USPF Thankful for Passage of Agricultural Economic and Disaster Assistance
Released: Dec. 21, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) applauds Congress for including agricultural economic assistance and disaster assistance in the final passage of the
USPF Supports the New FY25 Continuing Resolution Bill
Released: Dec. 19, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) supports the newly proposed continuing resolution (CR) bill to provide funding for Fiscal Year 2025 programs
USPF Supports the Proposed FY25 Continuing Resolution Bill
Released: Dec. 18, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) supports the recently proposed continuing resolution (CR) to provide funding for Fiscal Year 2025 programs through
USPF Urges Congress to Vote No on Appropriations Bill If No Assistance to Farmers Is Included
Released: Dec. 14, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States Peanut Federation (USPF) members are disappointed after the recent breakdown of congressional discussions on the inclusion of economic assistance for
Nomination meetings scheduled to fill posts on Georgia Peanut Commission
Released: Dec. 2, 2024 TIFTON, Ga – Nomination meetings to fill three positions on the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) Board of Directors will be held Dec. 19 in Ocilla,
Peanut Leaders Hold Capitol Hill Meetings in Push for End of Year Priorities
Released: Nov. 27, 2024 Washington, D.C. – Representatives from the U.S. Peanut Federation (USPF) traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to advocate for assistance needed before the end of
U.S. Peanut Federation partners in hosting Aflatoxin Research Update
Released: Nov. 22, 2024 TIFTON, Ga. — The American Peanut Shellers Association, National Peanut Buying Points Association, Southern Peanut Farmers Federation and United States Peanut Federation recently hosted an
48th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show set for Jan. 16, 2025, in Tifton
Released: Nov. 18, 2024 TIFTON, Ga. — Make plans to attend the 48th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, from 8:00 a.m.
Georgia Peanut Commission announces 2025 calendar photo winners
Released: Nov. 18, 2024 TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission hosted a photo contest throughout 2024 to fill the pages of the 2025 Georgia Peanut Calendar. Peanut farmers
Nominations open for Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award
Released: Oct. 30, 2024 TIFTON, Ga. – Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer. The state winner will be announced at the Georgia Peanut Farm
Georgia Peanut Bank Week celebrates peanut harvest Oct. 21-25, 2024
Released: Oct. 8, 2024 TIFTON, Ga – The Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Bankers Association will join forces Oct. 21-25, 2024, to promote the 48th annual Georgia Peanut Bank
Georgia Ag Partners launch Hurricane Relief Fund for farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene
Released: Oct. 4, 2024 TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA), in a partnership with the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA) and in support by the Georgia
Plains, Peanuts and a President: The 27th Annual Plains Peanut Festival Celebrates Peanut Harvest and Honors 100th Birthday of 39th President Jimmy Carter
Released: Sept. 23, 2024 TIFTON, Ga. – The 27th annual Plains Peanut Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28 in Plains, Georgia, home of President Jimmy Carter and First
Peanut Leaders Join Over 50 Agricultural Representatives In Push For Farm Bill
Peanut Farmers Need Assistance Before 2025 Crop Year Released: September 12, 2024 Washington, D.C. – Representatives from the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation (SPFF) traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to
Cotton/Peanut Research Field Day set for Sept. 4, 2024, in Tifton, Georgia
Released: Aug. 22, 2024 TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and the University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams, will co-sponsor a joint research
Georgia Peanut Farmer Named Winner of the 2024 PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals Super Stock Finals
Released: August 1, 2024 TIFTON, Ga. – Jeff Adkinson, Georgia peanut farmer and part-time stock car driver, was named a winner at the 2024 PlayNHRA Virginia National Super Stock
Georgia Peanut Commission hosting 2025 calendar photo contest
Released: July 9, 2024 TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission is hosting a photo contest through Oct. 1, 2024, featuring peanut farms from across the state to fill
U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Boozman Releases Farm Bill Framework
Legislation Addresses Reference Price, Voluntary Base Update and Other Peanut Priorities Released: June 13, 2024 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Ranking Member John Boozman
U.S. House Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill
Released: May 24, 2024 Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture voted to pass the Farm Bill, titled “The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024”
Peanut farmers approve the Georgia Peanut Commission by 91 percent
Released: May 2, 2024 TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission’s referendum received reaffirmation with a vote of 91.99 percent during the recent referendum, held March 8 through April
Georgia Peanut Commission approves funding for FY 2024-2025 research projects
Released: March 28, 2024 TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors has approved $791,639 in research project funding for the 2024-25 research budget year. This
Celebrate March – National Peanut Month
Released: March 8, 2024 TIFTON, Ga. – March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods! The Georgia peanut industry kicked off the celebration
U.S. Peanut Federation Travels to Washington, D.C. for Spring Fly-In
Released: March 8, 2024 Washington, D.C. – Representatives from the U.S. Peanut Federation (USPF) traveled to Washington, D.C. this week for their annual Spring Fly-In. During the trip, USPF
Georgia Peanut Commission holds referendum March 8 – April 8
Released: March 8, 2024 TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission will hold a referendum March 8 through April 8 giving peanut producers an opportunity to vote on reaffirming
Peanut Leadership Academy Class XIII hosts first session
Released: Jan. 31, 2024 TIFTON, Ga. – Twenty-seven peanut growers and sheller representatives from across the Southeast, Arkansas, Texas and the Virginia-Carolina area began Class XIII of the Peanut
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