Georgia Cotton and Peanut Day Highlights Industry Research and EU Trade Progress
The Georgia Cotton Commission and the Georgia Peanut Commission are joining forces to host Cotton and Peanut Day this week, offering producers valuable updates on research, policy, and international trade developments.
“Coming up on the peanut calendar this week, the Georgia Cotton Commission and the Georgia Peanut Commission will team together to have a Cotton and Peanut Day on Wednesday, September the 3rd at the University of Georgia-Tifton campus, starts about 8.30, we’ll be touring around the Lang Farm and we’ll end with lunch that day. There will be some great presentations on their research this year.”
This highly anticipated event will showcase the latest research advancements in Georgia’s peanut and cotton industries, providing attendees with critical insights as harvest season nears.
Georgia Peanut Tour Returns in Mid-September
Another major event to mark on the calendar is the Georgia Peanut Tour, offering a deeper look into Georgia’s peanut industry.
“Also added to your calendar, September 16th through the 18th, the Georgia Peanut Tour will start in Valdosta, Georgia this year, September the 16th we’ll have the Hot Topics Seminar at the Rainwater Comfort Center on the 16th and they’ll tour on the 17th, even possibly for some on the 18th.”
This tour draws researchers, buyers, and industry professionals from across the country to observe production practices and market trends firsthand.
Positive News on EU Trade Barriers
On the global front, the U.S. Peanut Federation shared a promising update regarding non-tariff trade barriers with the European Union.
“From the Peanut Information on Trade Union, Trade Statement, today the President of the U.S. Peanut Federation said we’re grateful for the efforts made by the Trump Administration to identify solutions to the non-tariff trade barriers that is causing problems in the peanut industry. He said the European Union has the potential to be one of the strongest export markets, but we have continued to a significant disadvantage over our export competitors.”
“This agreement will help provide a sense of security for the U.S. peanut industry coming up this year. So good news from the EU on trade barriers.”
This breakthrough offers a boost in confidence to peanut growers and exporters as they gear up for the 2025 harvest.
Audio Reporting by Tyron Spearman for Southeast AgNet.