5 August 2014 In: News Peanuts & Political News
Farming legislation is always a concern for peanut producers. This year during the Southern Peanut Growers Conference held in July, 2014, attendees heard from Rep. Rick Crawford of Arkansas, a member of the House Agriculture Committee. Crawford said it was very tough in getting a farm bill finally passed this year. He also said he […]
In: News Peanuts & Political News
Former Alabama Peanut Producers Association Executive Director Randy Griggs, center, was honored during the morning session of the Southern Peanut Growers Conference today. He is pictured with APPA Executive Director Jim Cravey, left, and APPA President Carl Sanders. Randy joined the Alabama Farmers Federation in 1978. During his time in Montgomery, Alabama, he served as Director […]
1 July 2014 In: News
Peanut growers planted 1.32 million acres in 2014 and intend to harvest 1.28 million acres, both up 23 percent from the previous year. The increase in planted area is mainly due to lower corn and soybean prices. Last year, growers decreased peanut acres in many states due to larger supplies and strong grain prices. Alabama […]
24 June 2014 In: News Peanuts & Political News
WASHINGTON, DC, June 24, 2014 — USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced 2014-crop loan rates for four types of peanuts. The 2014 Farm Bill established the national loan rate for peanuts at $355 per ton, which is unchanged from the previous farm bill. CCC calculated the price support levels for each peanut type using […]
17 June 2014 In: News Peanuts & Political News
Peanut producers in Alabama have approved the continuation of a statewide peanut checkoff program with a 100 percent favorable vote for support. Under state law, the check-off program must be voted on every three years. Twenty-five polling sites were located in twenty-one counties where peanuts are produced. The Alabama Peanut Producers Association administers the check-off […]
11 June 2014 In: News Peanuts & Political News
The Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA), a member of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation (SPFF) joined other farm organizations in signing a letter encouraging lawmakers to oppose all amendments to the Fiscal Year 2015 Agriculture Appropriations Bill that may harm the new 2014 Farm Bill law. The SPFF is comprised of the Alabama Peanut Producers […]
10 June 2014 In: News
The Alabama Peanut Producers Association is required by law to hold a producer referendum every three years continuing the state check-off program for peanuts. This year’s referendum has been set for Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Polling places in each county have been established. These counties will have had over 500 acres of peanuts in the […]
19 April 2014 In: Peanuts & Your Health
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18 April 2014 In: Peanuts & Your Health
A peanut butter and jelly sandwich stacks up well against other popular food items such as a chicken filet sandwich, a hot dog, a slice of pepperoni pizza and a hamburger. A PB&J on white bread contains a lower percentage of calories from fat, less saturated fat, and almost no cholesterol (the small amount is […]
Peanut butter, like most foods, contains some fat. Fortunately, 80% of the fat in peanut butter is unsaturated fat — “the good fat” — which may actually help lower LDL-cholesterol levels in your blood. In fact, because peanut butter is so versatile, good tasting and nutritious, it is included in many medically endorsed weight loss […]