Category Archives: Legislative

Earthjustice petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to revoke tolerances and cancel registrations for the food uses of organophosphates. The U.S Peanut Federation, Georgia Peanut Commission, American Peanut Shellers Association and other peanut organizations filed comments in opposition to the … Continue reading →

The National Drought Mitigation Center, the National Integrated Drought Information System and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Climate Hubs are working with states, tribes and others across the country to collect Condition Monitoring Observer Reports on Drought (CMOR-Drought), including photos. … Continue reading →

The July/August 2022 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Utilizing Drones in Crop Production More than a Salesman 2022 Peanut Harvest Guidebook Upcoming Field Days Feral Swine Survey MANA Nutrition Expands … Continue reading →

June 9, 2022, WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade, held a hearing June 9, 2022, on “Agricultural Trade: Priorities and Issues Facing America’s Farmers.” Representing the U.S. Peanut Federation, Karla Baker Thompson … Continue reading →

The May/June 2022 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Stripling Irrigation Research Park 2022 Peanut Irrigation and Water Management Guidebook Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day set for July 21 Check off … Continue reading →

The April 2022 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Sustainable U.S. Peanuts Initiative Launches 2022 Peanut Disease and Insect Guidebook Coastal Growers Hold Ribbon Cutting Peanut Leadership Academy Class XII Hosts … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 17, 2022) — The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) combined advocacy with service during their Spring 2022 Washington D.C. Fly-in. The Georgia Peanut Commission in conjunction with USPF proudly partnered with Peanut Proud, the peanut industry’s humanitarian … Continue reading →

The March 2022 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Innovator and Leader – Armond Morris has dedicated more than 40 years to the peanut industry 2022 Peanut Weed Guidebook Farmer Innovation … Continue reading →

The January/February 2022 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: In it for the Long Haul – St. Elmo Harrison looks forward to his 71st peanut crop 2022 Peanut Variety Guidebook 100 … Continue reading →

The October/November 2021 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Quail Forever recognizes Davis Family Farm as 2021 Precision Farmer of the Year Georgia Peanut Commission and GPB Education launches Georgia Peanuts … Continue reading →