2026 Mississippi Peanut Growers Association Annual Meeting & Trade Show
Feb. 11, 2026
Lake Terrace Convention Center, Hattiesburg, Miss.
Schedule
7:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Registration/Visit with Industry
8:45 – 9:00 a.m.
Welcome/ Introductions
9:00 – 9:20 a.m.
Andy Gipson, Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce
Agriculture across Mississippi
9:20 – 10:00 a.m.
Dr. Marshall Lamb, Research Leader, National Peanut Research Lab
USDA ARS Research/Outlook for 2026
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Refreshments/ Visit Industry Exhibits
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Dr. Whitney Crow, MSU Entomologist
Insect Pest Management for Peanut and Cotton
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Dr. Brian Pieralisi, MSU Extension Cotton Specialist
Why Plant Cotton?
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ryan Lepicier, President & CEO, National Peanut Board
12:00 – 12:50 p.m.
Lunch/ Visit Industry Exhibits
12:50 – 1:30 p.m.
Dr. Brendan Zurweller, MSU Peanut Agronomist
Peanut Management Strategies to Improve Yield
DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS
1:45 p.m.
National Peanut Board Member Election
Conducted by Farm Service Agency
2:00 p.m. Mississippi Peanut Growers Association 21st Annual Meeting
Welcome/Call to Order Lonnie Fortner, President
Minutes 20th Annual Meeting & Financial Report for 2025 Dr. Malcolm Broome, Executive Director, MPGA
MS Peanut Promotion Board Lonnie Fortner, Chairman
2025 Association Activities & 2026 Plans Dr. Malcolm Broome
Nominating Committee Report & Election of Directors Drew Parrish, Committee Chairman
Other Business/Adjourn Lonnie Fortner, President
Sponsored by
Door Prizes
AMADAS GROWER PRIZE
Certificate good for $15,000 towards the purchase of a NEW Amadas Self-Propelled Peanut Combine or $7,500 towards the purchase of a NEW Amadas 4 Row or 6 Row Pull-Type Peanut Combine or $4,500 towards the purchase of a NEW Amadas 6-Row or 8-Row Digger or $1,500 towards the purchase of a NEW Amadas Peanut Dump Cart. Also, along with the certificate, the winner will receive a customized Grizzly Cooler. Winner must be a certified peanut grower with an FSA Farm Number, and must be present to win.
KMC DOOR PRIZE
KMC is happy to provide $5,000 off the purchase of a piece of equipment or $5,000 of KMC parts. The winner must be a certified peanut grower with an FSA Farm Number and be present to win.
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