Category Archives: Mississippi News

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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USPF Supports the Farm, Food, and National Security Act

(March 4, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) proudly supports the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 introduced by U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson. The proposed bill expands upon the many traditional … Continue reading

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March 2026 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

The March 2026 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Carrying the Rows 2026 Peanut Weed Guidebook Inside the Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show Saving Seed: What Growers Need to Know Mississippi Holds … Continue reading

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U.S. Peanut Federation Partners in Hosting Annual Aflatoxin Research Update

(Jan. 21, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) Last week, the American Peanut Shellers Association, National Peanut Buying Points Association, Southern Peanut Farmers Federation, and United States Peanut Federation hosted the fourth annual Aflatoxin Research Update at the University of Georgia Conference … Continue reading

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Jan/Feb 2026 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

The January/February 2026 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: From Dothan to the Nutmobile 2026 Peanut Variety Guidebook Health Nut Club Tour Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show Set for Jan. 29, 2026 … Continue reading

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