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Southern Peanut Growers Conference Set for July 21-23

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The Georgia Peanut Commission and fellow members of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation remind growers that registration is ongoing for the annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference, scheduled for July 21-23 at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. The three-day event provides farmers from Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi a chance to obtain timely information about peanut-related issues, …

Registration Continues for Southern Peanut Growers Conference in July

Clint Thompson Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission and fellow members of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation remind growers that registration is ongoing for the annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference. It is scheduled for July 21-23 at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. The three-day event is for farmers from Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. It will provide …

GPC to Host Peanut Palooza

Clint Thompson Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) invites the general public to its Peanut Palooza event, scheduled for Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the GPC office in Tifton. Joy Crosby, GPC assistant executive director, discusses what attendees can expect at this week’s event. “The Peanut Palooza is a family-friendly event. We’ll have lots of …

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GPC Approves Research Funding for 2022-23

Clint Thompson Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission’s (GPC) recent approval of $795,205 for research funding signals its emphasis for the state’s growers to remain sustainable now and into the future. Donald Chase, GPC Research Committee chairman, talks about the importance of the funding. It includes 36 project proposals submitted from the University of Georgia, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Fort Valley …

Southern Peanut Growers Conference Registration Underway

Clint Thompson Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

By Clint Thompson Registration is underway for the 23rd annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference scheduled for July 21-23 at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. The three-day event provides farmers from Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi a chance to obtain timely information about peanut production, legislative issues, marketing and promotions. Don Koehler, executive director of the Georgia …

GPC Celebrates National Peanut Month

Clint Thompson Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) used March, also known as National Peanut Month, to continue its promotion of Georgia peanuts. Joy Crosby, assistant executive director of the GPC, discusses some of the events that the organization participated in. “We were able to kick off National Peanut Month with our annual peanut butter and jelly day at the …

National Peanut Month: GPC Gives Back to Local Food Banks

Clint Thompson Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) is using National Peanut Month to give back to local communities. Joy Crosby, director of communications at GPC, discussed the various ways the commission and Peanut Proud have donated peanut butter to the Southeast. “For National Peanut Month, the Georgia Peanut Commission has worked with Peanut Proud to donate a little over …

GPC Partnering with Front Row Motorsports

Clint Thompson Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) is once again in the driver’s seat of promoting peanuts to the world. Justin Odom, project coordinator for farm and field services, discusses the impact of GPC’s partnership with Front Row Motorsports again. “We’re very excited to be working with Front Row Motorsports again this year. We’re sponsoring the No. 38 Ford …

GPC Research and Report Day: A Glimpse Into the Industry’s Future

Clint Thompson Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission’s (GPC) annual Research and Report Day on Wednesday highlighted ongoing projects from researchers at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and U.S. Department of Agriculture. It provided insight into the future of peanut production, says Donald Chase, research chairman at the GPC. “When we make our decisions in March …

Georgia Peanut Farm Show Provides Timely Content to Growers

Clint Thompson Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission’s annual farm show started on Wednesday and provided growers an early outlook on the upcoming season, following a challenging year highlighted by persistent rainfall. Don Koehler, executive director of the Georgia Peanut Commission, discussed the significance of the workshops being held in conjunction with the University of Georgia and industry leaders that educate …