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The Carter’s and Mr. Peanut to be at Plains Peanut Festival

Dan September 22, 2022 Peanuts

The 25th annual Plains Peanut Festival is Saturday, Sept. 24 in Plains, Georgia. Tyron Spearman reports the 39th U.S. President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter plan to ride in the parade, while Mr. Peanut will officially lead the parade.

The Legendary Mr. Peanut Passes at 95

Dan March 8, 2021 Peanuts

J. Frank McGill, the legendary Cooperative Extension peanut specialist passed away last week. Tyron Spearman has more details about the man who many knew as Mr. Peanut.

Agencies Act to Assist Florida Agriculture
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association reported the following actions that Florida government agencies took during and after Hurricane Ian to aid impacted agricultural entities, including citrus. SUSPENSION OF WEIGHT RESTRICTIONSThe Florida Department of Transportation announced it suspended the size and weight restrictions for divisible loads on any vehicles transporting emergency equipment, services, supplies and agricultural […]
Meet Matt Joyner
Editor’s note: This Q&A was conducted prior to Hurricane Ian striking Florida. After the storm, Matt Joyner said that Florida Citrus Mutual is working with growers in the recovery process and collecting information to aid in any potential requests for assistance. Matt Joyner started with Florida Citrus Mutual (FCM) in December of 2018 as director […]