October 2026 Letter from the Editor

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Pecan South's 9th Annual Harvest Photo Contest is Back!

Fall is here! So much is happening across the industry; growers are checking their trees, and some are further along than others, but things are shifting into prepping for the harvest season.

This year, to bring a little fun to the 2026 harvest, we are bringing back our annual Harvest Photo Contest! We invite you to send photos of your orchard, harvest, or other cover-worthy events.

Have you photographed any stunning moments in your orchard? Enter that photo in the contest, and your photo could grace the cover of our February 2027 issue.

Follow these guidelines to enter your photo in the contest:
Email your photo(s) to pecansouth@tpga.org by Jan. 8, 2027.
The photo must be large enough for print—at least 615×500 pixels or 8.5×10 inches. (Most photos taken on a smartphone meet this size requirement.)
The email should include a short caption for the photo, the photographer’s name, and contact information for the person submitting it.

The most essential contest guideline? Have fun in the orchard and send us your photos!

Best wishes,
Sarah Dieringer
Managing Editor

Sarah Dieringer

Sarah Dieringer is the managing editor of Pecan South. She holds an M.A. and B.A. in Communication from the University of Texas at San Antonio. For questions, comments, or concerns, she can be reached at sarah@tpga.org.