September 2022 Classifieds

The September 2022 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the September 2022 issue.

Published from September through November, Pecan South‘s Marketing Guide provides a list of pecan buyers from across the industry who are looking to purchase nuts from the 2022 crop. Download the complete 2022 Marketing Guide from our October issue here. Many pecan growers use this guide as a reference when looking for pecan buyers and processors….

South American pecans are making their way into the markets. Although production volumes are still small compared to those of the big players in the Northern Hemisphere, the marketing and communication efforts of countries such as Argentina and Brazil are gaining strength not only to position themselves in international markets but also to increase pecan…

Dear Readers, “Rest is never selfish.” I heard this phrase recently after a hard day at work. This phrase screamed out at me in a moment of quiet contemplation. When our schedules and lives become filled with tasks and lists and responsibilities, it is easy for us to get caught up in what we “must…

Pecan South September 2022 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our September 2022 advertisers and their contact information.

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico—The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) will hold three public hearings—including one virtual option—to receive public input on proposals to repeal and replace 21.17.28 New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC), Pecan Weevil Exterior Quarantine and amend 21.17.36 NMAC, Pecan Weevil Interior Quarantine. The proposed repeal and replacement of the Exterior Quarantine primarily…

Over the past few years, marketing to health professionals has been a top priority for the American Pecan Council. We have identified these passionate and educated individuals as a key segment of our target audience to educate and get the word out about the impressive nutrition benefits of America’s Native Supernut. In the era of…

Pecan South August 2022 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our August 2022 advertisers and their contact information.

Thoughts of pecan weevil, stink bugs, hickory shuckworm, and black pecan aphid likely indicate we have made it to the late season. After months of pecan scab worries and its treatments soon coming to an end for many growers, now it’s time to fend off those nut-attacking pests and keep pushing back against the black…

A surge in chemical fertilizer prices, especially for nitrogen, has put a lot of pressure on pecan growers. The prices of traditional nitrogen fertilizers have increased significantly since 2019. According to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service data, the cost of ammonia is three times higher in 2022 compared to September 2019, and other fertilizer nutrients are…

The August 2022 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the August 2022 issue.

Diagnosing a disorder is a process that involves critical evaluation by a team of experts. This team includes the pecan producer, orchard owner, certified crop consultant, pest control advisor, farm manager, Extension agents, state specialists appointed by the university, and a diagnostic clinic or laboratory. The combined evaluations by the team of experts require a…

Each year our state pecan show contains examples of Texas-grown pecans attaining outstanding quality. The grand champion native pecan from 2021, judged at the most recent TPGA conference, was entered by the late Chester McCown of Runnels County, and it weighed 49 nuts per pound and was 48% kernel—exceptional for a native pecan. The grand…

The Crop Corner provides seasonal updates throughout the industry and continues in Pecan South’s August 2022 magazine. The Crop Corner will take a break after this issue as The Pecan Newsletter returns on September 9, 2022.  The Pecan Newsletter is a weekly harvest and market newsletter published from mid-September through January. Read a sample of…

Dear Reader, Heat waves, droughts, gales, tropical storms—weather woes continue as we push further into the season and prepare for harvest. Leading up to harvest, growers across the Northern Hemisphere check their trees and monitor kernel development. Shellers and buyers track their inventory and prepare new contracts and sales. And everyone prays for rain and…

Over the past year, as Noble Research Institute has transitioned to regenerative agriculture to improve soil health, I have sat through numerous workshops and educational events and have read literature focusing on ways to improve soil health as well as the benefits of improved soil health. To be honest, at times, it was hard to…

Dear Readers, We’ve reached that time of year when we finally get a grasp on the coming crop. With about two months until harvest kicks off in the Northern Hemisphere, growers across the Pecan Belt monitor their developing pecans closely. Meanwhile, the industry shares state crop estimates from various growers’ associations. (Pecan South will publish…

The 2022 crop is approaching nut fill, and growers across the country continue to support their trees as best they can, even while battling drought, pests, and extreme temperatures. Here’s a quick update on the state of the crop from region to region for July. Southeast: In the Southeast, growers report a decent crop, depending…

Pecan South July 2022 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our July 2022 advertisers and their contact information.

The Little Guy Definition The 2017 USDA Agriculture Census1 reported that approximately 10% of U.S. pecans for sale are produced on less than 50-acre farms, yet these smaller farms comprise the majority in number count. If you are that “Little Guy,” your voice may not speak with a large volume, but it still is important….

Summary Beneficial nematodes (entomopathogenic nematodes) are effective in killing the ground-dwelling stages of pecan weevil. The use of beneficial nematodes is compatible with organic pest control approaches. Like many biocontrol agents, some special considerations for applying beneficial nematodes are necessary, such as appropriate temperatures, soil moisture, and avoidance of UV light. Beneficial nematodes can be…

We will be well into the nut sizing period here in Georgia by the time you read this article, and water will play a critical role in several ways. For one, rainfall is good for soil moisture, which is the primary factor involved in sizing the pecans. On the other hand, rainfall can be a…

It’s about that time in the season for us to start thinking about collecting leaflet tissue for nutrient analyses. During this time each season, every grower has to ask, “How much fertilizer should I apply in my pecan orchard?” Annual leaf tissue analyses are currently the best thing out there to get a true answer….

The July 2022 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the July 2022 issue.