2 July 2021 In: News
Peanut and cotton growers in Southeast and Southwest Alabama have the opportunity to visit weed management test plots in July. These tours give growers a look at which chemicals are working in the fields, and an opportunity to learn about new options for weed management. The peanut research is funded by growers check-off dollars through […]
22 June 2021 In: News
While the rain many received from Tropical Storm Claudette is appreciated, it has been said you can have too much of a good thing. Peanut growers in Southeast Alabama received the majority of the rainfall. Mark Kaiser, a Baldwin County peanut farmer and APPA vice president, received over 7 inches of rain. Escambia County […]
25 May 2021 In: News
The USDA National Agricultural Statistic Service (NASS) has published the 2020 estimated peanut production for Alabama. NASS has estimated that Alabama peanut growers produced 637 million pounds of peanuts in 2020. That makes Alabama 2nd in the nation in peanut production, with Georgia ranking first. The U.S. produced 6.13 billion pounds of peanuts in 2020. Houston […]
28 April 2021 In: News
The National Peanut Board (NPB) worked with Thomas Adams, a Henry County peanut farmer and Alabama Peanut Producers Association board member, to produce a 360-degree virtual reality video tour of peanut harvest season. Adams also serves on the NPB as the alternate for Alabama.
5 April 2021 In: News
It’s time to register for the 2021 Southern Peanut Growers Conference set for July 15-17 at Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. Online Registration Conference Website Sponsorship Information Questions? Call 334-792-6482.
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 […]