The peanut crop in Mississippi overall looks real good, but Mississippi Peanut Growers Association executive director Malcolm Broome says there are a few problem areas. “Couple areas in the state were too wet and got late planting and then it went dry and got 100 degree days, but in the last week we’ve gotten rain all across the state so … Read More
Meet the New Kid at the SPGC
Caleb Bristow is the new executive director for the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, who has been on the job since February. He is pictured here with his predecessors, longtime exec Randy Griggs who retired at the end of 2013, and Jim Cravey, who served as interim director until Caleb was hired. In case you couldn’t figure it out, Caleb is … Read More
The Akins Rock SPGC Prayer Breakfast
2015 Southern Peanut Growers Conference Photo Album Our God is an awesome God and this band is an awesome band! The Akins are a father, his three sons, and the drummer who kind of married into the family, whose faith and family values shape everything they do. To borrow a phrase from a certain talk show host, these guys truly … Read More
Callaway Gardens Welcomes Peanut Growers
The location is new this year but the 17th annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference has the same great line up of information and entertainment for peanut farmers and industry partners from Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi. Conference registration kicked off as usual with grilled PB&J sandwiches sponsored by the National Peanut Buying Points Association and ice cream with lots of … Read More
In it for the Long Run 5K and Fun Run
If you are in peanuts for the long run, be sure to register now to join us for the first “In it for the Long Run 5K and Fun Run” on Friday, July 24 at Southern Peanut Growers Conference. The race will begin at 6:30 am and all donations will benefit MANA Nutrition to create peanut-based ready to use therapeutic … Read More
New Location for 2015 Southern Peanut Growers
After being held in Panama City Beach since it began in 1999, the Southern Peanut Growers Conference is heading for the hills – actually the mountains – and a change of venue this year. The 17th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference will be held July 23-25 at Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Georgia. This year’s conference offers farmers an opportunity to … Read More
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