Category Archives: Mississippi News

The Future of Peanut Sorting

New artificial intelligence technology aims to improve speed, consistency and accuracy at peanut buying points. As peanut harvest season approaches across the Southeast, a new technology developed in the Wiregrass region is preparing to make its debut in one of … Continue reading

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KMC Introduces New Yield Monitor and Stack-Fold Flex Peanut Digger for 2026

Kelley Manufacturing Co. is expanding its peanut harvest technology lineup for the 2026 season with the commercial release of two new products: PodPro, the peanut industry’s first commercially available yield monitoring system, and the Stack-Fold Flex Peanut Digger, designed to … Continue reading

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Between the Rows

By July, the excitement of planting has settled into the reality of the growing season. The planters have been parked for weeks, and now comes the part of farming that requires perhaps the greatest amount of patience. The crop is … Continue reading

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H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Peanut Farm Bill Provisions Explained

On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), was signed into law following votes of approval by the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. The primary purpose of a budget reconciliation bill is to … Continue reading

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USPF Supports the Agricultural Act of 2026

Aug. 4, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) proudly supports the Agricultural Act of 2026 bill text released by U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR). The proposed legislation, commonly referred to as “Farm Bill … Continue reading

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July/August 2026 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

The July/August 2026 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Growing the Future of Peanut Research 2026 Peanut Harvest Guidebook Georgia Peanut Tour set for Savannah area USA Peanut Congress held in … Continue reading

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Respect the Field, Respect the Farmer

  Throughout life, we all encounter individuals who show respect, or lack of respect, and those who become easily aggravated versus those who choose patience. Farming is no different. Farmers often deal with people who depend on them for food … Continue reading

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Remembering What Matters: An Introduction to Dementia

My grandmother Evelyn was a force of nature. She called me “honeybunch” and shared my childhood love of sparkly, dangly earrings. Her hair was a deep red, and she kept it that way through much of her older age. She … Continue reading

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Southern Peanut Growers Conference Set for July

Mark your calendars for the 27th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference, July 21-23, 2026, at the Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort, Panama City Beach, Florida. This year’s conference offers farmers an opportunity to learn more about legislative issues, peanut promotions … Continue reading

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USDA Announces Base Acre Increase Opportunity for Agriculture Risk and Price Loss Coverage Safety Net Programs

Landowners to Review Base Allocation Summary by Aug. 31 SCOTT TOWNSHIP, Pa., May 26, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced eligible landowners have from June 1 until Aug. 31, 2026 to review and consider base acre … Continue reading

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