Welcome

Thanks for stopping by the new blog of the Texas Peanut Producers Board (TPPB).

TPPB is a statewide board funded by a $2 per ton voluntary checkoff from Texas peanut producers. Checkoff dollars are used for peanut production research, to promote Texas peanuts, and to educate others about the high energy and nutrition value of peanuts.

Over half of TPPB's annual budget is used to fund research projects aimed at improving peanut production in Texas. Research is mostly focused on producing a more drought tolerant, disease resistant peanut that is better suited for the varying Texas growing conditions. Stayed tuned for future blog posts that will highlight different research projects and results given at peanut field days.

TPPB is also very involved in promoting peanut butter donations to the hungry. In 2008 following the devasting hurricane season on the Texas Gulf Coast, TPPB along with the Western Peanut Growers Association and the Seminole Chamber of Commerce, helped gather over 15,000 pounds of peanut butter to donate to the desperate food banks in South Texas. Since then, TPPB has been involved in several peanut butter food drives in an effort to promote the donation of peanut butter to the state's food banks. Peanut butter makes the perfect donation production because it is nutritious, packed with energy and has a long shelf life.

Building and maintaining relationships with foriegn manufacturers of Texas peanuts is also a focus for TPPB. The board, along with the American Peanut Council, hosts regular tours for manufactures from Mexico, Japan and Italy to allow them to see how peanuts are produced and processed in Texas.

Visit us again to learn more about Texas peanut production and the activities of the Texas Peanut Producers Board!