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Plans Under Way for Georgia Peanut Farm Show Jan. 16, 2025, in Tifton

TIFTON, Ga. — Producers can improve the bottom-line of their farming operation with knowledge, connections and information gained at the 48th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference, held at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center, Jan. 16, 2025. The show ­hours will be 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Peanut farmers and those involved in…

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Peanut leaders join over 50 agricultural representatives in push for farm bill

Peanut farmers need assistance before 2025 crop year WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives from the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation (SPFF) traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to participate in a multi-commodity fly-in with over 50 other representatives from crop production and agricultural lending organizations. During the trip, SPFF representatives met with Members of the U.S. House…

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Peanut farmers approve the Georgia Peanut Commission by 91 percent

TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission’s referendum received reaffirmation with a vote of 91.99 percent during the recent referendum, held March 8 through April 8, 2024. “I appreciate the farmers’ confidence in the commission, and we are committed to continue earning that confidence,” says Joe Boddiford, farmer from Sylvania, Georgia, and GPC chairman. “The…

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Georgia Peanut Commission Research Report Day set for Feb. 7

TIFTON, Ga. — The Georgia Peanut Commission will hold the annual Research Report Day, Feb. 7, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory (NESPAL), located on the University of Georgia Tifton campus at 2360 Rainwater Road, Tifton, Georgia 31793. The event provides growers and industry representatives an opportunity to…

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Georgia Peanut Commission announces 2024 calendar photo winners

TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission hosted a photo contest throughout 2023 to fill the pages of the 2024 Georgia Peanut Calendar, “Across the Field, Through the Seasons.” Peanut farmers and industry representatives from across Georgia were encouraged to submit their best, high-resolution photo from the farm for a chance to feature the photo…

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