Nominations are now open for the 26th American Peanut Research and Education Awards.
The industry is looking for someone that has outstanding individuals or teams whose work continues to move the peanut industry forward. All nominations are subject to the deadline in 1st of May. Awards will be presented at the American Peanut Research and Education Annual Meeting to be held July the 14th through the 16th at the Hilton Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
These awards will honor people who have had special contributions to peanuts in the area of research and education. The National Peanut Board is also seeking nominees to serve on their board. They administer about a $13 million promotion program each year.
They will replace one producer member and one alternate for Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Virginia. Appointed members serving on that three-year term will be ending December 31st. These will be the new nominees.
The National Peanut Board plans to make a big announcement this week. We’ll have details as soon as it is about a new promotion program to expand the use and consumption of peanuts.
Audio Reporting by Tyron Spearman for Southeast AgNet.