Playing their hits like “So Into You,” “Champagne Jam,” “Imaginary Lover,” and “Doraville,” the Atlanta Rhythm Section rocked the final night of the 14th annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference. The final night was sponsored, as always, by Syngenta and was so enjoyable that Congressman Frank Lucas and his wife stayed until the very end. Syngenta’s Lyle Stewart, pictured here with … Read More
Ag Technologies/Trimble Continue as Blog Sponsors
Since it started in 2008, this Southern Peanut Growers Conference blog has been sponsored by Ag Technologies and Trimble. We sincerely appreciate their support in helping to provide both those in attendance and those unable to attend the conference with photos and audio interviews of the various participants. I spoke with Robbie Tabb and Christy Bryan, both with Ag Technologies, … Read More
BASF Proud to Support Peanut Growers
BASF has been a proud supporter of the Southern Peanut Growers Conference since the beginning 14 years ago. The company, which makes products for peanut growers like Headline fungicide, sponsors the luncheon and speaker for the event as well as providing other support for this very important group of farmers. “Making our customer more successful really is what we do,” … Read More
Spotlight on New Sponsor Colombo North America
Southern peanut farmers got to learn more about the harvesters offered by Colombo North America, as a new sponsor for the conference this year. “We’ve been on the market for 37 years in Brazil and about 8 years ago we decided to move to the US in the peanut market,” said Lee Santos with the company. The Colombo Group is … Read More
Case IH/Aimtrac are New SPGC Sponsors
A new name on the sponsor list for the SPGC this year is Case IH/Aimtrac. Bill Greer, Regional Manager with Aimtrac’s Pinehurst, Georgia location, is pleased to be a part of the conference. “This is my first time being here,” he said. “Seems like a really good turnout.” Bill is pictured here on the right with Case IH colleague Richard … Read More
Bayer Sponsors Opening Night with Rock Comic
Never heard of a “rock comic” before, but that’s what Mark Eddie is and thanks to the sponsorship of Bayer Crop Science for opening night of the Southern Peanut Growers Conference, we were treated to his particular brand of humor featuring songs from the past. With lots of energy and the voice of a gifted mimic, Eddie kept the crowd … Read More
Valor Award Goes to to Jack DeLoney
The annual Valent Valor award this year was presented to much-loved Southern artist Jack DeLoney. When Valent’s John Alton asked the record crowd at the opening prayer breakfast to stand if they had one of DeLoney’s paintings in their home or office, nearly the entire room stood up. That was impressive! I interviewed Jack last year here at SPGC when … Read More
SPGC Hospitality Courtesy of John Deere
John Deere and several regional dealerships are new sponsors this year for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference, providing the traditional ice cream social hospitality for the registration area. The conference is a family event for the growers who get the opportunity to mix business with pleasure. It’s always fun to go around and take photos of the adorable little ones … Read More
BASF Proud to Support Peanut Producers
BASF has been a long time supporter of the Southern Peanut Growers Conference and sponsor of the Friday luncheon, but this year the company also stepped up to co-sponsor the Georgia Peanut Achievement Awards when their help for the yield recognition program was needed. “These peanut growers are the best in the country, which makes them the best in the … Read More
New Sponsors for 2011 SPGC
This year’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference had several new supporting sponsors, including AgLeader Technology and DuPont. With the use of precision technology becoming more prevalent among peanut growers, AgLeader’s Russ Morman (left) says being at the conference has been good for two reasons. “Number one, it’s certainly helped to educate us as to where the peanut industry is going and … Read More