Category Archives: Mississippi News

U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee Holds Commodity Hearing for 2023 Farm Bill

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Joy Crosby

(April 27, 2023) The U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit held a hearing on Tuesday, April 26, entitled “Producer Perspectives on the 2023 Farm Bill”. Representing the U.S. Peanut Federation was Daniel McMillan of … Continue reading →

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April 2023 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Joy Crosby

The April 2023 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Peanut Leadership Academy Travels to Washington, D.C. Women in Agriculture Spotlight featuring Wendy Yeager, farmer in Orville, Alabama 2023 Peanut Disease & … Continue reading →

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March 2023 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Joy Crosby

The March 2023 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Plant Populations – Knowing When to Replant Peanuts 2023 Peanut Weed Guidebook Spraying Tips for 2023 2023 Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show a … Continue reading →

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January/February 2023 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Joy Crosby

The January/February 2023 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Future of Peanut Breeding 2023 Peanut Variety Guidebook Peanut Forfeitures National Peanut Board Officers Elected Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show Check off reports … Continue reading →

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MPGA seeks NPB Board Nominees

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Joy Crosby

(Jan. 3, 2023) – The Mississippi Peanut Growers Association seeks eligible peanut producers who are interested in serving on the National Peanut Board. The Mississippi peanut Growers Association will hold a nominations election to select two nominees each for member … Continue reading →

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MPGA Annual Meeting Set for Feb. 8, 2023

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Joy Crosby

The Mississippi Peanut Growers Association plan to hold their 18th annual meeting and trade show Feb. 8, 2023, at the Forrest County Multipurpose Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The event provides growers with the latest information on peanut production, research and … Continue reading →

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2022 Census of Agriculture underway

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Joy Crosby

(Dec. 19, 2022) – Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed the 2022 Census of Agriculture paper questionnaires to all known agriculture producers across the nation and Puerto Rico. Last month, producers in the states received their survey … Continue reading →

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Field Rows and Field Shows

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Joy Crosby

Jim McArthur, better known as Randy the Farmer, has taken the social media platforms Tik Tok and YouTube by storm. He is well known for his comedic videos, especially when it comes to his infamous tripping and crazy wig. His … Continue reading →

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October/November 2022 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Joy Crosby

The October/November 2022 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Field Rows and Field Shows Williams Family Honored as Grand Marshal of Plains Peanut Festival Parade 2022 Southern Peanut Growers Conference In … Continue reading →

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Peanut Organizations and Congress Comment on U.S. EPA’s Consideration of Revocation of Tolerances and Cancel Registrations for Certain Organophosphate Uses

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Joy Crosby

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 →

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