June 2012

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Charleston A Popular Venue for USA Peanut Congress

APC Boards and Committees Meet During USA Peanut Congress

Totebag Task Force Update

eTDE Update INTERNATIONAL NEWS AND UPDATES:

APC Export Division Meets in Charleston

APC in UK Launches new Website APC WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS:

Elway Industries, Inc.

Chips Group

Columbo North America

Om India Trading Co Pvt Ltd

Elk Logistics NUTRITION NEWS YOU CAN USE:

Canadian researchers point out resveratrol’s therapeutic potential THE PEANUT FOUNDATION UPDATE:

Peanut Foundation Meets in Charleston GUEST COLUMNIST:

Shelly Nutt, Executive Director, Texas Peanut Producers Board - Industry Tours Establish Relation-ships NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS

Southern Peanut Growers Confer-ence ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Food Safety Course Offerings

USDA and USTR Name New Mem-bers to Agricultural Trade Advi-sory Committees PREA:

Dr. Thomas G. Isleib and Dr. C. Corley Holbrook are Awarded Peanut Research and Education Award

Domestic News and Updates

Charleston A Popular Venue for USA Peanut Congress

The 16th Annual USA Peanut Con-gress was held last week in Charles-ton, South Carolina. Great weather, a beautiful hotel situated in the middle of the historic district and an engaging program combined for a very successful meeting.

Almost 300 members of the U.S. peanut industry gathered for the three day event. The venerable ten term mayor of Charleston, the Hon-orable Joseph P. Riley, opened the congress with a warm welcome and described how Charleston had transformed itself over the past 30 years to become, among other honors, Conde Nast magazine’s number one travel destination in the United States last year.

Dr. Dr. Marty Matlock of the University of Arkansas provided the gathering with an overview of the just com-

pleted Life Cycle Assessment sus-tainability study that he did for the American Peanut Council. The study will provide a benchmark against future progress on sustain-ability and will be submitted for publication in a peer reviewed sci-entific journal.

With the new farm bill now moving through the U.S. Congress, Bob Redding of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation and Evans Plowden, representing the Ameri-can Peanut Shellers Association, presented their views and exper-tise. Mr. Plowden provided the audience with an overview of the history of peanuts in the farm bill and Mr. Redding provided an up-date on the current bill. Dr. Rick Mattes of Purdue Univer-sity presented one of the most compelling talks at the congress. He presented some groundbreaking research into the role of peanuts in gylcemia and management of body weight. Other presentations included Lon Swanson of Wells Fargo Bank who provided a very insightful look into current agricultural economics and Dr. Robert Reinhardt of Thermo Fisher who presented an overview of the methods of diagnosis of pea-nut allergy and his company’s excit-ing new blood test which much more accurately predicts peanut allergy and its severity.

Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr.

Dr. Marty Matlock

Bob Redding, Evans Plowden

Dr. Rick Mattes

David Singer

Lon Swanson

Dr. Robert Reinhardt

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APC Calendar of Events JULY 2012 19 - 21 Southern Peanut Growers Conference Edgewater Beach Resort Panama City Beach, FL AUGUST 2012 7 - 9 HACCP for Nut Procesors University of Georgia Athens, GA 7 - 8 APSA Pre-Harvest Meeting Lake Blackshear Resort Cordele, GA DECEMBER 2012 5 - 6 APC Winter Conference Washington Marriott Washington, D.C.

The Totebag Taskforce met on June 17 at the USA Peanut Con-gress in Charleston. The partici-pants discussed the issues associ-ated with the current barcode tag component list. The group agreed to work with the American Peanut Shellers Association to reduce the number of items on the barcode list. Chairpersons Harry Crozier and Fred Baines will appoint a subcommittee to work with the APSA tag subcommittee on these revisions. Chairman Crozier also discussed the ongoing research work that Chris Butts is doing to try to deter-mine what the proper breathabil-ity for the top fabric should be to eliminate any possibility of mold growth on the top peanuts in the bag. They have selected 9 differ-ent totes and are filling each of these designs every 30 days, then moving them to coldstorage. At the end of the summer they will be removed and examined for mold growth. Temperature and humidity monitors are also inside the bags and on the outside of the bags to collect additional data. The APC has assigned a three digit house number to each of the tote-

bag manufacturers. This was re-quested at the March meeting. The Taskforce also passed a rec-ommendation that, “Additional information should be added to the current totebag tag which currently states “Meets APC Tote-bag Specification”, that shows the totebag manufacturers the APC assigned three digit house number followed by a series of numbers that identify the totebag lot from its origin.” (This addition will allow traceability of the totebag in com-pliance with the new FSMA legisla-tion) The Taskforce also recommended that the barcode tag currently used needs a more aggressive adhesive. Based on extensive testing the Taskforece recom-mended, “The barcode tags are not readable with barcode scan-ners in the current plastic pouches. The Totebag Taskforce recommends that the pouches be removed from the totebag specifi-cations. They also recommend that the APC Board approve a new polypropylene tag that will flex with the bag and that has a more aggressive adhesive. “ (This tag has been tested by Birdsong Peanuts and American Peanut Growers

Group and found to work well. The vote was unanimous by the Taskforce) It was agreed by the totebag manufacturers to meet both these recommendations on bags manu-factured after July 1, 2012. A long discussion was also held about totebags not meeting APC specifications and getting into the peanut trade. Several manufac-turers agreed to randomly test bags as they receive them and have their data added to the cur-rent data on the totes being col-lected by the shellers. This will hopefully minimize the use of non-standard totes in the future. Please remember if you ship, store or receive peanuts in totes to re-port any moldy peanuts to Howard Valentine or Harry Crozier with the totebag manufacturer identified. This will be compared to the data being collected on top fabric breathability to determine what standard should be established for the top fabric. Currently, all the tote manufacturers are exceeding the current standard.

Totebag Task Force Update

APC boards and committees met on the first day of last week’s USA Peanut Congress in Charleston. The Peanut Foundation board approved the newly updated Ge-nomics White Paper (copy avail-able here) which explains the his-tory and accomplishments so far in this important undertaking as well as where we are headed and needed budgets to accomplish the task. The Government Purchases Com-mittee met and discussed the Peanut Proud Roundtable and the merger of Peanut Proud and Pea-nut Butter for the Hungry to bet-ter utilize limited industry re-sources. Tyron Spearman pro-vided an update on purchases of

peanuts and peanut butter by the U.S. Government. Mark Moore of MANA Foods gave an uplifting talk about the progress of MANA in RUTF production in Fitzgerald, Georgia. He also spoke about the progress and challenges of getting RUTF adequately distributed to starving children throughout the developing world. The APC Board of Directors met and approved the budget for FY 2013 (beginning in October) which forecasts a modest surplus. George Birdsong informed the board and audience about the high points of the Genomics White Paper and stressed the impor-tance of every segment getting behind the project and providing

adequate funding as it moves in the critical stage of mapping. The mapping of the peanut genome and the identification of markers for key traits will speed up tradi-tional cross breeding from 10 to 15 years to three to five years, keeping the peanut industry com-petitive and viable. The board also discussed board member succes-sion and the need to educate and more actively involve the next generation of peanut industry leaders. Finally, a lively discussion was held to narrow down sites for the 2014 convention and beyond with Nashville, Charleston, Savan-nah, Point Clear, AL, and Asheville among the suggestions. The 2013 USA Peanut Congress will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS AND UPDATES

eTDE Update

The eTDE Taskforce met in Charleston at the USA Peanut Con-gress on June 17. Steve Calhoun, System Administrator for eTDE gave an overview of the system and discussed the volume now on the system (over 1 million docu-ments), the number of active par-ticipants (+75 from 6 different commodities) and the number of international ports (+20 with more being added each month). He stated active discussion is ongoing between USDA, Canada and Mex-ico. Also, on November 1, 2012, Canada will require all needed entry documents to be electronic. If they are not received electroni-cally, the truck will not be allowed entry. Howard Valentine reported

that final testing of the new soft-ware to create the Annex/Checklist document online is being tested and should be ready for usage by the end of June. Infor-mation will be sent to each ex-porter when the system is ready to use. Several shellers are registering with eTDE during June to comply with the current situation where 18 different manufacturers are requiring scanned copies of docu-ments such as Bills of Lading, grade certificates, and aflatoxin certificates. An effort will be made to test sending all the requested documents through the eTDE sys-tem to each of the manufacturers.

If your company has not registered with the eTDE system, you are encouraged send Steve Calhoun an email (calhoste@bellsouth.net) to get instructions on getting eAu-thenticated and signed up. Chairman Terry Mottley discussed how Birdsong is using the system machine to machine with little direct input of data. He expressed that Birdsong feels that all domes-tic and international markets will be embracing this technology over the next few years and that the industry will find lots of ways to make the system more efficient and save the industry money.

The American Peanut Council ex-port board met on June 17th in Charleston, S.C. with all board members present. The board approved a proposed budget for 2013, and caught up on other busi-ness matters.

Two new contractors were intro-duced during the meeting. Gary Blumenthal from World Perspec-tives in Washington D.C. will be conducting a program evaluation for 2012. Annual program evalua-tions are a USDA requirement for

organizations such as APC that receive funding under the MAP program.

Jeff McNeill was also visiting from Tokyo. His company, Market Mak-ers, will be representing the American Peanut Council in Japan.

Market Makers was hired in No-vember of 2011. Already, the APC has launched a Japanese language website, www.peanutsusa.jp and begun regular contact with key customers in the country. Jeff spoke to the board about the Japa-nese market and opportunities for exporting U.S. peanuts there.

APC Export Division Meets in Charleston

APC in the United Kingdom Launches New Website!

The American Peanut Council in the UK has launched a new web-site tailored to the European trade market, consumers and dieticians. Go to www.peanutsusa.org.uk and check it out. Have feedback? We’d love to know what you think about our new site. Contact Louise McKer-char in the London office at lmckerchar@peanutsusa.org.uk with your suggestions.

Member Spotlight:

An interview with Byron Warnken, President of

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Elway Industries, Inc.

We offer our customers the best quality and best selection of Bulk Bag Products with the quickest service in the industry. Our Houston Distribution center maintains inventory levels for repeat orders, or emergency stock for unexpected usage increases. We also have a large inventory and next-day delivery. Options: over 200,000 FIBCs in over 150 sizes and styles, custom made FIBCs in a timely fashion for offshore deliveries from small orders to full container loads due to the proximity of our Distribution Center in Mexico. We carry the larg-est Bulk Bag inventory in the U.S. with the largest manufacturing partners south of the border. Melania Hallonquist Elway Industries, Inc. 8339 Kempwood Drive Houston, TX 77055 Toll Free: 877-793-2800 Phone: 713-690-9900 Ext. 106 Fax: 713-690-2022 melania@elwayinc.com www.elwayinc.com

Chips Group

Chips Group is the leading snacks manufacturer in Scandinavia with a market share of more than 40 percent. We manufacture a wide range of savoury snacks including potato chips, ex-truded snacks pellets and various nuts. We have production sites in all of the Scandinavian countries where we employ approx 800 people. We roast and salt peanuts at our plants in Nor-way and Denmark Our Brands are:

TAFFEL in Finland OLW in Sweden KiMs and Polly in Norway KiMs in Denmark

Om India Trading Co Pvt Ltd

Om India Trading Co Pvt Ltd has been trading & merchandising Cot-ton, Oilseeds, Grains, Pulses, Lentils, Birdfeed, Animal Feed, Spices, Nuts and various agro based products in all the principal world mar-kets and to the end users in major consumption market for about two decades. Capitalizing on India's vast geographical spread and range of reasons, we successfully have been able to provide superior quality range of products, to our buyers all over the world. With a network of over 20 offices spread across India and a workforce of over 150 dedicated employees, we believe in philosophy of "Enjoying the Challenge" the challenge that comes through actively exploring one's own multifacetedness and stretching one's limits and in that process each time discovering a new height for achievement. OM INDIA TRADING COMPANY PVT LTD # 1004, Nirmal Tower, Barakhamba Road New Delhi-110001, India Telephone : +91-11-43720000 (30 Lines) Fax : +91-11-23730173 (Direct) Email: sandeep.bhura@indiatradingco.com Website : www.indiatradingco.com

Columbo North America

Colombo North America is an assembler of Peanut Combines located in Adel, GA. Colombo NA is a subsidiary of Colombo Brazil; a company that has been in the market for over 30 years. Our operation has been in operation since 2006 providing North America’s Peanut Farmers with technical service and support for Colombo Peanut Com-bines. Colombo Combines are the only machines harvesting peanuts with Axial-Flow System which allows for working in more humid con-ditions. We currently have a 6-Row Twin Master Peanut Combine, a 4-Row Advanced Peanut Combine, and Dump Cart on the market and are bringing a Digger to market this year. Our contact information is below. Colombo North America, Inc. 1301 Industrial Blvd Adel, GA 31620 Phone: (229)896-2277 Fax: (229)896-1375 Website: www.colombona.com Email: colombona@colombona.com Contact: Lee Santos, President/CEO

Started in 1995 as an asset based carrier pri-marily handling freight for the beverage indus-try, Elk Logistics has evolved into a 3PL pro-vider. As a nationally certified WBENC women owned business, we handle the freight needs of our customer throughout the continental

United States and Canada. Our shippers range from small specialized companies to Fortune 500 conglomerates.

We approach your shipment needs with a pro-active sense of urgency. We give honest, straight forward answers to your questions. We do not quote low to secure a load only not to be able to provide a truck.

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Important to you, our customer, is our financial wherewithal and stability. We pay our carriers on time as agreed. We’re here so that your shipment can get there.

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THE PEANUT FOUNDATION UPDATE

Peanut Foundation Meets in Charleston

The Peanut Foundation met in Charleston on June 17. The Foundation meeting attendees were given an overview of a new Peanut Ge-nomic Initiative White Paper by George Bird-song and Darlene Cowart. The White Paper outlines what has been accomplished in pea-nut genomics from 2004-2011 and how the industry monies were spent. They then ex-plained the next phase of the Initiative 2012-2016 and its importance to the future of the US peanut industry. Many positive comments were made by the Board and visitors about the effort. Questions were also asked about how the monies would be raised for the 2012-

2016 effort and how the proposed $6,000,000 budget would be spent. In closing George explained the potential payback from this project and how the quality of the peanut would be improved. The Board then adopted the White Paper as presented and asked Bird-song to present it to the American Peanut Council Board as well. Copies of the White Paper are available by contacting Howard Valentine (hvalentine@peanutsusa.com). Presiding Vice Chairman Dan Ward then asked for volunteers to serve on the Fund Raising Committee. Many in the audience volun-teered. Other members of the industry will be asked to join this committee over the next few weeks so that all segments can be con-tacted.

Valentine and Victor Nwosu gave the group an overview of the progress on the sequencing at BGI in China. The first phase is due to be com-pleted by the end of the year. Phase two will be started when monies are available. Once the sequencing and assembly is completed the industry will have over 100 sequences of cultivars, wild species, and segregating popu-lations with desired traits. This will be a large data base and will allow identification of gene markers to begin. The group was also re-minded of two meetings on peanut genomics. In October 2012, a general legume genomics meeting will be held in India and in June 2013 a peanut-specific genomics meeting will be held involving all the key researchers around the world working on this international Pea-nut Genomics Initiative.

PEANUT NUTRITION

Dutch and Swiss re-searchers reported last year (APC Newsletter, November 2011) that the metabolic health of obese men could im-prove from taking sup-plements of resveratrol, the polyphenol found in modest amounts in

peanuts, grapes and some red wines. That was a small study, but a significant human health finding. There continues to be a lot of media hype - and distortion - surrounding resveratrol. But equally, the positive findings, mainly from animal and cell culture studies, continue to mount about the potential benefi-cial effects it may have in the body and as a therapeutic intervention. It comes as no surprise, then, to see a team from the University of Alberta, Canada, report in May’s Journal of Physiology that supple-mentation with high doses of resveratrol can – at least in rats - improve their exercise and training performance, heart function and mus-cle strength – in addition to promoting changes in energy metabolism and insulin sensitivity.* Resveratrol, they say, seems to achieve this in two related ways: first by in-

creasing the force response of isolated mus-cles during isometric contraction and second by increasing whole body oxidative metabo-lism. As they explained, “resveratrol is an ergogenic aid that improves exercise training via changes in skeletal muscle function and cardiac performance, but also improves en-ergy metabolism.” Team leader Dr Jason Dyck, said the results in the rats were “similar to what you would see from extensive endur-ance exercise training." The media, perhaps predictably, latched on to what sounded like a “get fit by just taking a pill” story that sounded too good to be true. That misses the point of the possible clinical and therapeutic uses of resveratrol supple-mentation which the researchers are about to start exploring. It also ignores the wider pub-lic health implications of making simple die-tary changes – such as regularly consuming more peanuts (probably with their skins) in place of other less healthy foods. Including modest amounts of resveratrol in our every-day diets by eating peanuts could be a simple and beneficial change to make. More re-search, of course, is needed at all levels when it comes to the properties of this intriguing compound and interest from researchers is clearly growing.

The research team at University of Alberta will soon start starting testing resveratrol on peo-ple with diabetes who have heart failure to see if resveratrol supplements can improve their heart function. Moving beyond the lab rats to human trials is essential according to Professor Dyck: "I think resveratrol could help patient populations who want to exercise but are physically incapable. Resveratrol could mimic exercise for them or improve the bene-fits of the modest amount of exercise that they can do. It is very satisfying to progress from basic research in a lab to testing in peo-ple, in a short period of time." * Dolensky VW et al. “Improvements in skele-tal muscle strength and cardiac function in-duced by resveratrol during exercise training contribute to enhanced exer-cise performance in rats”. Journal of Physiology 2012; 590.11: 2783–2799. A link can be found to this document here.

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GUEST COLUMNIST: Shelly Nutt, Executive Director, Texas Peanut Producers Board

In a struggling economy, genuine relationships are the foundation in which purchasing decisions are made. With peanut sales reported at $59 million in 2011, Mexico is the second largest export market for U.S. peanuts and products. For several years, the Texas Peanut Producers Board has teamed up with American Peanut Council in promoting Texas and U.S. grown peanuts through our annual Mexican peanut tours. Beginning in 2005, representatives from Mexican manufacturing facilities who produce candy, snack foods and sell shelled peanuts, have had the opportu-nity to come to the United States and tour multiple venues of the peanut industry. The goal of the tour is to foster a friendship be-tween Mexico and the U.S., which ultimately leads to U.S. grown products becoming their number one choice. According to Market Solutions LLC Market report, Mexico’s peanut kernel imports increased by 22 percent in 2011 alone, with 43

percent of that total being from U.S. farmers. The Mexican tour program has served as the liaison between the Mexican consumer and the U.S. peanut producer. We show them where their peanuts are coming from, the method in which they are grown, and a friendly face behind each purchase.

The tours have expanded to en-compass West Texas, Central Texas and South Texas, giving our Latin friends a glimpse into the daily lives of growers, shellers, manufac-tures and suppliers. Sharing a bor-der with Mexico has allowed our Texan producers a perfect avenue in becoming a strong leader in building and maintaining this valu-able relationship. American Peanut

Council has provided an opportu-nity for APC staff, U.S. shellers and brokers to take part in the tours, encouraging education and the exchange of vital information be-tween individuals within the indus-try. This program not only bridges the gap between international relationships, but enhances the

peanut community across the United States. APC‘s purpose is to promote the general health and welfare of the peanut industry, and by implementing programs like these Mexican tours, all parts of the industry benefit. Already the 2012 de-mand for peanut prod-uct in Mexico is up 2.8

percent, resulting in a more profit-able program for anyone who con-siders peanuts their livelihood. A strong foundation breeds trust, which in turn increases loyalty. Mexican consumers recognize and respect U.S. peanut products be-cause of the relationship formed throughout the years. The Mexican tours have served as a vital aspect in strengthening this relationship.

Industry Tours Establish Relationships

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Kurt Warnken, Wilco Peanuts and John Kopec, Interna-tional Service Group with Mexican Delegates.

NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS

Southern Peanut Growers Conference

The 14th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference will be held July 19-21, 2012 at the Edgewater Beach Resort, Panama City Beach, Fla.The three-day event provides farmers an opportunity to learn more about the industry and is-sues affecting them while also enjoying a relaxing time at the beach. This year’s conference general sessions provide farmers with

information on how the peanut industry is helping fight world hun-ger, legislative updates, uncontrol-lable costs on the farm and peanut research .In addition to the confer-ence sessions the event focuses on the family by offering a ladies pro-gram and a golf tournament. Information about the conference and sponsorship opportunities is available by contacting one of the coordinating partners listed here.

Alabama Peanut Producers Association (334) 792-6482 Florida Peanut Producers Association (850) 526-2590 Georgia Peanut Commission (229) 386-3470 Mississippi Peanut Growers Association (601) 606-3547

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Announcements

In our continuing effort to notify members of food safety course offerings, APC Member AIB Interna-tional is conducting the following courses in the weeks and months ahead. GMP/Pre-requisite Courses GMP – Harrisburg, PA, July 10 and 11 GMP – Chicago – Sept. 11 and 12 GMP – Nashville, TN – Oct 9 and 10 GMP – Phoenix, AZ – Dec. 4 and 5 All can be found at https://secure.aibonline.org/php/ecomm-catalog.php?catalogNbr=392 Principles of Inspection and Audit-ing – Chicago, IL Aug. 28 and 29 https://secure.aibonline.org/php/

ecomm-catalog.php?catalogNbr=06-8120 Food Defense Courses FDC – Anaheim, CA – July 17-19 FDC – Chicago, IL – Sept. 19-21 FDC – San Antonio, TX – Oct. 23-25 All can be found at https://secure.aibonline.org/php/ecomm-catalog.php?catalogNbr=56-8080 GFSI Courses https://www.aibonline.org/onlinecatalog/courses/GFSI.html SQF Cert – Manhattan, KS – July 16-18 https://secure.aibonline.org/php/ecomm-catalog.php?catalogNbr=06-8055

BRC Cert. – Manhattan, KS – July 30 – Aug 1 https://secure.aibonline.org/php/ecomm-catalog.php?catalogNbr=06-8150 Internal Audit Procedures for SQF Cert. – Ontario, CA – Aug 14-15 https://secure.aibonline.org/php/ecomm-catalog.php?catalogNbr=06-8216 FSSC 22000 – Chicago, IL – Sept. 25-27 https://secure.aibonline.org/php/ecomm-catalog.php?catalogNbr=06-8211 SQF Cert. – Ontario, CA – Nov. 13-15 https://secure.aibonline.org/php/ecomm-catalog.php?catalogNbr=06-8055

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WASHINGTON, June 21, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk today announced the appoint-ment of sixteen additional mem-bers to six agricultural trade advi-sory committees. "USDA and USTR rely on the advice and counsel these committees provide on trade issues," said Vil-sack. "With U.S. exports of food and agricultural products expected to reach the second highest level ever this fiscal year, trade contrib-utes substantially to a healthy agri-cultural economy. These new members broaden the spectrum of U.S. agricultural experts that we can consult with on the commit-tees as we formulate our trade strategy. This helps ensure that we provide the best support we can to our farmers, ranchers and related agribusinesses so they can con-tinue their strong exports." "The addition of these new mem-bers will bring important new per-spectives to the committees," said

Ambassador Kirk. "The input and advice received from the commit-tee members is critically important as we work to carry out President Obama’s ambitious trade agenda." Congress established the advisory committee system in 1974 to en-sure U.S. agricultural trade policy objectives reflect U.S. commercial and economic interests. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and USTR jointly manage the com-mittees. These committees provide advice and information to the Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative on negotiating objectives and positions, and other matters related to the develop-ment and administration of U.S. agricultural trade policy. The Agri-cultural Policy Advisory Committee is comprised of senior representa-tives from across the agricultural community and provides advice on general trade policy matters. The Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees offer technical advice

and information on specific prod-uct sectors. These are the first supplemental appointments made since the com-mittees were reappointed in Sep-tember 2011. Additional appoint-ments will be made from time to time. Applications are encouraged at any time and will be reviewed periodically. Information about applying is available at http://www.fas.usda.gov/itp/apac-atacs/advisorycommittees.asp. Questions may be directed to Steffon Brown at 202-720-6219 or via e-mail to Steffon.Brown@fas.usda.gov. Newly appointed members by committee are: Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Tobacco, Cotton and Peanuts Fred Baine Golden Peanut Company James C. Pate Rowland Farms, Inc.

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Dr. Thomas G. Isleib and Dr. C. Corley Holbrook are Awarded Peanut Research and Education Award

Each year, the Peanut Research and Educa-tion award is sponsored by Bayer Cropscience and given by The Peanut Foundation and the American Peanut Council to an individual or team having made outstanding contributions to the peanut industry. This year that distinc-tion was given to a pair of well-known re-searchers, Dr. Thomas G. Isleib and Dr. C. Corley Holbrook on Tuesday, June 19 during the 16th Annual USA Peanut Congress at the Charleston Place Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina. The first recipient was Dr. Tom Isleib who could not be present to accept the award due to a previous commitment, is a Professor of Crop Science and peanut breeder at North Carolina State University, was born in Ridge-wood, New Jersey, son of a plant scientist from Jersey and a registered nurse from Maine. Tom received his MS in 1979 and PhD in 1982, both in Crop Science specializing in plant breeding and statistics from Michigan State University. Tom’s research interests at NC State include variety development, breeding methodology, improvement of resistance to economically important diseases, incorporation of the high-oleic fatty acid trait into Virginia-type pea-nuts, and improvement of flavor in the Vir-ginia market-type. In 22 years at NC State, he has released 15 Virginia-type cultivars [public releases VA-C 92R, NC 12C, Gregory, Perry, Phillips, Brantley, Bailey, and Sugg and exclu-sive releases Roberts (NC Ac 18480), Goliath (N97053J), N99080, N99085J, Barton (N99106ol), N02064ol, and N00098ol] and one germplasm line (N96076L). Royalties returned to NC State from these releases totaled $3,483,177 as of January, 2012. Tom has attracted $6,035,589 in external support for his research project and has published 114 refereed journal articles including 94 about peanuts, 42 of those in Peanut Science, the journal of the American Peanut Research and Education Society. Tom has served as Presi-dent of APRES and as an associate editor of Peanut Science. In the arena of education, Tom has taught graduate- and undergraduate-level courses in plant breeding and genetics

at NC State and Michigan State. He has trained nine PhD scientists and eight at the Masters-level and served on the advisory committees of an additional 12 PhD and 14 MS students. The Peanut Foundation appre-ciates Tom Isleib’s many contributions to furthering our research and benefitting the entire industry.

The second recipient was Dr. Corley Hol-brook. Corley is the Research Leader for the USDA-ARS Crop Genetics and Breeding Re-search Unit in Tifton, GA. He has 25 years of experience in peanut breeding and genetic research. Corley has published over 400 tech-nical publications, and delivered numerous invited presentations at regional, national, and international conferences. He has served on the editorial boards of Crop Science, and Peanut Science, and has served on the Board of Directors for the Crop Science Society of America, and the American Peanut Research and Education Society (APRES). He is a Fellow of APRES and of the American Society of Agronomy. Corley has devoted a large part of his re-search efforts towards mining the germplasm collection for new genes for resistance to economically significant diseases. He is using these genes in a breeding program to develop resistant varieties. He has released several varieties including, Georganic, a peanut vari-ety with resistance to multiple diseases for organic production, and Tifguard, the first peanut variety with resistance to both the peanut root-knot nematode and tomato spot-ted wilt virus. His presentation at the Georgia Organic Conference will focus on the science of variety development and the potential

impacts on Organic Agriculture. He will dis-cuss conventional breeding, molecular genet-ics, and emerging technologies in the context of organic production. As financial support for peanut breeding from the Peanut Foundation began to focus more on molecular techniques, Tom and Corley felt that breeders had a significant contribution to make. With input from Dr. Steve Knapp and breeders from Texas A&M and the University of Florida, Tom and Corley embarked on the creation of a set of recombinant inbred lines (RILs) from the mating of two standard run-ner cultivars (Tifrunner and Florida-07) with four ‘unique’ lines chosen for different rea-sons: high-oleic Virginia-type N08082olJCT, CBR-resistant and TSWV-susceptible germ-plasm line NC 3033, leaf spot resistant species-derived line SPT 06-06, and line C76-16 that is field resistant to pre-harvest aflatoxin con-tamination and may be drought resis-tant. Genetically stable, replicable RILs from those crosses are in the field in 2012, and seed should be available to other researchers for the 2013 season. Dr. Burow at Texas A&M and Dr. Tillman at University of Florida made a second set of crosses using runner-type flavor standard Florunner, high-oleic spanish-type cultivar OLin, valencia-type cultivar New Mexico Valencia A, and hirsuta-type plant introduction PI 576638 (SSD 6). Drs. Holbrook and Isleib have been planting and harvesting those populations at the Peanut Foundation funded winter nursery in Puerto Rico, and those RILs are just behind the first eight in terms of development. After sequencing and describing their resis-tant characteristics, these populations should yield the data necessary to supply the gene markers for all breeders to use. These new gene markers will allow breeders to shorten the time of developing new varieties from 12-15 years to 5 years and to more easily com-bine many resistant traits into the same pea-nut plant. We hope you will take the time to congratula-tion this year’s recipients.

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