Category Archives: Alabama News

Alabama – Florida Peanut Trade Show set for Feb. 2

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Joy Crosby

The 16th annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show is set to be held Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, located on Hwy. 231 South in Dothan, Alabama. Sponsored by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association and the Florida … Continue reading →

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2022 Census of Agriculture underway

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Joy Crosby

(Dec. 19, 2022) – Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed the 2022 Census of Agriculture paper questionnaires to all known agriculture producers across the nation and Puerto Rico. Last month, producers in the states received their survey … Continue reading →

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Field Rows and Field Shows

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Joy Crosby

Jim McArthur, better known as Randy the Farmer, has taken the social media platforms Tik Tok and YouTube by storm. He is well known for his comedic videos, especially when it comes to his infamous tripping and crazy wig. His … Continue reading →

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Rippey Joins Alabama Peanut Producers Association

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Joy Crosby

Kaycee Rippey joined the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) staff on Nov. 3, 2022, as the Communications Coordinator. Rippey holds a bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences with a minor in Communications from Auburn University. She has been involved in agriculture … Continue reading →

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October/November 2022 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Joy Crosby

The October/November 2022 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Field Rows and Field Shows Williams Family Honored as Grand Marshal of Plains Peanut Festival Parade 2022 Southern Peanut Growers Conference In … Continue reading →

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Peanut Organizations and Congress Comment on U.S. EPA’s Consideration of Revocation of Tolerances and Cancel Registrations for Certain Organophosphate Uses

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Joy Crosby

Earthjustice petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to revoke tolerances and cancel registrations for the food uses of organophosphates. The U.S Peanut Federation, Georgia Peanut Commission, American Peanut Shellers Association and other peanut organizations filed comments in opposition to the … Continue reading →

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Report Drought Conditions

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Joy Crosby

The National Drought Mitigation Center, the National Integrated Drought Information System and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Climate Hubs are working with states, tribes and others across the country to collect Condition Monitoring Observer Reports on Drought (CMOR-Drought), including photos. … Continue reading →

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July/August 2022 – Southeastern Peanut Farmer

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Joy Crosby

The July/August 2022 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Utilizing Drones in Crop Production More than a Salesman 2022 Peanut Harvest Guidebook Upcoming Field Days Feral Swine Survey MANA Nutrition Expands … Continue reading →

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U.S. Peanut Federation Testifies at U.S. Senate Subcommittee Hearing focusing on Agricultural Trade

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Joy Crosby

June 9, 2022, WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade, held a hearing June 9, 2022, on “Agricultural Trade: Priorities and Issues Facing America’s Farmers.” Representing the U.S. Peanut Federation, Karla Baker Thompson … Continue reading →

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2022 Irrigation & Water Management Guidebook

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Joy Crosby

For 2022 many farmers may be searching for ways to reduce their production costs when irrigating while at the same time boosting yield. Wes Porter, University of Georgia precision ag and irrigation specialist, recommends for farmers to check over their … Continue reading →

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