Reps. Rogers and Scott at 2017 SPGC

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U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Austin Scott (R-GA) both shared their perspectives on the new administration, gridlock in Congress, and the outlook for a 2018 farm bill at the 2017 Southern Peanut Growers Conference Saturday. “It’s going to be a tough fight, I don’t want anybody to fool themselves,” said Rep. Rogers about getting the next farm bill passed … Read More

Valent Valor Fights for Peanuts

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Definition of valor noun val·or \ˈva-lər\ 1. strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness; personal bravery 2. preemergence herbicide from Valent for use on peanuts that provides 4-6 weeks of residual control Valent has been presenting the Valor award for as long as the Southern Peanut Growers Conference has been in existence and … Read More

National Peanut Board Honored

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The National Peanut Board was honored at the 2017 Southern Peanut Growers Conference with the Valent Valor award – the first time in 19 years the award has recognized an organization instead of an individual. “We’re hugely honored and excited that the industry would recognize us in such a way,” said Bob Parker, NPB CEO, pictured here in the center … Read More

Peanut Growers Navigating the Marketplace

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The theme for the 19th annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference theme is Navigating the Marketplace and this marks the 10th year in a row for us to attend and populate the conference blog for this great group of farmers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi. This is the second year the event has been held at the Sandestin Resort on … Read More