7 January 2021 In: News
The Alabama Peanut Producers Association is looking to hire an Office Manager. Please direct cover letters and resumes to Executive Director, Jacob Davis, at jdavis@alpeanuts.com APPA Office Manager Job Announcement-2021
6 January 2021 In: News
Times are challenging on the farm these days. Farmers run and finance large and diverse businesses, manage capital, handle labor issues and navigate regulations. An operator is constantly busy working in their business. The Executive Farm Management Program (EFMP) is designed to help farmers work on their business. This year the National Peanut Board is […]
17 December 2020 In: News
The Alabama – Florida Peanut Trade Show scheduled for Feb. 4, 2021 in Dothan has been postponed until February 2022. The Alabama Peanut Producers Association and Florida Peanut Producers Association made the decision after the Alabama COVID-19 Safer at Home order was extended until Jan. 22, 2021. Should the mandate be extended past Jan. […]
11 November 2020 In: News Peanuts & Political News
November 11, 2020 On Monday, the European Union slapped new tariffs on in-shell peanuts, peanut kernels, and peanut oil at a level of 25%. The tariffs went into effect on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. The tariffs are authorized by the World Trade Organization. This is in retaliation by the European Union against the U.S. over […]
13 October 2020 In: Alabama Peanut Blog Peanuts & Your Health
Are you looking for a show-stopping addition to your seasonal culinary offerings? You don’t know a perfect pairing until you’ve tried this peanut-topped sweet potato casserole. Rich in flavor, texture, and loaded with healthy protein, fiber, Vitamin D, iron, and potassium, this is one dish you can feel good about adding to your holiday table. […]
18 September 2020 In: Legislative News News Peanuts & Political News
Expansion of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Begins Sept. 21 Washington, D.C., September 18, 2020 – President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced up to an additional $14 billion dollars for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. Signup for the […]
11 September 2020 In: News Peanuts & Your Health
Keeping a daily routine to stay healthy is crucial to long-term success. But when it comes to finding time for our health in our daily schedules, that’s usually a lot easier said than done. That’s why we love the Peanut Pause. By taking a moment of your day for just one daily ounce (about a […]
In: Alabama Peanut Blog Peanuts & Your Health
Peanut butter pie, peanut cups, boiled peanuts, things deep fried in peanut oil,… we know, we know, peanuts are an incredibly versatile food packed with protein, healthy fats, fiber, iron, and more. They are found in a variety of dishes and in some of the most delicious foods. Yet, for many people, these delicious offerings are deadly. […]
8 September 2020 In: News
National Peanut Board celebrates 20th anniversary with all-time high of 7.6 pounds per capita consumption Founded in the year 2000, the check off for America’s peanut farmers and their families celebrates 20 years of growth with an unprecedented level of per capita peanut consumption. Calculated based on USDA and U.S. Census data, per capita peanut […]
21 August 2020 In: News
The Henry County Extension Office and the Wiregrass Research and Extension Center have announced the 2020 Wiregrass area peanut pod blast schedule. With peanut harvest right around the corner, pod blasting helps farmers to determine the optimum maturity date of their crop. Click here for the schedule: 2020 Wiregrass Area Pod Blast Schedule […]