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Peanut Growers: Apply Now for the Peanut Leadership Academy
Southeast Regional Ag News
Applications are open until October 15 for growers ready to build leadership skills and shape the future of the peanut industry.
Georgia Peanut Crop Strains Under Dry Weather
Southeast Regional Ag News
Irrigated fields show promise, but non-irrigated peanuts face steep losses after weeks without rain.
It’s Not Nuts. It’s Peanuts.
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new campaign aims to strengthen consumer awareness and demand for peanuts with fresh messaging and a unified industry push.
New U.S.–EU Trade Deal Offers Bright Outlook for Peanut Growers
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new agreement promises stronger export opportunities for American peanuts by addressing tariffs and long-standing trade barriers.
Georgia Gains for Corn-Peanuts-Soy and Ag Trade Deficit Record High
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers are forecast for a massive gain in corn production and more modest increases in peanuts and soybeans, and the U.S. ag trade deficit hit a record high in the first half of this year.
Peanut Council Names Luke Blaustein as President & CEO
Southeast Regional Ag News
Former USDA diplomat and international grain trader steps into leadership of the U.S. peanut industry.
Georgia Corn and Peanut Production Higher and U.S. Reaches Multiple Trade Deals
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers are forecast for a massive gain in corn production and more modest increases in peanuts, and since May, the U.S. has advanced multiple trade agreements and frameworks that directly affect agriculture.
Peanuts Make a Comeback in School Lunchrooms
Southeast Regional Ag News
Three districts, including one in Georgia, show how peanuts can return safely with the right precautions.
You're Invited: Peanut Industry Set for Major Brand Reveal This Week
Southeast Regional Ag News
National Peanut Board to unveil new logo, tagline, and campaign during livestream and virtual marketing summit.
Tropical Spiderwort Worries and No NEPA Analytics for GE Seeds
The Agribusiness Update
An invasive plant has reappeared in the Southeast, and farmers are warned to be on the lookout for tropical spiderwort, and USDA’s APHIS announced it will no longer conduct a National Environmental Policy Act analysis when approving genetically engineered seeds.
Global Aflatoxin Proposal Shelved After Peanut Industry Pushback
Southeast Regional Ag News
The American Peanut Council says a recent Codex decision protects market access for U.S. peanuts and reflects years of industry advocacy.
New Heat-Tolerant Peanut Genes Could Boost Yields Across the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Clemson researchers identify a genetic marker that may help peanut plants thrive in rising temperatures.
Peanut Board Tackles Allergy Awareness with Compassion and Clarity
Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Peanut Board’s new video series aims to simplify peanut allergy education and support families with clear, science-based guidance. The campaign brings empathy into the conversation while protecting the future of the industry.
Peanuts Millennial Favorite and U.S. Vietnam Trade Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
A decade of strategic consumer marketing has paid off: peanuts are millennials’ favorite nut, and the U.S. and Vietnam have begun their second round of trade negotiations.
South Carolina Joins Southern Peanut Farmers Federation
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation expands to include South Carolina, uniting five Southeastern states under one voice. Together, these states produce over 70% of the nation's peanuts and are strengthening their collaboration on research, leadership, and advocacy.
More Peanuts - Corn in 2025 and Economic Concerns Growing
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers are expected to plant more peanuts and corn in 2025, while cotton acres are forecast to decline, and a new CoBank report says rapidly worsening expectations in agriculture are elevating economic concerns.
A Gen Z Focus for Peanuts
Southeast Regional Ag News
“If you don’t see our marketing efforts it’s because we’re advertising on social media and streaming platforms geared towards Gen Z," says Dena Malsom, National Peanut Board vice president of marketing & communications & chief marketing officer.
Peanuts Outside the Carter Presidential Center
Southeast Regional Ag News
Today, we honor the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, a true son of the South and a lifelong advocate for agriculture. Born and raised in Plains, Georgia, Carter's roots ran deep in the peanut farming community.
Peanut Sustainability Program Opens Enrollment
Southeast Regional Ag News
The American Peanut Council has opened 2024 crop enrollment for its Sustainable U.S. Peanuts Initiative, now in its fourth year. This program aids peanut farmers in using resources efficiently and meeting growing demands for sustainability.
Georgia Plants More Peanuts-Hay-Oats, and FFA State Officers Summit
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers devoted more land to peanuts, hay and oats in 2024 compared to last year, according to the June Acreage Report from the NASS, and the FFA State Officer Summit brought leaders from all 50 states and territories to Washington D.C. last month.