The Georgia Peanut Commission reminds growers, industry leaders and all those wanting to know more about Georgia peanuts that they are invited to this year’s annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show. It is slated for Thursday, Jan. 16, at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia.
The 48th annual show and conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will provide attendees an opportunity to view products and services of nearly 100 exhibitors and educational programs.
Educational Seminars
UGA specialists will provide pertinent information during the peanut production seminar, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The information will center on the multiple weather events of 2024 and what to expect in 2025; along with management of foliage feeders and soil borne insects, history and management of tropical spiderwort and leafspot disease management.
An Industry Seed Seminar will follow from 10:35 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. It is sponsored by the American Peanut Shellers Association, Georgia Peanut Commission, Southern Peanut Farmers Federation and the U.S. Peanut Federation. Growers will learn about peanut varieties for the upcoming season and beyond.
A free luncheon will be held at noon for all peanut farmers in attendance. The Georgia Peanut Commission will provide a short program at 12:15 p.m. with updates from the National Peanut Board and Washington D.C.
Kelley Manufacturing Co. is providing the Grand Door Prize of one season’s use of a new peanut combine and $5,000 cash money. Farmers can also register to win the Grower Prize, donated by Amadas Industries. It includes a certificate good for $15,000 towards the purchase of a new Amadas self-propelled peanut combine, or $7,500 towards the purchase of a new four-row or six-row Amadas pull-type combine, or $4,500 towards the purchase of a new Amadas six-row or eight-row peanut digger, or $1,500 towards the purchase of a new Amadas peanut dump cart and a customized Grizzly cooler.
The winners of the Grand Door Prize and the Grower Prize must be certified peanut farmers with an FSA farm number and present to win.
For more information on the show, contact GPC at 229-386-3470 or online at www.gapeanuts.com.