9 February 2022 In: News
It’s the time of year when peanut farmers are making plans for the new growing season. There are several decisions to be made between now and planting time. The researchers who work for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn University College of Agriculture are ready to share their research-based recommendations to help Alabama peanut […]
7 February 2022 In: News
DOTHAN, Ala. – More than 400 attendees were able to fine-tune their farming operations with information gained at the Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show on Feb. 3, 2022, at the National Peanut Festival fairgrounds, in Dothan, Alabama. The show is sponsored by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, Florida Peanut Producers Association, and the National Peanut Board. […]
20 October 2021 In: News
The Alabama Peanut Producers (APPA) and the National Peanut Festival (NPF) are kicking off the Wiregrass Area Food Bank’s “Dream Big Food Drive” by donating 2,880 jars of Peanut Proud peanut butter. The Wiregrass Area Food Bank is hosting the “Dream Big Food Drive” Wednesday, November 10 at the National Peanut Festival. On this […]
4 October 2021 In: Alabama Peanut Blog News
The Alabama Peanut Producers Association is proud to have partnered with Kathleen Phillips of Grits and Gouda to produce a “Southern Peanut Shortcut Recipes” booklet. Kathleen, an Alabama native, is known for her southern shortcut recipes. This booklet features 6 delicious and easy recipes packed with our favorite snack- peanuts. Packed with protein, peanuts […]
24 September 2021 In: Alabama Peanut Blog News
A group of food bloggers and culinary experts learned about peanuts, from farm to flavor, during the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) Harvest Tour Sept. 19-22. The seven participants visited southeast Alabama peanut farms, toured the Wiregrass Research and Extension Center in Headland and experienced the inner workings of a buying and shelling facility […]
12 August 2021 In: News
Make plans to attend the Wiregrass Research & Extension Center’s Annual Field Crops Day on Friday, August 20, 2021. Visit with researchers, specialists and extension agents, and see the work that’s being done to benefit our farmers. Registration begins at 7:30 am. Tours begin 8 a.m. Lunch will be served. 2021_WREC_FieldDay
9 August 2021 In: News
Peanut harvest season is just around the corner. Henry County Extension Coordinator, Jimmy Jones, has announced the 2021 pod blasting dates for the Wiregrass Area. The pod blasting will be held at the Wiregrass Research and Extension Center in Headland. Click here for the schedule. Don’t miss the opportunity to check your peanuts […]
3 August 2021 In: News
Applications are now being accepted for Class XII of the Peanut Leadership Academy. To be eligible for participation, candidates must derive their primary livelihood from farming and currently produce peanuts, make a commitment to the program and agree to attend all sessions except in times of illness or a family emergency, be between the ages […]
29 July 2021 In: News
Dr. Adam Rabinowitz, Extension Economist for Alabama Cooperative Extension and Auburn Unversity, is sharing the first edition of the Ag Economic Update, a newsletter from the ACES Farm and Agribusiness Management team focused on providing information relevant to Alabama farmers, landowners, lenders, and other stakeholders in the state. If you would like to receive […]
21 July 2021 In: News
The Wiregrass Research and Extension Center in Headland, Alabama hosted its annual summer weed tour on July 12, 2021. Attendees gathered that morning and boarded covered wagons pulled by tractors. Attendees viewed several different fields, each with different crops, weeds and spraying techniques. Presentations were given that covered weed control in cotton and peanuts, […]