Bayer Crop Science has been a sponsor of the Southern Peanut Growers Conference since it started 11 years ago and they are especially proud to help welcome the industry every year by hosting the opening dinner and entertainment. Southeast district sales manager John Hand says Bayer Crop Science is committed to the peanut industry. “The information that is shared at … Read More
Valor Award to Patrick Archer
The Webster definition of “valor” is “strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness” and that was required this year more than any other for the peanut industry. In recognition for his strength and leadership of the peanut industry during a time of crisis, American Peanut Council president Patrick Archer was recognized today with … Read More
Peanuts and Politics
First up on the agenda at the Southern Peanut Growers Conference Monday morning was Congressman Allen Boyd (D-FL), who gave growers and industry members an update on what’s happening in Washington DC these days could will affect them. Among the topics he discussed were food safety, agriculture funding, health care reform and energy. “We’ve got a good solid farm bill … Read More
Redfish and Peanuts
A new addition this year to the Southern Peanut Growers Conference first day fun was a Redfish Sport Fishing Seminar, presented by Redfish Riviera Outfitters. Steve Bailey with Redfish Riviera and Captain Daniel Snapp with Grassy Flats Charters, in colorful shirts promoting peanuts, presented tips and tricks of the fishing trade to peanut growers and their families. Listen to an … Read More
Peanut Butter Makes Cherries Divine
A simply divine treat is in the bag of goodies given to each person at registration for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference – chocolate covered peanut butter cherries. And they are just incredibly delicious. Leslie Wagner with the Peanut Advisory Board says the new gourmet product comes from a company called Cherries Divine Chocolatiers. “We actually helped them develop the … Read More
Comfort Food Greets Peanut Conference Attendees
Registration for a conference is often just a hum-drum experience – but at the Southern Peanut Growers Conference, it’s a taste of true southern hospitality. The Peanut Advisory Board has made it an annual tradition to welcome the peanut industry members and families as they arrive in Panama City Beach with a sweet treat – ice cream with all kinds … Read More
Hats Off to Peanut Growers
The theme of the 11th annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference is really a tribute to the U.S. peanut industry for overcoming adversity in 2009. Everyone knows that this year has been a tough one for the industry, starting out with the salmonella issue in January. But, Georgia Peanut Commission executive director Don Koehler says the industry has come back stronger … Read More
All Star Peanut Conference Plans
The 11th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference promises to be a “star-studded” event. The conference gets underway Sunday July 12 at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida with an all-star line up featuring sessions on food safety, marketing, communications, and more. The stars will all come out Tuesday night for the annual dinner and entertainment as we … Read More
Peanuts on Panama City Beach
It’s been a tough year for peanuts – time for a little R&R! Details have been finalized and registration is now officially underway for the 2009 Southern Peanut Growers Conference July 12-14 at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. You can register on-line here – or you can print out and fax in or mail this pdf … Read More
2009 Conference Dates Set
The dates have been set for the 2009 Southern Peanut Growers Conference, once again at the fabulous Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City. The dates are July 12-14 and you can look forward to registration information coming very soon on the conference website. Once again, we will be there blogging the event here on the SPGC blog with photos, audio … Read More