The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) is using March, also known as National Peanut Month, as another way to celebrate and promote Georgia peanuts. Joy Crosby, assistant executive director of the GPC, highlighted some of the ways her organization has promoted one of the state’s top row crops. “We celebrated National Peanut Month by kicking off our annual PB&J Day at …
Florida Peanut Federation Pleased with Recent Meetings
The Florida Peanut Federation (FPF) members recently took part in meetings held at various locations in the North-central part of the state. That includes their annual meeting and two production meetings. Laura Goss, FPF Executive Director, explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman what the FPF is all about. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …
Alabama Legislators, Gov. Ivey Celebrate National Peanut Month
(APPA/Montgomery, AL, March 5, 2023) – Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) celebrated National Peanut Month with a proclamation from Gov. Kay Ivey at the Alabama Capitol and a peanut day at the Alabama State House on March 5, 2024. “Peanut day at the Alabama State House helps remind our legislators that peanuts are an important crop for Alabama agriculture,” said APPA …
Florida Peanut Federation to Hold Three Events
The Florida Peanut Federation (FPF) wants growers in the state to know about three events they have coming up over the next few days. One is the Hamilton County preseason meeting on Thursday, February 22nd at the Hamilton County Extension Office in Jasper, starting at 5:00pm EST. Speakers will discuss varieties, diseases, economics, trials, and more. A meal is included, but if you …
Florida Producers Invited to Attend Peanut, Cotton Meetings
There are a variety of meetings coming up that Florida peanut and cotton producers are invited to take part in. The first is coming up Thursday, February 22nd, as the Florida Peanut Federation (FPF) will hold a preseason meeting at the Hamilton County Extension Office in Jasper. It starts at 5:00pm EST, as various speakers will discuss varieties, diseases, economics, trials, and …
The 2024 Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show Held on Feb. 1
(DOTHAN, AL/Feb. 2, 2024) — Peanut growers from Alabama and Florida were able to fine-tune their farming operations with information gained at the Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show February 1, 2024 at the National Peanut Festival fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama. The trade show was hosted by Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) and Florida Peanut Producers Association (FPPA), and sponsored by National …
Working On Various Issues Affecting Farmers
Efforts continue on various issues to help farmers across the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Georgia Farmer is New Chairman of the American Peanut Council
A Georgia farmer has been named the new Chairman of the American Peanut Council. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Two Peanut Products Work Together to Suppress Rhizoctonia and Fusarium
We told you last week that BASF Agricultural Solutions will deliver enhanced peanut performance with the introduction of Vault® Peanut Liquid Inoculant and Velondis™ Plus Biofungicide for the 2024 season. The two products work together to suppress rhizoctonia and fusarium while improving peanut root vigor and nutrient uptake. Tyron Spearman has even more details. To learn more about Vault Peanut Liquid …
Developing a New Peanut Variety Resistant to Leaf Spot
According to the National Peanut Board, efforts have been underway to develop a variety that is resistant to leaf spot. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024