Weed Guidebook Georgia Peanut Commission … Continue reading →

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Georgia Peanut Commisison Research Report Day set for Feb. 5 in Tifton

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Joy Crosby

The Georgia Peanut Commission will hold the annual Research Report Day, Feb. 5, 2020, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory (NESPAL), located on the University of Georgia Tifton campus at 2360 Rainwater Road, Tifton, … Continue reading →

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Georgia Peanut Farm Show provides a day of education for farmers

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Joy Crosby

More than 1,600 attendees were able to fine-tune their farming operations with information gained at the 44th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference on Jan. 16, 2020, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. … Continue reading →

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January/February 2020 Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Joy Crosby

The January/February 2020 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Culinary experts attend Farm-to-Table Peanut Harvest Tour in Alabama 2020 Peanut Variety Guidebook Florunner – An industry favorite destroyed by TSWV From … Continue reading →

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USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Joy Crosby

Agricultural producers now can enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs – two U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) safety net programs – for the 2020 crop year. Meanwhile, producers who enrolled farms for the … Continue reading →

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October/November 2019 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Joy Crosby

The October/November 2019 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: National Peanut Research Lab Celebrates 50 Years of Research American Peanut Growers Group Opens New Blancher Delta Peanut Breaks Ground Georgia Peanut … Continue reading →

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Producer Education Meetings on WHIP, MFP and ARC/PLC

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Joy Crosby

The University of Georgia Extension and Georgia FSA are hosting producer education meetings throughout the state of Georgia the first full week of October. Topics include 2018 Farm Bill, WHIP, MFP, ARC and PLC programs. Meetings will be held Oct. … Continue reading →

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Trade and Disaster Assistance Available to Georgia Agricultural Producers Impacted by Tariffs and Natural Disasters

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Joy Crosby

Agricultural producers are facing tough times.  Under the direction of President Donald Trump and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, USDA is committed to ensuring producers suffer minimal financial impact from the wrath of Mother Nature and trade tariffs implemented by … Continue reading →

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USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Joy Crosby

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 9, 2019 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that agricultural producers affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019, including Hurricane Dorian, can apply for assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus … Continue reading →

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