Pecan growers vote to continue FMO in 2021 referendum

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Aug. 31 that eligible pecan growers voted to uphold the Federal Marketing Order (FMO) in the referendum. Because of this decision, the American Pecan Council will continue to be authorized by the FMO to regulate the handling of pecans, build consumer demand, and develop markets for the next five years. Read more here.