11 June 2020 In: News
Peanut Farmers Donate 14,400 Jars Of Peanut Butter To Alabama Food Bank Association MONTGOMERY, Ala. – June 11, 2020 – Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) donated 14,400 jars of peanut butter to the Alabama Food Bank Association to assist eight regional food banks with feeding their communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on […]
13 May 2020 In: News
One of the earliest insect pests of peanuts includes the small flying insects called thrips. Thrips have bristly wings and can fly or ride the air currents over long distances. There are several species of thrips that can be found on peanuts, most commonly the tobacco thrips and the western flower thrips. Thrips also transmit […]
4 May 2020 In: News
The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation has opened registration for the 2020 Southern Peanut Growers Conference set for July 16-18 at the Edgewater Golf & Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. This conference give growers the opportunity to learn about new technology and research, as well as legislative issues emerging in the peanut industry. Growers […]
30 April 2020 In: News
Peanut butter is one of the most popular food items requested by food banks. Not only is it full of protein and several essential vitamins and nutrients, peanut butter is shelf-stable, versatile and does not require refrigeration. Alabama peanut growers take pride in growing a crop that provides so much to those who are food […]
22 April 2020 In: News Peanuts & Political News
This information is courtesy of Marlee Moore, Alabama Farmers Federation: The Alabama Farmers Federation is putting boots on the ground through Alabama FarmCorps, a program connecting farmers who need labor with military personnel looking for their next mission amid the coronavirus pandemic. National Guardsmen, reservists and veterans qualify for FarmCorps. “Farmers and military personnel […]
21 April 2020 In: News
Row crop commodity prices have been very low due to COVID-19 and the lack of demand. Peanut prices were at $418 a ton in the second week of April. To survive low commodity prices and global economic uncertainties, farmers will need to cut expenses and use resources more efficiently. Dr. Steve Li, Extension Weed […]
6 April 2020 In: News
ALABAMA PEANUT REFERENDUM VOTE HAS BEEN POSTPONED Due to the Stay-at-Home Order issued by Gov. Kay Ivey April 3, 2020, the Alabama Peanut Producers Association is postponing the Peanut Referendum vote scheduled for April 9, 2020. All eligible peanut producers will be notified of the rescheduled date as soon as it is available. […]
Pantry Items as Base for Tasty, Nutritious Meals Today, more than ever, it’s important for adults, children and seniors to focus on healthy eating and healthy habits. To provide simple, tasty and nutritious mealtime ideas, The Peanut Institute has curated a collection of recipes that include a number of pantry staples. Nutrition scientist […]
1 April 2020 In: News
Dr. Steve Li, Alabama Extension weed specialist, has shared his timely updates on weed control in peanuts. The updates include the 2020 recommendations for tropical spiderwort control in peanuts and integrated weed control in peanuts. Click on the titles below to read the updates from Dr. Li: Evaluation of Cover Crops and Soil Herbicides for […]
19 March 2020 In: News
The APPA office is closed to the public until further notice due to the COVID-10 Pandemic. Our staff is still available by phone and email. You can purchase peanuts by phone (334-792-6482) or online at www.alpeanuts.com/shop.