The Crop Corner April 2023

The Crop Corner provides seasonal updates for readers on pecans throughout the industry and continues this month, April 2o23. Created and published by Pecan South editors, The Pecan Newsletter provides weekly harvest and market updates from September through January by compiling reports from growers and market information from reliable sources worldwide. The Crop Corner in…

As we move into another quarter, the American Pecan Council and American Pecan Promotion Board share updates on recent marketing and outreach activities. American Pecan Council visits Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Germany APC attended Fruit Logistica, one of the European Union’s largest food shows and held in Germany in the winter and Southeast Asia in…

Dear Readers, April means it’s time to celebrate our favorite nut. Happy National Pecan Month! We can use these next four weeks to highlight pecans’ tremendous health benefits, unique flavor, and versatility with friends, family, and customers. It’s also a time for us to connect with fellow industry members and focus on a new growing…

Numerous species of ambrosia beetles, both native and invasive, attack pecan. This statement alone can cause concern among pecan growers, but as usual, the devil is in the details. So, let’s explore this group of wood-boring pests to understand those details affecting their propensity to attack pecan. The ambrosia beetles, as a group and as…

The April 2023 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the April 2023 issue. NURSERY TREES AVAILABLE: Full service nursery with healthy, prolific trees. Pawnee, Caddo, Creek, Lakota, Oconee, Ellis, Elliot, Avalon. Now taking orders for 2024. Apollo Pecan Nursery,…

Pecan South April 2023 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our April 2023 advertisers and their contact information.

Over the years, global food trends have become increasingly popular among consumers—and for good reason. Global food trends open the door to exciting and unusual flavors, and ingredients and cooking techniques from around the world. Many of these trends are associated with health and wellness benefits, like plant-based cuisine or dishes highlighting nutrient-dense “superfoods” such…

I’m an organ donor; at least, I’ve signed up to be one if the “opportunity” arises. As many generous and well-intending people have done either at the time of their death or, in some cases, while still living, I am one of approximately 165 million people in the United States today who is willing to…

Concordia, Entre Ríos—Faltan sólo 2 días para que comience la Jornada del Cluster del Pecán 2023, el evento de referencia del sector pecanero a nivel nacional y regional. Durante los días  30 y 31 de marzo en el Centro de Convenciones de Concordia, provincia de Entre Ríos, expertos locales e internacionales abordarán temas institucionales, productivos,…

In 2016, the Division of Arkansas Heritage (DAH), a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, launched the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame, a program created to serve the story of the state’s unique foods, legendary restaurants, remarkable cooks, influential food entrepreneurs, and culturally significant festivals and events. The program has grown…

NCPGA 2023 Annual Meeting The North Carolina Pecan Growers held their 29th annual meeting on Feb. 18, 2023, in Greenville, North Carolina. Approximately 85 participants learned about low-input pecan production, farm succession, legislative issue, orchard establishment tips, and more. Speakers included Dr. Lenny Wells (UGA Pecan Specialist), Dr. Mike Parker (NCSU Horticulture), the American Pecan…

Marie Cox Storey, mother to Mark Storey and Lisa (Storey) Olivieri, passed away on March 3, 2023, after a long battle with severe dementia. Her final moments were spent peacefully at Crestview Memory Unit in Bryan, Texas, surrounded by family and close friends. Known for her love of others, her community, and her beautiful grandchildren,…

On February 18, 2023, Maryann Allen gained her wings and went to walk with angels. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred W. Allen. She is survived by three children, Patricia Cales (husband Chris Ceparano), Robert Mingoia (Candy Rivera), and Kevin Mingoia, three grandchildren Jessica (Braden), Ryan (Chelsey), and Brent, as well as…

Many agricultural producers are interested in increasing or diversifying their production operations. Both approaches have benefits and risks. Farmers increase their chance of success if they weigh these potential pros and cons before starting a new venture. So, let’s discuss some benefits and risks associated with different expansion and diversification strategies. Expanding Production Acreage From…

`Since ancient times, farmers have viewed the soil as a source of wealth to preserve and as an indicator of environmental health. For example, the Roman writer and politician Marcus Porcius Priscus (234-149 BCE), better known as Cato, noted in his famous essay “De Agri Cultura” many usual agricultural practices carried on vineyards and olive…

Within the last four years, industry efforts led by the National Pecan Federation have obtained an additional $17 million in funding for the USDA-ARS pecan program and stations in Byron, Georgia; Brownwood, Texas; and Somerville, Texas. These industry efforts to obtain additional funding for the USDA-ARS pecan program have allowed for expanded research to benefit…

The Crop Corner provides seasonal updates for readers on pecans throughout the industry and continues this March 2o23 issue. Created and published by Pecan South editors, The Pecan Newsletter provides weekly harvest and market updates from September through January by compiling reports from growers and market information from reliable sources worldwide. The Crop Corner follows…

A new pecan season is upon us. For the grower, this means anticipation of what this year’s crop may bring. Will the trees set a good crop of nuts? Will crop maturity and harvest be ahead or behind schedule? At this point, these secrets remain hidden within the trees and will begin to be revealed…

Whenever you irrigate your pecan orchards, there are really five distinct fates for that water. “Fates” probably sounds a bit too ominous, but that’s not the intent—maybe think about this as five different “destinies” or outcomes for the water. Here they are. Fate #1) The applied irrigation water could be taken up by the pecan…

Dear Pecan South Readers, Another pecan harvest has finished in the United States; for many, it was not the things dreams are made of. Some saw a good year, but many others are glad to see 2022 behind them.  However, as a new growing season emerges and the industry starts to gather at conferences in…

When I first accepted the position as the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension IPM Agent for El Paso and Hudspeth Counties in 2019, I didn’t know how important they were to the producers. I grew up where pecan trees were for shade and pecan pie was just my favorite pie to eat. I quickly discovered that…

The March 2023 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the March 2023 issue.

As the economic environment continues to change with higher input costs and decreased farm profitability, we as growers must start looking for ways to lessen our dependency on high-cost inputs. Following regenerative agriculture principles has proven to be an effective way to improve soil health and lessen growers’ reliance on high-cost inputs. By following these…

Pecan South March 2023 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our March 2023 advertisers and their contact information.