WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tim McMillan, farmer from Enigma, Georgia, testified today in support of maintaining the peanut provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill and the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program in the next farm bill. In his testimony, McMillan says, “If the PLC program had not been in place, I am afraid many farms in the Southeast would no longer … Read More
U.S. peanut industry donates 30,000 jars of peanut butter to Capital Area Food Bank
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. peanut industry donated more than 30,000 jars of peanut butter to Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C. on National Ag Day, March 21, 2017. The Capital Area Food Bank is the largest organization in the Washington metro area working to solve hunger and its companion problems: chronic undernutrition, heart disease, and obesity. The donation … Read More
DuPont’s Arcade Blast of Fun
Join in the fun this year at the DuPont’s Arcade Blast of Fun on Friday, July 22, 2016 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Blast Arcade at Baytowne Wharf. The arcade will be open for conference attendees to enjoy more than 50 redemption and video games, Laser Maze and the Blast’ Em Shooting Gallery. Adults can join in the … Read More
Registration open for 15th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference
The 15th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference will be held July 18-20, 2013 at the Edgewater Beach Resort, Panama City Beach, Fla.The three-day event provides farmers an opportunity to learn more about the industry and issues affecting them while also enjoying a relaxing time at the beach. This year’s conference offers farmers an opportunity to learn more about legislative issues, … Read More
2010 Conference Dates Set
The dates have been set for the 2010 Southern Peanut Growers Conference, once again at the fabulous Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Fla. This year’s conference offers farmers an opportunity to learn more about the legislative issues, peanut research and promotions. The dates are July 22-24 and you can view the schedule and register online at the conference website. Once … Read More