The USDA is currently conducting a referendum to determine whether to continue the Peanut Research, Promotion and Information Order. Tyron Spearman has more.
Alabama Peanut Referendum Has Been Postponed
(APPA) — Due to the Stay-At-Home Order issued by Gov. Kay Ivey on April 3, 2020, the Alabama Peanut Producers Association has made the decision to postpone the Peanut Referendum vote scheduled for April 9, 2020. All eligible peanut producers will be notified of the rescheduled date as soon as it becomes available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may …
Peanut Referendum Voting Ends May 3
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to remind peanut growers May 3 is the deadline to vote in the referendum to determine whether you favor continuance of the Peanut Promotion, Research and Information Order, which authorizes the National Peanut Board. Tyron Spearman has more details. Voters must return ballots postmarked by May 3. Ballots returned via express mail or …
Peanut Referendum Announced
This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture published a notice in the Federal Register announcing a referendum for eligible peanut producers to determine whether they favor continuance of the Peanut Promotion, Research and Information Order, which authorizes the National Peanut Board. Tyron Spearman has more details.