19 March 2021 In: Alabama Peanut Blog News Peanuts & Your Health
The world was caught off guard in 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic. Peanuts proved to be a necessity to many Americans during this uncertain time. According to the National Peanut Board, March 2020 peanut butter sales increased 75% over the previous year, and per capita consumption of peanuts increased to 7.6 pounds in 2020 – […]
12 March 2021 In: Alabama Peanut Blog News Peanuts & Your Health
National Peanut Month is a great time to focus on Peanut Nutrition. USDA released the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) at the end of last year. The DGAs are notable to the peanut industry for the following reasons: For the first time ever, the DGAs have included nutrition guidance for infants and children […]
10 March 2021 In: News Peanuts & Political News
UPDATED 3/10/21 ATMORE, ALA. – Today, Wednesday March 10th , Coastal Growers LLC held their official groundbreaking ceremony. The city welcomed Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to Atmore as part of the groundbreaking ceremony. “I’m thrilled to be a part of the groundbreaking for Coastal Growers, which will be a first-class peanut production facility,” […]
5 March 2021 In: Alabama Peanut Blog News Peanuts & Your Health
WHAT WE EAT HAS A DIRECT CONNECTION WITH HOW WE FEEL Our food can help protect our bodies against certain diseases and health conditions. When it comes to our hearts, peanuts in particular can provide some big-time benefits – which is why they are certified as part of the American Heart Association’s ‘Heart Check’ program. […]
26 February 2021 In: Alabama Peanut Blog News
March is National Peanut Month. It’s a time to celebrate the little legume with big impact on our health and our economy. Alabama peanut growers are proud of the peanuts they grow, and they take pride in growing a nutritious and sustainable food source for our state, nation and the world. The Alabama peanut […]
25 February 2021 In: Alabama Peanut Blog News Peanuts & Your Health
Henry County parents, Caleb and Freda Bristow were heartbroken, yet determined after finding out their youngest son Sam, suffered from a peanut allergy. For some parents this information may seem frustrating and inconvenient but for the Bristow family it was very problematic. Caleb Bristow grew up on a peanut farm, manages a peanut buying […]
16 February 2021 In: News
ATHENS, GA – As the 2021 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season. “Each year, the agriculture industry awaits USDA’s Prospective Plantings report, which provides the first survey-based estimates of U.S. farmers’ planting intentions […]
8 February 2021 In: News
Peanut farmers from across Alabama gathered in Dothan for the 2021 Annual Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) meeting on Thursday, February 4. During the meeting the delegates elected open director positions for the APPA board. Baldwin County had two director seats open. Mark Kaiser and Joel Sirmon were both re-elected to those positions. Carl […]
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 […]