By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission hosted its annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference on Thursday. Attendees flocked to the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference in Tifton, Georgia. Production issues like weed and disease management were highlighted during the UGA Peanut Production Seminar; followed by updates from breeders concerning potential varieties in the future. Rodney Dawson, chairman …
Reminder: Farm Show Scheduled for Jan. 18
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission reminds producers and industry experts who are interested in learning the latest industry trends and about next year’s crop that the 47th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 18. The show will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton …
Friday Deadline for Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award
The Georgia Peanut Commission reminds its producers that the deadline to apply or nominate a young peanut farmer for the Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award is Friday, Dec. 1. The Georgia Peanut Commission and BASF sponsor the award. The award is based on the applicant’s overall farming operation; environmental and stewardship practices; and leadership, civic, church and community services …
Georgia Peanut Commission Celebrating National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission is celebrating National Peanut Butter Lovers Month this November. Joy Crosby, assistant executive director of the commission, discussed how her organization continues to celebrate and promote Georgia peanuts. “The Georgia Peanut Commission has been coordinating a variety of promotions throughout television markets and social media to highlight National Peanut Butter Lovers Month and …
GPC Announces Plans for 47th Annual Farm Show
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) reminds growers and industry leaders to mark their calendars for next year’s Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference, scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 18, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The show is free and open to all producers and industry …
Cotton/Peanut Field Day Set for Sept. 6 in Tifton
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds producers and industry leaders that the annual cotton/peanut research field day is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 6, in Tifton, Georgia. The event is co-sponsored by the Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, talks about why this event is …
Registration Ongoing for Georgia Peanut Tour
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) reminds growers and industry leaders that registration is ongoing for the upcoming Georgia Peanut Tour, scheduled for Sept. 12-14 in Bainbridge, Georgia, and the surrounding area. Chris Butts, chairman of this year’s tour, highlighted what attendees can expect when attending this year’s event. “This is the tour to highlight to our buyers …
GPC Continues Sponsorship of No. 38 Car
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission’s (GPC) continued sponsorship of NASCAR driver Todd Gilliland and his No. 38 car is a win for Georgia’s peanut industry and race attendees. It has churned up support for Georgia agriculture with Gilliland driving the Georgia peanuts car, but it has also left attendees salivating for more of those tasty peanuts at the …
Southern Peanut Growers Conference Brings Industry Together
By Clint Thompson The Southern Peanut Growers Conference informed and enlightened attendees at last week’s meeting about what is required for growers to remain sustainable now and into the future. The conference, held at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida, included representatives from the Georgia Peanut Commission, Alabama Peanut Producers Association, Florida Peanut Producers Association and …
Storm Aftermath: Diseases a Concern for Georgia Peanuts
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Peanut Extension Team advise growers to be wary of disease development following the recent storms across the Southeast last week. Bob Kemerait, UGA Extension plant pathologist, discusses the potential for diseases in South Georgia peanuts. “Much of our crop is 30 days after planting or beyond. We are …