More than 1,200 attendees were able to fine-tune their farming operations with information gained at the 43rd annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference on Jan. 17, 2019, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The show is sponsored by the Georgia Peanut Commission. The one-day show offered farmers a chance to view the products …
GA Peanut Farm Show Award Winners
During the annual Georgia Peanut Farm?Show and Conference awards luncheon, which took place at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center, the Georgia Peanut Commission presented a variety of awards to individuals that have contributed to the advancement of the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman has the story. Below Press Release from Georgia Peanut Commission The Georgia Peanut Commission presents the following …
Georgia Peanut Commission Board Members Renominated
Three Georgia Peanut Commission board members were renominated without opposition to the Georgia Peanut Commission board of directors at nomination meetings held on Dec. 10, 2018. The Georgia Farm Bureau Federation conducted the nomination meetings for the commission’s districts two, four and five. Armond Morris, Tift County, representing district two; Rodney Dawson, Pulaski County, representing district four and Donald Chase, …
43rd annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show set for Jan. 17, 2019 in Tifton
Make plans to attend the 43rd annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The one-day show is free and open to all farmers and industry representatives to attend. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit with …
Georgia Peanut Commission Research Report Day set for Feb. 7
The Georgia Peanut Commission will hold the annual Research Report Day, Feb. 7, 2018, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory (NESPAL), located on the University of Georgia Tifton campus at 2360 Rainwater Road, Tifton, Ga. 31793. The event provides growers and industry representatives an opportunity to hear the latest reports and newest information available …
Nominations open for Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer. The state winner will be announced at the Georgia Peanut Farm Show on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in Tifton, Georgia. The award is sponsored by the Georgia Peanut Commission and BASF. The Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award is based upon the applicant’s overall farm operation; environmental and stewardship …
Rodeo Star Bullfighter Promoting Georgia Peanuts
During last week’s Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, those stopping by the Georgia Peanut Commission building were able to meet rodeo star, Matt Baldwin. He was on hand to not only talk about bullfighting, but also about enjoying peanuts. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …
GPC Applauds Revision of Seg. 2 Peanuts Published in Federal Register
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) applauds the efforts of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service final rule (7 CFR Part 996) published in the Federal Register to revise the minimum quality and handling standards for domestic and imported peanuts marketed in the United States. This rule implements a recommendation from the Peanut Standards Board to raise the …
Promoting Georgia Peanuts at Sunbelt Expo
“North America’s Premier Farm Show,” the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition, opens today in Moultrie, GA. Georgia Peanut Commission Executive Director, Don Koehler, looks forward to showing attendees stopping by their building. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked with Koehler about the show and how peanut harvest in the state is going. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …
Promoting Georgia Peanuts with Annual Event
The Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Bankers Association are joining forces Oct. 16-20 to promote the 41st annual Georgia Peanut Bank Week. Financial institutions and local banks across the state will offer a tribute to Georgia’s 3,400 peanut farm families and the sustainability they provide to Georgia’s state and local economies. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked with Joy Crosby, director …