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USPF Applauds the House Passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act

Legislation Provides Multiple Provisions for Peanuts May 1, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 was officially passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in a 224-200 vote. The Farm, … Continue reading

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Trust the Data, Not the Hype

Why nutrition advice—like crop decisions—should be based on long-term research, not social media trends. Are eggs good or bad? What about alcohol, dark chocolate or red meat? How much protein do you really need? When it comes to nutrition, how … Continue reading

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Peanut Leadership Academy Class XIV Visits South Georgia

Participants of Class XIV of the Peanut Leadership Academy met March 9–11, in Tifton, Georgia, for the second session of the 18-month program. During this session, peanut growers and sheller representatives had the opportunity to learn more about the industry … Continue reading

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Vertento Offers New Tool for Peanut Insect Management

After Loss of Chlorpyrifos, Vertento Offers New Path for Rootworm Control Peanut growers across the Southeast have a new tool to help manage some of the most challenging insect pests in the crop. A new insecticide from Syngenta — marketed … Continue reading

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Cotton Jassid

New leafhopper pest raises questions for peanut growers A new insect pest spreading across the Southeast has caught the attention of growers and researchers alike. The two-spot cotton leafhopper, commonly referred to as the cotton jassid, is not native to … Continue reading

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2026 Peanut Rx Updates

Researchers are urging farmers to utilize Peanut Rx as a tool to help guide their management decisions going into the 2026 planting season. Peanut Rx is designed to assist growers in modifying their production practices to effectively reduce risks to … Continue reading

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Disease Outlook for 2026

Experts urge peanut growers to focus on fundamentals After a relatively mild disease year in 2025, peanut growers across the Southeast may face a different environment heading into 2026. While last season’s dry conditions helped suppress several major diseases, experts … Continue reading

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April 2026 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

The April 2026 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Southern Peanut Growers Conference Set for July Five Decades of Peanuts 2026 Peanut Disease & Insect Guidebook Florida Peanut Producers Association Holds … Continue reading

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Peanut Leaders Discuss Industry Concerns and Priorities on Capitol Hill

(March 27, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) Representatives from the United States Peanut Federation (USPF) traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for U.S. peanut industry priorities. During the trip, USPF representatives met with Members of the U.S. House of … Continue reading

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USPF Applauds the Committee Passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act

(March 5, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) After a two-day markup held by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 was officially passed by the Committee early this morning by a 34-17 … Continue reading

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