The Southeast experienced one of its most significant droughts in recent history during the winter and spring, with South Georgia and North Florida among the hardest-hit areas. During General Session 1, David Zierden, state climatologist with Florida State University, examined the causes of the drought, its impacts and what the transition to a strong El Niño could mean for the … Read More
Strength, Health and Well-Being: Taking Care of the People Behind the Farm
The opening general session of the 2026 Southern Peanut Growers Conference focused on an often-overlooked part of farm management: the health and well-being of the people who keep agricultural operations running. University of Georgia public health experts Dr. Stephen Correia, Dr. Jenay Beer and Dr. Christina Proctor discussed cognitive health, caregiving, stress management and practical ways farmers can protect their … Read More
2026 Valor Award Presented to Don Koehler
The 2026 Valor Award was presented to Don Koehler, retired executive director of the Georgia Peanut Commission. John Altom with Valent presented the award and explained that the winners each year are selected because they model the definition of Valor, which means “great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.” Don has served as executive director of the … Read More
2026 SPGC “Farming is a Circus” set for July 21-23 in Florida
Mark your calendars for the 27th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference, July 21-23, 2026, at the Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort, Panama City Beach, Florida. This year’s conference offers farmers an opportunity to learn more about legislative issues, peanut promotions and production issues. The registration fee for growers is $275 which includes all conference events and meals. The registration deadline … Read More
Peanut Leaders Discuss Industry Concerns and Priorities on Capitol Hill
March 27, 2026, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives from the United States Peanut Federation (USPF) traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for U.S. peanut industry priorities. During the trip, USPF representatives met with Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, as well as senior agricultural staff and Administration officials, to engage in discussions on current economic conditions, … Read More
USPF Applauds the Committee Passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act
Legislation Provides Multiple Provisions for Peanuts March 5, 2026, WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a two-day markup held by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 was officially passed by the Committee early this morning by a 34-17 vote. The bill was supported by Republican members of the Committee, along with seven … Read More
USPF Supports the Farm, Food, and National Security Act
March 4, 2026, WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) proudly supports the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 introduced by U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson. The proposed bill expands upon the many traditional Farm Bill provisions that were included in the final passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) … Read More
U.S. Peanut Federation Partners in Hosting Annual Aflatoxin Research Update
Jan. 21, 2026, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the American Peanut Shellers Association, National Peanut Buying Points Association, Southern Peanut Farmers Federation, and United States Peanut Federation hosted the fourth annual Aflatoxin Research Update at the University of Georgia Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Throughout the day, 21 presentations were given by research leaders from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s … Read More
USPF Thankful for Agricultural Economic Assistance
Dec. 9, 2025, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, President Trump announced a new agricultural economic assistance package, totaling $11 billion for row crop producers, including peanuts. Specific payment rates for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program have not yet been announced, but farmers can expect to receive payments as early as February 2026. U.S. peanut growers have continued to struggle with … Read More
Trump Administration Delivers Second Stage of Crop Disaster Assistance for Farmers
Nov. 17, 2025, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Three days after the government reopened and despite the radical left Democrat caused shutdown, President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins continue to put Farmers First, including the unprecedented move to reopen over 2,000 county FSA offices in the middle of the government shutdown so farmers could continue to … Read More