Don’t Miss the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia The Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia is underway, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest events in U.S. agriculture this year. “Over 700 exhibitors will be on display and demonstrate products and welcome thousands of visitors to the 100-acre show site.” Recognized as a leader in agricultural …
Georgia National Fair Peanut Exhibit Details
Visit the Powerful Peanut Experience at the Georgia National Fair Before October 12 While farmers are in the field working this week bringing in the new crop, fairgoers in Perry, Georgia have the chance to explore an exciting new exhibit celebrating the state’s official crop — peanuts. “While farmers are in the field working this week bringing in the new …
GA National Fair Peanut Exhibit Unveiled
Visit the Powerful Peanut Exhibit at the Georgia National Fair Before It Closes Sunday The Georgia National Fair continues this week in Perry, Georgia, drawing large crowds and spotlighting the state’s rich agricultural roots. With Sunday marking the final day, visitors still have time to experience a highlight of this year’s fair: the Powerful Peanut Experience. “The Georgia National Fair …
GCC, GPC Invite Farmers to Annual Field Day
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) invite producers to the Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Tifton, Georgia. University of Georgia (UGA) cotton and peanut team members, who specialize in agronomy, entomology, plant pathology, fertility and breeding will provide growers timely information pertinent to two of the …
Disease Management Vital for Peanut Producers
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension caution producers about disease management with harvest season approaching. Bob Kemerait, UGA Extension plant pathologist, discusses white mold and leaf spot, which could be problematic with increased rainfall in certain areas of the state. “This change in weather we’ve had, it’s almost like a light switch in …
Farm Bill Hot Topic at Annual Peanut Meeting
By Clint Thompson A collection of Southeast peanut farmers and industry leaders at the Southern Peanut Growers Conference last weekend allowed for in-depth talks and discussion centered around topics pertinent to the industry’s future. The Farm Bill was especially emphasized. Ken Barton, executive director of the Florida Peanut Producers Association, discussed the importance of growers attending these events and providing …
Georgia Peanut Farmers Donate Peanut Butter to DC Central Kitchen
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) is celebrating National Peanut Month by donating 10,080 jars of peanut butter through Peanut Proud, the peanut industry’s humanitarian relief organization. Georgia-based truckload carrier, SouthernAG Carriers, graciously donated its truck carrier service to deliver the peanut butter. “As a farmer, we are proud to begin this partnership with DC Central Kitchen by donating peanut butter …
Georgia Peanut Commission to Promote Peanuts with Annual Event Oct. 14-18
TIFTON, GA (GPC-Oct. 8, 2019) — The Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Bankers Association will join forces Oct. 14-18, 2019 to promote the 43rd annual Georgia Peanut Bank Week. Financial institutions and local banks across the state will offer a tribute to Georgia’s 4,500 peanut farm families and the sustainability they provide to Georgia’s state and local economies. The 2019 …
More Peanut Research Funding in Georgia
Last month, the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors met and approved research funding for the 2019-20 budget year. The budget increased to $653,901, as the board approved 35 project proposals submitted from the University of Georgia, U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. The research programs primarily focus on peanut breeding, conservation methods, …
Celebrate March – National Peanut Month
The Georgia peanut industry joins together to celebrate National Peanut Month in March and donate peanut butter to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods! The Georgia peanut industry kicked off the celebration by hosting the 2019 Georgia PB&J Day at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia. …