Uncontrollables That Peanut Growers Face

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Weather, water, fuel and fertilizer are the big four areas that are out of the control of any farmer when it comes to the cost of doing business. Weather is a given, but the other variables can change almost as quickly and have just as devastating an impact on the bottom line. Mark Masters of Albany State University with the … Read More

Peanuts Can Put Weight on and Help Take it Off

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It’s really a dichotomy that peanuts can help with two of the most pressing health problems in the world today – obesity and hunger. Jim Leek of JLA USA said it’s reached the point where over a third of all U.S. children are considered clinically obese, especially in the south, while children are still starving in Africa. “Peanuts are just … Read More

Valor Award Goes to to Jack DeLoney

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The annual Valent Valor award this year was presented to much-loved Southern artist Jack DeLoney. When Valent’s John Alton asked the record crowd at the opening prayer breakfast to stand if they had one of DeLoney’s paintings in their home or office, nearly the entire room stood up. That was impressive! I interviewed Jack last year here at SPGC when … Read More

SPGC Hospitality Courtesy of John Deere

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John Deere and several regional dealerships are new sponsors this year for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference, providing the traditional ice cream social hospitality for the registration area. The conference is a family event for the growers who get the opportunity to mix business with pleasure. It’s always fun to go around and take photos of the adorable little ones … Read More

Syngenta Sponsors Final Event for SPGC Record Crowd

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Somewhere around 600 peanut farmers, industry friends and their families helped make the 2011 Southern Peanut Growers Conference one of the record books. “We sold out more room nights than we’ve ever had, we had higher registration than we’ve ever had, and I really think we had one of the best conferences we’ve ever had,” said Don Koehler, executive director … Read More

The Peanut Industry Through Jimmy Lee’s Lens

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Jimmy Lee has been a fixture at peanut events around the southeast for many moons, as the former host of the Georgia Farm Monitor radio and TV shows, and since his second retirement about four years ago he continues visiting his friends in the peanut industry to do video. Jimmy celebrated 50 years in broadcasting in June, 2005 and was … Read More

Life and Times of the Peanut

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A colorful and entertaining childrens’ book about the history of “one of our most beloved yet least understood crops” was included in the registration bags for participants at the 2011 SPGC, not for us to keep but to giveaway. The book is called “The Life and Times of the Peanut” by Charles Micucci. “One of our speakers talked about the … Read More

BASF Proud to Support Peanut Producers

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BASF has been a long time supporter of the Southern Peanut Growers Conference and sponsor of the Friday luncheon, but this year the company also stepped up to co-sponsor the Georgia Peanut Achievement Awards when their help for the yield recognition program was needed. “These peanut growers are the best in the country, which makes them the best in the … Read More