1 May 2019 In: News
Jacob Davis joined the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) as its executive director May 1. APPA serves over 900 peanut farmers and is an affiliate of the Alabama Farmers Federation. Davis takes the helm after a 25-year career focused on agriscience education. “I’ve been privileged to work closely with individuals from the […]
22 April 2019 In: Legislative News News Peanuts & Political News
The Alabama Peanut Producers Association along with 134 agriculture organizations and businesses requested immediate action to address the dire situations impacting farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses and rural communities across the nation. The letter, mailed on April 19, was sent to President Trump, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Minority Leader […]
10 April 2019 In: Peanuts & Your Health
Peanut Butter Toffee Dip 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened 1 cup light brown sugar 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup toffee bits (plain or chocolate covered), divided apples, vanilla wafer cookies, or celery for dipping Place softened cream cheese in a medium bowl and whip with hand-held mixer until […]
1 April 2019 In: News
You can now register to attend the 2019 Southern Peanut Growers Conference, July 18-20 at the Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. Register Online Conference Details Download Sponsorship Packet Resort reservations can be made by calling 1-855-512-3843 and providing the Booking ID: 10Z6G7. Rooms can be reserved within the conference room block until […]
25 March 2019 In: News Peanuts & Your Health
The National Peanut Board continues to advance the conversation around peanut allergy prevention with the launch today of its 2019 early introduction consumer campaign, “Size 4 to 6 Months.” When the guidelines for early introduction of peanut foods to help prevent allergies were released by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the Board took […]
13 March 2019 In: News
USDA Announces Voting Period for Continuance Referendum for National Peanut Research and Promotion Program For the first time, eligible peanut producers can opt to vote electronically or by paper ballot. March 12, 2019 – ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a notice in the Federal Register announcing a referendum among […]
28 February 2019 In: Legislative News News Peanuts & Political News
Bipartisan Senators Introduce Major Disaster Relief Package – President Trump Drives Effort For Disaster Relief Funding (WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 26, 2019) – U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-GA), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Doug Jones (D-AL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), Tim Scott (R-SC), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today introduced a bipartisan […]
13 February 2019 In: News
CANCER AFFECTS MILLIONS OF LIVES EVERY YEAR & PEANUTS CAN DELIVER A PUNCH! The Peanut Institute is bringing awareness of the cancer fighting properties of peanuts to do their part in creating a healthier world. Multiple studies have found associations between nut consumption and reduced risk of cancer mortality. In fact it has been […]
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The Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show was held Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the National Peanut Festival fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama. Over 300 peanut growers and industry partners from Alabama and Florida attended to view industry products and services offered by more than 60 exhibitors. The trade show is sponsored by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association […]
9 January 2019 In: News
The Alabama Peanut Producers Association, Auburn University College of Agriculture, and Alabama Cooperative Extension System have set the dates for the 2019 Alabama Peanut Production Meetings. We hope you will make plans to attend the meeting closest to you to learn about the latest research and recommendations coming from our peanut specialists to help you […]