19 January 2018 In: News
The 13th annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show is fast approaching. This year’s show will be held Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, located on Hwy. 231 South in Dothan, Alabama. Sponsored by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association and the Florida Peanut Producers Association, the one-day event offers farmers a full day […]
15 January 2018 In: News
Two Alabama farmers have recently been appointed to serve on the National Peanut Board by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Tom Corcoran, Barbour County farmer, is a newly appointed board member to the National Peanut Board, and Thomas Adams, Henry County farmer, is a newly appointed alternate to the board. The appointees will serve three-year […]
9 November 2017 In: News Peanuts & Political News
Miss Alabama Jessica Procter is nuts about service. From volunteer work to public speaking, Procter routinely digs deep and spreads awareness to decrease food insecurity. But digging peanuts? That’s a new nut to crack for the 21-year-old who won the Miss America Quality of Life Award for her platform, Step Up To The Plate: […]
25 October 2017 In: News Peanuts & Political News Uncategorized
The announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to revise the minimum quality and handling standards for domestic and imported peanuts marketed in the U.S. is good news for Alabama peanut farmers. USDA Agricultural Marketing Service recently announced the final rule (7 CFR Part 996) published in the Federal Register. The rule implements […]
25 September 2017 In: News
Autauga County farmer Harold Gaines recently stood with his sons Dan and Levi as he told leaders of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee his priority for the 2018 farm bill. “I want to be able to pass on this farm to the next generation and for them to be successful,” Gaines said as Sens. […]
21 September 2017 In: News
A new peanut buying point has just opened in Geneva County, Ala., just in time for the current harvest season. With this additional facility, there are now a total of 36 peanut buying points throughout the state. To read more about the newest location, go to: hp://www.dothaneagle.com/news/local/geneva-county-peanut-farmers-open-local-buying-station/article_65f72be6-9a7b-11e7-b1db-1b2849ad5dfd.html .
20 September 2017 In: News
FDA Approves Peanut Allergy Prevention Qualified Health Claim The FDA has acknowledged an approved qualified health claim to support the consumption of peanut foods to reduce the risk of peanut allergies in infants. The new claim can now be used by manufacturers who market foods for infants that contain peanut protein. Here’s the full […]
5 September 2017 In: News
Peanut Butter BBQ Ribs Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours Makes: 6 servings Brine: 8 cups water 1 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup salt 2 tbsp Chinese Five Spice 2 racks pork back ribs, about 2 lb each Sauce: 1/4 cup ketchup […]
In: News
Peanut harvest season is just around the corner and now is the time for growers to check their peanuts to determine optimum maturity date. The Henry County Extension System will be offering pod blast tests each Tuesday and Friday during the months of September and October from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Digging […]
29 August 2017 In: News
Join APPA in purchasing peanut butter for survivors of Hurricane Harvey In response to the thousands of families affected by Hurricane Harvey, the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) is encouraging the public to join them as they donate jars of peanut butter to the devastated areas in Texas. This humanitarian effort is being coordinated through […]