Georgia Peanut Commission approves funding for FY 2025-2026 research projects
Released: March 27, 2025 TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors has approved $764,189 in research project funding for the 2025-26 research budget year. This
Peanut Leaders Donate Peanut Butter to Capital Area Food Bank
Released: March 7, 2025 More than 5,000 jars of peanut butter donated during USPF Washington, D.C., Fly-In WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) leaders combined advocacy
Celebrate March – National Peanut Month
Released: March 6, 2025 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
USPF Witness Testifies at U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing
Released: Feb. 10, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry held a hearing on February 5 titled “Perspectives from the Field: Farmer and
Georgia Peanut Commission Research Report Day set for Feb. 5
Released: Jan. 28, 2025 TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission will hold the annual Research Report Day, Feb. 5, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the National Environmentally
Georgia Peanut Commission seeks candidates for Executive Director
Released: Jan. 21, 2025 TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission is seeking candidates for the position of executive director. The GPC Board of Directors seek candidates to oversee
Georgia Peanut Farm Show provides a day of education for farmers
Released: Jan. 17, 2025 TIFTON, Ga – More than 1,500 attendees were able to fine-tune their farming operations with information gained at the 48th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show
Georgia Peanut Commission to promote peanuts as poultry feed ingredient at world’s largest poultry expo
Released: Jan. 10, 2025 TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission will be promoting peanuts as a poultry feed ingredient at the International Production and Processing Expo hosted at
Plans underway for Georgia Peanut Farm Show Jan. 16, 2025, in Tifton
Released: Jan. 3, 2025 TIFTON, Ga – Producers can improve the bottom-line of their farming operation with knowledge, connections and information gained at the 48th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show
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
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