The National Peanut Board’s FY-18 program of work continues to implement the NPB strategic plan by improving the economic condition of USA peanut farmers and their families through compelling promotion and ground-breaking research. Tyron Spearman has the details.
National Peanut Board Approves Budget and Program of Work
The National Peanut Board recently approved their budget and a program of work for FY-18. But as Tyron Spearman reports, USDA must approve the budget and program of work before it can be implemented.
NPB Receives Award at Southern Peanut Growers Conference
The 19th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference is being held this week at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida. The three-day conference, which wraps up Saturday, provides farmers with information about peanut production, legislative issues, marketing, and promotions. During the event, the National Peanut Board was presented with this year’s Valor Award for their work in …
NPB Promoting New Allergy Research
The National Peanut Board (NPB) is working in various ways to get information out concerning new allergy research. Tyron Spearman has the details.
National Peanut Board Expands Reach of Research Dollars
The National Peanut Board, along with funding partner USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), recently announced research grants totaling $ 1.4 million have been awarded to help find solutions to two vexing issues: accurate diagnosis of peanut and food allergies and continuous improvements in water use efficiency in peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the details.
National Peanut Board Expands Reach of Research Dollars with NIFA Co-Funding
The National Peanut Board, along with funding partner USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), announces the awarding of research grants totaling $ 1.4 million to help find solutions to two vexing issues: accurate diagnosis of peanut and food allergies and continuous improvements in water use efficiency in peanuts. The National Peanut Board’s co-funding opportunity with NIFA was made …
Peanut Board Working with P.A.’s
In efforts to cure peanut allergies, Tyron Spearman reports the National Peanut Board is now working with Physician Assistants.
Peanut Research Topics Approved
The National Peanut Board recently announced that some research topics had been approved. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Peanut Industry Attends Food Summit
Folks attending a recent Food Summit were able to learn the latest from the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman has the story.
Matching Funds for Peanut Research
USDA’s 2017 USDA-NIFA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grants Program RFP was recently issued. Included in this year’s RFP are three specific topics submitted by the National Peanut Board. Tyron Spearman has the details.