Peanut Growers Donate Peanut Butter

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Peanut growers from across the Southeast are in Washington D.C. this week to meet with legislators about the issues affecting the industry. And while there, the Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Texas peanut producers donated more than 7,000 jars of peanut butter to Martha’s Table.

Food Safety Act Introduced

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

In Washington this week both Democratic and Republican senators got behind comprehensive legislation which will increase food inspection and oversight in the wake of the recent issue with salmonella being found in certain peanut products. Tyron Spearman has the details.

Rotating Crops with Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

While many are suggesting that peanut acreage needs to be cut back some this year, University of Georgia Plant Pathologist Dr. Tim Brenneman cautions growers on what crop may not work in replacing them through a rotational program.

Never a Shortage of Peanut Diseases

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No matter what you may plant this year, if it involves peanuts, University of Georgia Extension Plant Pathologist Dr. Bob Kimmerait says there is never a shortage of diseases to worry about.