Category Archives: Legislative

U.S. Rep. Roby talks with peanut growers

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Joy Crosby

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Alabama, recently spoke to a group of peanut growers from the Wiregrass area and reiterated her dedication to agriculture and protecting the farmers’ interests in Washington. Pictured is Carl Sanders (center), president of the Alabama Peanut … Continue reading →

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Southern Peanut Farmers Federation submits comments on “actively engaged” in farming proposed rule

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Joy Crosby

This past March, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued their proposed rule to define what it means to be “actively engaged” in farming and therefore eligible to receive federal farm payments. After review by the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation … 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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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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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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Farm Bill Safety-Net Deadlines Approaching for Georgia Farmers

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Joy Crosby

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2015 – U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Fred Harrison, Jr. today reminds producers of upcoming important deadlines for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage … Continue reading →

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Peanut Revenue Insurance Workshop

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Joy Crosby

There will be a Peanut Revenue Insurance Workshop following the Georgia Peanut Farm Show, Thurs., Jan. 15, 2015, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Small Auditorium at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center. Representatives from the National … Continue reading →

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