Pecan South Staff

Texas A&M Researchers Announce Winners from Marketing Label Study

Earlier this year, a team of researchers at Texas A&M University’s Department of Agriculture and Life Sciences invited pecan industry members to participate in a study about consumer decision-making and consumer preferences for pecans. This research arose out of the belief that understanding an expert’s ability to accurately forecast the effectiveness of marketing efforts to...

December 2023 Advertisers

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

December 2023 Classifieds

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

NPSA Hosts Webinar on USDA Proposed Rule on Pecan Grades/Standards

The National Pecan Shellers Association (NPSA) is excited to invite industry members to participate in an upcoming webinar to discuss the recently published USDA proposed rule on revised grades and standards for shelled and inshell pecans. Over the past several years, NPSA has worked closely with the American Pecan Council (APC) and interested grower organizations...

November 2023 Classifieds

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

November 2023 Advertisers

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

November 2023 Marketing Guide

Pecan South‘s November 2023 Marketing Guide provides a list of pecan buyers from across the industry who are looking to purchase nuts from the 2023 crop. Download the complete 2023 Marketing Guide from our November issue here. Many pecan growers use this guide as a reference when looking for pecan buyers and processors. Spots fill...

October 2023 Marketing Guide

Pecan South‘s October 2023 Marketing Guide provides a list of pecan buyers from across the industry who are looking to purchase nuts from the 2023 crop. Download the complete 2023 Marketing Guide from our October issue here. Many pecan growers use this guide as a reference when looking for pecan buyers and processors. Spots fill...

October 2023 Classifieds

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

October 2023 Advertisers

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

2023 Marketing Guide

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 2023 crop. Download the complete 2023 Marketing Guide from our September issue here. Many pecan growers use this guide as a reference when looking for pecan buyers and processors....

September 2023 Classifieds

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

Around the Industry: TPGA 2023 Conference

Texas Pecan Growers Association Gathers for Annual Conference and Trade Show The Texas Pecan Growers Association ventured to Denton, Texas, from July 30 through August 2 for its 102nd annual Conference and Trade Show at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center Hotel. In addition to hearing several talks from pecan specialists and industry...

September 2023 Advertisers

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

The August 2023 Crop Corner

The Crop Corner provides seasonal updates throughout the industry and continues in Pecan South’s August 2023 magazine. The Crop Corner will take a break after this issue as The Pecan Newsletter returns on September 15, 2023.  The Pecan Newsletter is a weekly harvest and market newsletter published from mid-September through January. Read a sample of...

August 2023 Classifieds

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

August 2023 Advertisers

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

July 2023 Classifieds

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

The July 2023 Crop Corner

The 2023 crop is approaching nut fill, and extreme heat plagues much of the Pecan Belt. Growers are doing all they can to support their trees through these high temperatures while continuing to monitor for pests and diseases. Here’s a quick update on the state of the crop from region to region for July. Southeast:...

July 2023 Advertisers

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

Texas Pecan Growers Prepare for 2023 Conference this July

Pecan growers from Texas and around the world gather July 30 to August 2 at the Texas Pecan Growers Association’s annual conference and trade show, the biggest industry event across the state, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center Hotel in Denton, Texas. During this event, pecan growers and industry members get a chance to...

June 2023 Classifieds

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

The June 2023 Crop Corner

The Crop Corner provides seasonal updates for readers on pecans throughout the industry and continues in Pecan South’s June 2022 magazine. 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...

June 2023 Advertisers

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

The Crop Corner May 2023

The Crop Corner May 2023 provides seasonal updates for readers on pecans throughout the industry and continues this month. 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...

May 2023 Advertisers

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

May 2023 Classifieds

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

Invitation to participate in a study about consumer preferences for pecans

A team of researchers at Texas A&M University’s Department of Agriculture and Life Sciences is conducting a study about consumer decision-making and consumer preferences for pecans. The team is also looking for insight from pecan industry members. All U.S. pecan industry members are invited to participate in this study. If you agree to take part...

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...

April 2023 Classifieds

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,...

April 2023 Advertisers

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.

Snapshots from Around the Industry 2023

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...

The Crop Corner March 2023

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...

March 2023 Classifieds

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.

March 2023 Advertisers

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.

5th Annual Harvest Photo Contest Entries

We had so many fantastic entries for our 5th Annual Harvest Photo Contest that we couldn’t help but share them all with you. Participants were able to submit photos from October 15, 2022, to Jan. 11, 2023. The winning photo—featured at the top of this article—appeared on the cover of our February 2023 magazine. Thank you...

February 2023 Advertisers

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

Remembering Carl James Bissett

“We are heartbroken to share the news of Carl Bissett’s passing,” Blair Krebs, Publisher of Pecan South, writes. “Carl was a constant presence in the pecan industry, leading Bissett Specialty Equipment and generously sharing his time with many of the families involved. I was lucky to have known Carl for my entire career, and among...

February 2023 Classifieds

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

January 2023 Classifieds

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

January 2023 Advertisers

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

December 2022 Advertisers

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

December 2022 Classifieds

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

November 2022 Marketing Guide

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 November issue here. Many pecan growers use this guide as a reference when looking for pecan buyers and processors....

November 2022 Classifieds

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

November 2022 Advertisers

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

Around the industry: NPSA, Arizona Pecan Growers meetings

NPSA 2022 Annual Meeting The National Pecan Shellers Association hosted its Annual Meeting on Sept. 12-13 in Washington, D.C. at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center. Association members gathered on the first day for the annual Shellers Forum and Pecan Export Trade Council (PETC). On the second day of the meeting, attendees and vendors gathered...

October 2022 Classifieds

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

October 2022 Marketing Guide

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....

October 2022 Advertisers

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

Tri-Agri Farm Center Invites the Industry to its 2022 Pecan Grower/Harvester Meeting

Tri-Agri Farm Center prepares to host its 2022 Pecan Grower/Harvester Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the Coleman Community Center in Coleman, Oklahoma. Tri-Agri staff and Hamilton family invite growers, harvesters, and anyone who is interested to attend, simply RSVP. The meeting includes LMCAg harvester, Bergen pre-cleaner, and John Deere tractor demonstrations...

Native Pecan Harvest Field Day, Oct. 13 at Flying G Ranch

Interested in learning more about native pecan production and harvest? Join us for a late afternoon/evening field day under the trees. This family-friendly event is ideal for learning more about pecan production, asking questions, seeing harvest in action, and networking with other growers. The Native Pecan Harvest Field Day will take place on Oct. 13,...

In Memory of Donald Paul Mayo, owner of OMC

Donald “Don” Paul Mayo, 78, of Live Oak, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Aug. 26, 2022. Don was born Feb. 16, 1944, in El Cajon, California, to Herb and Irene Mayo. Don was living a full life—traveling and enjoying business, family, and his hobbies. He was scheduled for a procedure to replace...

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.

2022 Marketing Guide

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....

September 2022 Advertisers

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.

August 2022 Advertisers

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.

August 2022 Classifieds

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.

The August 2022 Crop Corner

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...

The July 2022 Crop Corner

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...

July 2022 Advertisers

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.

July 2022 Classifieds

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.

June 2022 Advertisers

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

June 2022 Classifieds

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

The June 2022 Crop Corner

The Crop Corner provides seasonal updates for readers on pecans throughout the industry and continues in Pecan South’s June 2022 magazine. 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...

May 2022 Advertisers

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

May 2022 Classifieds

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

The May 2022 Crop Corner

The Crop Corner provides seasonal updates for readers on pecans throughout the industry and continues in Pecan South’s May 2022 magazine. 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...

The Crop Corner April 2022

The Crop Corner provides seasonal updates for readers on pecans throughout the industry and continues April 2o22. 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 these same...

April 2022 Classifieds

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

March 2022 Classifieds

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

The Crop Corner March 2022

The Crop Corner provides seasonal updates for readers on pecans throughout the industry and continues March 2o22. 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 these same...

February 2022 Classifieds

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

4th Annual Harvest Photo Contest Entries

We had so many fantastic entries for our 4th Annual Harvest Photo Contest that we couldn’t help but share them all with you. Participants were able to submit photos from October 15, 2021, to Jan. 11, 2022.  The winning photo—featured at the top of this article—appeared on the cover of our February 2022 magazine. Thank...

February 2022 Advertisers

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

January 2022 Classifieds

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

January 2022 Advertisers

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

December 2021 Classifieds

The December 2021 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the December 2021 issue.

December 2021 Advertisers

Pecan South December 2021 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our December 2021 advertisers and their contact information.

4th Annual Harvest Photo Contest

We’re entering the busiest time of year and one of the best for a quick orchard photo op. We’re excited to announce the fourth year of Pecan South’s annual photo contest. In the 2020 contest, Jorge Jalife submitted the winning photo taken by Vero Zertuche. The magical photo of a Monarch butterfly resting on a...

November 2021 Classifieds

The November 2021 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the November 2021 issue.

November 2021 Advertisers

Pecan South November 2021 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our November 2021 advertisers and their contact information.

2021 Marketing Guide—November 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 2021 crop.

Around the industry—snapshots of fall meetings

North Carolina pecan growers gather at NCPGA’s Orchard Tour The North Carolina Pecan Growers Association conducted its Fall Orchard Tour on Sept.11, 2021, at Ronnie’s Berry Farm, Angier, North Carolina. This was the first in-person event the association conducted in over two years because of COVID-19, and all were glad to be together. John Taylor,...

October 2021 Advertisers

Pecan South October 2021 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our October 2021 advertisers and their contact information.

October 2021 Classifieds

The October 2021 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the October 2021 issue.

Around the Industry

National Pecan Shellers Association gathers for 2021 Annual Meeting in Denver The National Pecan Shellers Association (NPSA) gathered in Denver, Colorado, for its 2021 Annual Meeting on August 25 and 26 at The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa. This meeting marked the first in-person gathering for NPSA since the start of the pandemic. Attendees visited...

2021 Marketing Guide —October 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 2021 crop.

2021 Crop Estimates

Here are the 2021 crop estimates as predicted at the Texas Pecan Growers Conference, National Pecan Shellers Association annual meeting, and the USDA NASS Crop Production report, which shows utilized production for the 2020 crop. Please note that the USDA released its annual production report for 2020 in May and only publishes data for the...

September 2021 Advertisers

Pecan South September 2021 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our September 2021 advertisers and their contact information.

2021 Marketing Guide —September 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 2021 crop.

September 2021 Classifieds

The September 2021 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the September 2021 issue.

The Crop Corner August 2021

The Crop Corner provides seasonal updates for readers on pecans throughout the industry and continues in Pecan South’s August 2021 magazine. The Crop Corner will be taking a break as The Pecan Newsletter starts on September 10, 2021.  Created and published by Pecan South editors, The Pecan Newsletter provides weekly harvest and market updates from...

August 2021 Classifieds

The August 2021 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the August 2021 issue. Used Pecan Equipment for Sale in Georgia: 8960 Savage Row-Vac 2017 model year $7999, 2542 Savage tree shaker model year 2016 $5074, 2001S Peerless pecan dryer...

Around the Industry—Visiting the TPGA 100th Conference

Texas Pecan Growers Association celebrates 100 years at its 2021 Conference and Trade Show Celebrating a century as an organization, the Texas Pecan Growers Association (TPGA) gathered in San Marcos, Texas, on July 18 through 21, 2021, for its 100th annual Conference and Trade Show. Attendees met at the Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel Spa...

August 2021 Advertisers

Pecan South August 2021 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our August 2021 advertisers and their contact information.

USDA reopens voting period for pecan FMO referendum

The Agricultural Marketing Service in the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on July 6, 2021, that it is reopening the voting period for the pecan Federal Marketing Order (FMO) referendum being conducted among eligible pecan growers across the Pecan Belt. The voting period has been reopened for an additional 25 days from June 29, 2021,...

The Crop Corner July 2021

The Crop Corner provides seasonal updates for readers on pecans throughout the industry and continues in Pecan South’s July 2021 magazine. 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...

TPGA celebrates 100 years this July

Founded in 1921, the Texas Pecan Growers Association (TPGA) celebrates 100 years as an organization this July in San Marcos, Texas, at its 2021 Conference and Trade Show. TPGA is one of the oldest agricultural commodity organizations in Texas. Since its creation, the association focused on its mission to assist Texas pecan growers in growing...

In memory

Elliott Ellis passed away May 31, 2021, at his residence. Elliott was known as a true leader of the Georgia Pecan industry and will be dearly missed. His parents purchased the family’s original pecan grove in 1944 in Vienna, Georgia. Elliott worked 20-plus years as a County Agen with the Georgia Extension Service before returning...

July 2021 Advertisers

Pecan South July 2021 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, our staff presents a full list of our July 2021 advertisers and their contact information.

Around the Industry: OPGA and GPGA 2021

OPGA Hosts Annual Conference In its first in-person event since the start of the pandemic, the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association hosted its Annual Conference on June 10 through 12 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center. Participants visited with vendors, listened to talks from pecan scientists and industry representatives, and...

July 2021 Classifieds

The July 2021 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the July 2021 issue. PECAN TREES:  Bareroot Western Schley, Wichita, and Pawnee pecan trees, (Riverside Rootstock).  For information, call Pena’s Pecan Nursery, 3 miles south of Las Cruces, NM 88047;...

The Crop Corner—June 2021

The Crop Corner provides seasonal updates for readers on pecans throughout the industry and continues in Pecan South’s June 2021 magazine. 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...

June 2021 Advertisers

Pecan South June 2021 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, our staff presents a full list of our June 2021 advertisers and their contact information.

June 2021 Classifieds

The June 2021 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the June 2021 issue. Container grown pecan trees: Western Schley and Wichita on Burkett and Riverside rootstock. Serving Las Cruces area. Les Finley, PO Box 216, Dona Ana, NM 88032...

May 2021 Advertisers

Pecan South May 2021 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, our staff presents a full list of our May 2021 advertisers and their contact information.

May 2021 Classifieds

The May 2021 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the May 2021 issue. NURSERY TREES AVAILABLE: Full-service nursery with healthy, prolific trees. Pawnee, Caddo, Creek, Lakota, Kiowa, Oconee, Ellis, Elliot, Avalon. Now taking orders for 2021. Apollo Pecan Nursery,...

The Crop Corner—May 2021

The Crop Corner provides seasonal updates for readers on pecans throughout the industry and continues in Pecan South’s May 2021 magazine. 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...

April 2021 Advertisers

Pecan South April 2021 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, our staff presents a full list of our April 2021 advertisers and their contact information.

April 2021 Classifieds

The April 2021 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the April 2021 issue. NURSERY TREES AVAILABLE: Full service nursery with healthy, prolific trees. Pawnee, Caddo, Creek, Lakota, Kiowa, Oconee, Ellis, Elliot, Avalon. Now taking orders for 2021. Apollo Pecan...

The Crop Corner—April 2021

The Crop Corner provides seasonal updates for readers on pecans throughout the industry and continues in the April 2021 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...

March 2021 Classifieds

The March 2021 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the March 2021 issue. Container grown pecan trees: Western Schley and Wichita on Burkett and Riverside rootstock. Serving Las Cruces area. Les Finley, PO Box 216, Dona Ana, NM 88032...

Remembering Pecan Industry Members

Back in mid-January, the pecan industry lost two long-time and dedicated members. Pecan South remembers them here. Sherman Richardson: Louisiana pecan grower, Sherman Richardson, 61, passed away on Jan. 17, 2021 from complications following heart surgery. Sherman was born September 10, 1959 in Covington, Louisiana. He is the son of John Wilson and Elouise Arnold...

March 2021 Advertisers

Pecan South March 2021 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, our staff presents a full list of our March 2021 advertisers and their contact information.

The Crop Corner—March 2021

The Crop Corner returns in our March 2021 issue with seasonal updates. 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 these same standards and technique, and provides...

February 2021 Classifieds

Container grown pecan trees: Western Schley and Wichita on Burkett and Riverside rootstock. Serving Las Cruces area. Les Finley, PO Box 216, Dona Ana, NM 88032 Call or text 575-642-6788 PURCHASE: Used savage 4324 pre cleaner, prefer gas engine. Call Henry (334)425-2571. PECAN TREES: Bareroot Western Schley, Wichita, and Pawnee pecan trees, (Riverside Rootstock). For...

February 2021 Advertisers

Pecan South February 2021 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, our staff presents a full list of our February 2021 advertisers and their contact information.

Remembering Pecan Grower Jim Lampman

The obituary for Jim Lampman was first published by Nowlin Anders Funeral Home here. Jimmy E. Lampman, 74, of De Leon, passed peacefully from this life and entered a perfect eternity on Dec. 26, 2020. He was born Nov. 13, 1946, in Cleburne, Texas, to Lawrence Henry Lampman and Glenna Faye Jackson Lampman. Jim grew...

Pecan Research and Promotion Program Approved by USDA

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service approved Jan. 13, 2021, the creation of the American Pecan Promotion Board (APPB), a research and promotion program for the pecan industry, overseen by USDA AMS. Pecans have now become the first commodity or crop to have both a Federal Marketing Order and a Research and Promotion Program. The program will...

January 2021 Classifieds

PECAN TREES: Bareroot Western Schley, Wichita, and Pawnee pecan trees, (Riverside Rootstock). For information, call Pena’s Pecan Nursery, 3 miles south of Las Cruces, NM 88047; 575-525-9062. Used Savage equipment for sale: (2) 4224 Cleaners, 244s Cracker, Shell Aspirator, 8042 Harvester, 2158 shaker, 2138 shaker. (580)-795-3394. FOR SALE: ’93 OMC shaker, ’93 Orchard Rite shaker,...

January 2021 Advertisers

Pecan South January advertisers share their products and services between the pages of our first issue of 2021. Below, our staff presents a full list of our January advertisers and their contact information.

December 2020 Classifieds

SAVAGE CRACKING EQUIPMENT, air cracker 238S, sheller 405S, 2 elevators 704S, inspection 3-step table 520S, aspirator/out side bin, Meyers 5-step meat sizer, 2 SNT rerun units with fan, stainless foot operated sacker. All are in excellent shape 580-371-5228 Tishomingo, OK. Container grown pecan trees: Western Schley and Wichita on Burkett and Riverside rootstock. Serving Las...

December 2020 Advertisers

Pecan South advertisers share their products and services between the pages of our December 2020 issue. Below, our staff presents a full list of our December advertisers and their contact information.

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2020 Marketing Guide — November 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 2020 crop. Many pecan growers use this guide as a reference when looking for pecan buyers and processors. Spots fill up fast for the 2021 guide. If you’re a...

November 2020 Classifieds

PECAN TREES: Bareroot Western Schley, Wichita, and Pawnee pecan trees, (Riverside Rootstock).  For information, call Pena’s Pecan Nursery, 3 miles south of Las Cruces, NM 88047; 575-525-9062. Used Savage equipment for sale: (2) 4224 Cleaners, 244s Cracker, Shell Aspirator, 8042 Harvester, 2158 shaker, 2138 shaker. (580)-795-3394. FOR SALE: ’93 OMC shaker, ’93 Orchard Rite shaker,...

Classifieds for October 2020

SAVAGE CRACKING EQUIPMENT, air cracker 238S, sheller 405S, 2 elevators 704S, inspection 3-step table 520S, aspirator/outside bin, Meyers 5-step meat sizer, 2 SNT rerun units with fan, stainless foot operated sacker. All are in excellent shape 580-371-5228 Tishomingo, OK. FOR SALE: Two Meyers blowers for shell separation. One Meyers double stack blower. Three Stainless Steel...

2020 Marketing Guide — October 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 2020 crop. Many pecan growers use this guide as a reference when looking for pecan buyers and processors. Spots fill up fast for the 2021 guide. If you’re a...

APC Announces 2020 Election Results

The American Pecan Council (APC) announced the results for its 2020 Election on the evening of Sept. 1 via an emailed memo. This election marks the first since the start of the Federal Marketing Order. As required by the Order, all Council positions were up for nomination and election. Following the guidelines set forth by...

2020 Marketing Guide—September 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 2020 crop. Many pecan growers use this guide as a reference when looking for pecan buyers and processors. Spots fill up fast for the 2021 guide. If you’re a...

The Pecan Crop Corner — September 2020

Pecan South’s Pecan Newsletter will be kicking off this month, because of that, the 2020 Crop Corner will go on hiatus. If you’d like to continue to receive crop updates and market news throughout harvest, subscribe to the Pecan Newsletter. The Pecan Newsletter provides weekly news and information gathered from across the industry. Once the...

Classifieds for September 2020 Issue

PECAN TREES: Bareroot Western Schley, Wichita, and Pawnee pecan trees, (Riverside Rootstock).  For information, call Pena’s Pecan Nursery, 3 miles south of Las Cruces, NM 88047; 575-525-9062. Used Savage equipment for sale: Savage machines 5132 Blower, (2) 8261 Harvesters, 8042 Harvester, (2) Shell Blowers, (5) Crackers 244S (refurbished), Sprayer 5737, V-Sweeper 7520, Dehuller 3532, Sheller...

The Pecan Crop Corner: August 2020

A monthly column, The Crop Corner comes in response to popular demand from readers of The Pecan Newsletter and gives updates on the 2020 pecan crop. 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, as well as price...

Classifieds for August 2020 Issue

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: 8261 Savage harvester $16,500. 4224 Savage gas cleaning plant $7,500. 400 gallon 5 nozzle sprayer, $2,500. Clifton, TX. Email David for pictures. hodge.david@sbcglobal.net, 214-597-1646 FOR SALE: Champion cracker, ready to work. #13 pockets. $2700. 918-331-8581 PECAN TREES: Bareroot Western Schley, Wichita, and Pawnee pecan trees, (Riverside Rootstock). For information, call Pena’s Pecan...

Texas’ Best Pecans—2019 Texas Pecan Show Winners Announced

Bryan, TX- The Texas Pecan Growers Association announced on Wednesday at its virtual conference the winners for the 2019 Texas Pecan Show.  Each year since the 1940s, pecan growers across Texas send in their pecans to be judged by variety in hopes to win a Grand Champion award. According to TPGA, “The Texas Pecan Show...

The Pecan Crop Corner: July 2020

A new monthly column, The Crop Corner comes in response to popular demand from readers of The Pecan Newsletter. 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, as well as price and market information from reliable sources across...

Classifieds for July 2020 Issue

PECAN TREES: Bareroot Western Schley, Wichita, and Pawnee pecan trees, (Riverside Rootstock). For information, call Pena’s Pecan Nursery, 3 miles south of Las Cruces, NM 88047; 575-525-9062. Used Savage equipment for sale: (2) 2158 Shakers, 5132 Blower, (2) 8261 Harvesters, (2) Shell Blowers, (2) Crackers 238S, (9) Crackers 244S, Sprayer 5537, Sprayer 5740, (2) V-Sweepers...

Pecan Growers Can Receive Relief Through USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

Pecan growers impacted by COVID-19 can apply for direct relief payments through the USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program by submitting an application to their local Farm Service Agency office between May 26 and Aug. 28. Pecans are included among the eligible specialty crops for this program. According to the USDA, the total payment for specialty...

Classifieds for June 2020 Issue

PECAN TREES: Bareroot Western Schley, Wichita, and Pawnee pecan trees, (Riverside Rootstock). For information, call Pena’s Pecan Nursery, 3 miles south of Las Cruces, NM 88047; 575-525-9062. Used Savage equipment for sale: (2) 2158 Shakers, 5132 Blower, (2) 8261 Harvesters, (2) Shell Blowers, (2) Crackers 238S, (9) Crackers 244S, Sprayer 5537, Sprayer 5740, (2) V-Sweepers...

Classifieds for May 2020 Issue

NURSERY TREES AVAILABLE: Full service nursery with healthy, prolific trees. Pawnee, Caddo, Creek, Lakota, Kiowa, Oconee, Ellis, Elliot. Now taking orders for 2021 and tree financing available. Apollo Pecan Nursery, contact Tim Brown 941-266-6691 or tbrown@apollopecannursery.com REAL ESTATE FOR SALE: Gaines County, Bass Pecan Orchard for Sale. South orchard – 724 ac total with 404...

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Classifieds for the April 2020 Issue

FOR SALE: 2011 Weiss McNair 9800P Harvester completely rebuilt $40,000. 1996 Weiss McNair 8900P Harvester, excellent condition $30,000. Jack Rabbit Conveyer Cart with Herbst Desticker $12,500. See pictures www.colomboequipment.com or call/text Henry 209-531-8398 APC ELECTIONS: I’m a 5th generation Texas farmer, and I request your vote for Seat 3, Small Grower Member, American Pecan Council,...

Remembering Pecan Shelling Pioneer Jasper B. Sanfilippo Sr.

Jasper B. Sanfilippo Sr., 88, was born on March 26, 1931 in Chicago, and passed away peacefully at home in Barrington Hills, Illinois, on Jan. 28, 2020 surrounded by family. Mr. Sanfilippo attended Lake View High School in Chicago and was a 1953 graduate of the University of Illinois. After graduation, he served six months...

Pecan Innovation Corner

The Pecan Innovation Corner returns for another month and another great pecan product. This month Pecan South presents Wicked Harvest’s Pecan Bourbon Whiskey! Owners of Wicked Harvest, Jim and Gloria Zion have created four craft Bourbon Whiskies out in Kentucky. These are Wicked Harvest Pistachio Bourbon Whiskey, Hazelnut Bourbon Whiskey, and two expressions of Pecan...

U.S. and China Sign Phase One of Trade Agreement

The United States and China signed “Phase One” of their trade agreement on Wednesday, further opening up trade negotiations between the two countries and halting the 18-month trade war. This first phase reduces some U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, includes intellectual property protections, and requires China to increase its purchases of U.S. agricultural products. Marked...

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TEXAS PECAN BOARD: Texas Pecan Month & Influencer Tour

The Texas Pecan Board, Texas’ state check-off program, hosted two events last month as part of its continued efforts to promote the Lone Star’s state nut. On Oct. 1, board representatives gathered in Austin, Texas to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the pecan tree being named the state tree of Texas. During this celebration, these...

2019 Marketing Guide—November issue

Pecans Featured on “Chasing Down Madison Brown”

Featuring a different adventure every week, the TV show “Chasing Down Madison Brown” on RFD-TV will take viewers behind the scenes into the pecan world. Organized by the American Pecan Council, the show traveled to San Saba, Texas to learn all about the Original Supernut. Host Madison Brown visited Millican Pecan Company and San Saba...

Around the Industry

NPSA 2019 Annual Meeting The National Pecan Shellers Association hosted its annual meeting on Sept. 11-12 this year in Nashville, Tennessee at the Kimpton Aertson Hotel. Association members gathered on the first day for the annual Shellers Forum; this forum was followed up with a Welcome Reception to kick off the meeting. On the second...

Snickers Pecan Bars Fixin’ to Satisfy American Consumers

After surveying candy-lovers on what nut they wanted in their candy, Snickers answered their call and launched a limited release of Snickers Pecan Bars on Sept. 25. Once they hit the market, the bars sold out in less than 12 hours, and consumers are clamoring for more. “We were eager to involve our fans in...

2019 Marketing Guide—October edition

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23rd Día del Nogalero in Delicias

Each year we are honored to celebrate el “día del Nogalero” in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico. The 23rd event took place on Aug. 28 through 30 and was a complete success. This important event inaugurated our new convention center, which hosted industry service providers with a 43,000 square-foot outdoor field equipment show. The equipment show featured...

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2019 Marketing Guide—September issue

Around the Industry: TriState and TPGA Conferences

Another Year, Another TriState Pecanference A week after the Oklahoma conference, growers and pecan industry members from Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi gathered for the TriState Pecan Conference in New Roads, Louisiana. After attending an orchard tour at Bill Wagley’s orchard, participants networked with each other and vendors and heard from a number of educational speakers....

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Innovation Corner: Noce Pecans

Noce Pecan is inspired by a traditional Italian walnut liqueur called Nocino, which is made from unripe walnuts and citrus. We made our Texas-inspired version by taking green, unripened pecans from Yegua Creek Farms and steeping them for a year in a neutral spirit. We then added fresh lemon peel for the final six months of the infusion. The resulting...

Late spring tornado strikes Red River region

This spring has been a doozy for growers across Texas, Oklahoma and much of the Southeast, who have been combating tornadoes, thunderstorms, flash floods, and incessant rain. April 30 alone saw 41 tornadoes of varying strength touch down across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas. One tornado, in particular, touched down near Wichita Falls, Texas...

USDA Trade Disruption Support for Farmers

Pecan South will continue to update this article to bring the pecan industry the up-to-date news about the second round of trade mitigation support. USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption May 23rd, 2019 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take...

GPGA Meets for Annual Conference

The Georgia Pecan Growers Association hosted its 54th annual Educational Conference and Trade Show at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia on March 26 through 27. The first day was marked by a golf tournament, a question and answer session with UGA Pecan Extension’s Lenny Wells, and a welcome reception....

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TriAgri Farm Center Event

Continuing a fall tradition, Oklahoma and North Texas growers met on Oct. 2 at the TriAgri Farm Center in Coleman, Oklahoma for a processing plant tour, update from the Hamilton family, and a delicious barbecue dinner. Mark Hamilton led the group through the cleaning plant and emphasized that the pecans are “never touched by hand”...

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2018 Crop Estimates

Here are the 2018 crop estimates as predicted at the TriState Conference and Texas Pecan Growers Conference this Summer. This was the first year in a long while to break with tradition. Last year was Kyle Brookshier’s last crop estimate; this year newly appointed  TPGA president Lalo Medina gave the Texas estimate. At the TriState Conference,...

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Q&A with Lead Researcher on Recent Pecan Nutrition Study Tufts University

Conducted by researchers at Tufts University, a new pecan study was recently published in Nutrients, an open access peer-reviewed scientific journal. This study, titled “A Pecan-Rich Diet Improves Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial,” examined the link between eating pecans and risk for cardiometabolic diseases in adults who were...

American Pecan Council April Meeting Recap

The American Pecan Council met in Dallas, Texas on April 16 and 17 to conduct business. A total of 25 councilmembers were in attendance. During the meeting, the members voted to fill two open council positions. Adam Harrell of Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts will take on the East Alternate Large Sheller position, while Steve...

New Plantings Out West

WEST TEXAS NEW MEXICO Also out in New Mexico, two equipment companies have built new buildings, hoping to service local pecan producers.

A Glimpse at Pecans in California

The team at Kern farm places great importance on soil health. After shredding up limbs from hedging, Felipe Ramirez, farm manager, leads the team in compacting those shredded limbs into the soil. This is one way orchard employees work to bring nutrients back to the soil. Ramirez also says this helps to keep the ground...

Editor’s Current Favorites

As the pecan industry’s leading publication, it should come as no surprise that we love pecans. As editor of Pecan South, I’m constantly on the lookout for new and interesting pecan recipes—not only to feature in the magazine, but also to use at home since my freezer is currently overrun with our favorite nut. This...

Hello Dolly Bars Recipe

Hello Dolly Bars Submitted by Intisar Seraaj, pecan lover Prep 10 minutes | Total 40 minutes | Serves 12 bars Ingredients 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted 3 cups (about a 13 1/2 ounce box) graham cracker crumbs 2 cups (about 12 ounces) dark or semisweet chocolate chips 2 cups (about 8 ounces) pecans,...

USPGC: “China Lowers Tariff on Pecans”

The Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China announced on Nov. 22 that the tariff on some imported products, including pecans, will be lowered to 7 percent starting on Dec. 1, 2017. This announcement came a month after Kevin Ivey, president of the U.S. Pecan Growers Council, visited with Chinese pecan growers, toured farms...

Around the Industry: Weber Shandwick Team Finishes Immersion Tours in the Southeast

As growers rushed into harvest last month, the American Pecan Council’s Weber Shandwick team embarked on its final immersion tour. This time the group visited Georgia. Team members witnessed harvest, learned how pecan production varies in the Southeast, and met with local growers and industry members. MASON PECANS, FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA— An employee at Mason Farms collects...

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Pecan Pie: A Time-Honored Tradition

Thanksgiving is upon us yet again. It’s time to celebrate family and friends and to cherish all of the blessings in our lives. This American holiday wouldn’t be complete without a delicious pecan pie, which has become a symbol of the holiday season and the South. But how did it get that way? And who...

Industry Updates & Happenings

  HOW IT’S MADE, OCT. 2017— While filming the harvesting process at Sorrells Farms, the film crew worried over the possibility of standing in fire ants and asked the Texans present, multiple times, if they were. It’s safe to say, they escaped unscathed. (Photos by Blair Krebs)   HOW IT’S MADE, OCT. 2017— Kinley and...

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Don Pallet

Don Bailey Pallett, 81, passed away peacefully on Sept. 13, 2017 in Granbury, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born on Aug. 23, 1936 in Brady, Texas. Preceded in death by his wife, Joanne; Don is survived by his son Michael, daughter-in-law Holly, and granddaughter Hannah Pallett. Don was the retired General...

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Crop Estimates Graph & USDA 2016

The chart above shows Littlepage’s and Brookshier’s estimates from the TriState and TPGA conferences respectively. It also shows the USDA numbers of production in 2016. USDA released its annual production report for 2016 in early July. A number of states have no data reported and are marked with an “NA” instead of a “D” for...

From Around the Pecan Industry

NO PRETTIER SIGHT! Georgia photographer Gary Cutrell of Fort Valley captured this beautiful pecan harvest scene in Peach County, Georgia, and was generous enough to share it with Pecan South readers.   JIMENUEZ 2017 — The Jimenez, Mexico, Pecan Growers Association hosted its annual conference, known as Jimenuez, in April. The association’s board organizes the...

American Pecan Council Hires Executive Director

The American Pecan Council announced May 11 that Byron Gossett is its newly hired administrative consultant and acting executive director. The Council convened via conference call on May 8 and voted unanimously to offer the position to Gossett. APC’s Governance Committee voted to recommend Gossett for the position after numerous meetings, personal interviews, and reference...

New Pecan Tree Insurance has May 15 Deadline

Pecan growers now have a new risk management tool beginning with the 2018 crop year, which runs from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. AgriLogic Consulting of College Station, Texas completed the development of the program in conjunction with a number of state and regional pecan grower associations and by working with industry representatives...

SEPGA Conference Sign-Up Underway

Information is available and registration for the Southeastern Pecan Growers Conference Feb. 24-25 in Biloxi is underway at the association’s website. The event will take place at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi. For more information visit the website or contact SEPGA Executive Secretary Vicki Jenkins, 662-902-1637.

WPGA Announces Educational Agenda for March Meeting

The Western Pecan Growers Association has set its educational agenda for the upcoming annual conference, March 5-7 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The program begins at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 6, with a welcome from WPGA President Kevin Ivey. He will be followed by an opening address from New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff...

American Pecan Council Continues Set-Up Work

The American Pecan Council continues to deal with the details of implementing the new federal marketing order for pecans. In a conference call meeting on Jan. 20, Council treasurer G.L. Straley indicated that a bank account would be activated soon. The pecan industry will be notified as soon as possible when the Council is prepared...

Pecan Scientists to Meet March 21-24 at Noble

Pecan scientists get together for a national meeting every few years and the 2017 gathering will take place March 21-24 at The Noble Foundation in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Charles Rohla, the manager of Noble’s Center for Pecan and Specialty Agriculture, has announced that scientists wishing to make a presentation at the event need to submit a...

SEPGA, WPGA Offering Online Registration Now

Two regional pecan organizations will be hosting their annual conferences soon and registration is currently underway. The Southeastern Pecan Growers Association will meet Feb. 24-25 at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi, and the Western Pecan Growers Association will convene March 5-7 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. To register, visit the online sites for...

Study Shows Eating Nuts Have Body-wide Benefits

An international group of researchers, publishing in the journal BMC Medicine, analyzed 29 studies about nuts and health outcomes and found that daily consumption of nuts may help prevent heart disease, cancer, respiratory illness, and diabetes. In their review, which included data on more than 800,000 people, they found dramatic body-wide benefits for eating nuts....

Registration Underway for Texas Shortcourse Coming Up Jan. 23-26

  The annual Texas Pecan Shortcourse, sponsored by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension and Texas A&M University, is a comprehensive class aimed at preparing individuals to enter the pecan business. The 2017 event will be Jan. 23-26 and online registration is available. All aspects of commercial pecan production are covered during the 4-day class, from basic...

FFA Pecan Project Nets Oklahoma Student National Award

Indianapolis, Indiana recently hosted the 89th annual National FFA Convention where Oologah, Oklahoma FFA member, Jesse Rader, was recognized on stage as one of the top 4 Fruit Proficiencies in the nation. His proficiency qualified for national competition last spring, after winning first place at the Oklahoma State FFA Convention with his Fruit Proficiency for...

Northern Growers Tour Voss Pecans in Illinois

Attracting northern pecan growers from 5 states, Ralph and Karen Voss hosted a fall harvest tour of their farm near Carlyle, Ilinois. For many growers, a visit to Voss Pecans was an opportunity to see a productive pecan orchard and the machinery used to harvest, clean and crack a pecan crop in action. The tour...

Industry Awaiting Election Results for New Council

As this issue of Pecan South was going to print, the industry was awaiting results of the election for the inaugural American Pecan Council, the industry board that will oversee and administer the new Federal Marketing Order for pecans. An announcement was anticipated before the end of October with the Council’s first meeting to be...

Pecans Well Represented at Fresh Summit Show

The pecan industry was well-represented at the Oct. 14-16 Produce Marketing Association’s 67th Annual Fresh Summit Convention in Orlando, Florida. Two associations and four individual companies had booths to showcase pecans to buyers at the annual event, which attracted 20,889 attendees from 65 countries. Over 1,200 exhibitors participated. The exhibiting companies showcased new products, trends,...

Pecan Mission to China Addresses Opportunities, Tariff, Supply

A pecan mission was recently made to China to address several important issues affecting the U.S. pecan industry. The trade mission was sponsored and coordinated by the U.S. Pecan Growers Council (USPGC). The mission was a federal MAP (Market Access Program) initiative supported by the U.S. pecan growers. The pecan industry was represented by Randy...

Registration Ongoing for Western Pecan Shortcourse

New Mexico State University is offering its Western Pecan Production Shortcourse, Oct. 17-19, at the Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces. Registration is underway and may be completed online. The registration fee is $350 for the two days of classroom instruction plus a full-day field trip to local pecan farms in Las Cruces....

Next Step for Pecan Marketing Order Underway

As this issue of Pecan South went to press, the next step in implementing the Federal Marketing Order for Pecans had begun — the process to nominate candidates to be seated as the new American Pecan Council. Nomination forms for the grower and sheller seats were posted at USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service website. Sept. 6...

TPGA Tour Recap

In addition to pecan production, Swift River Pecan east of San Marcos, TX, processes huge trees and logs into lumber suitable for furniture and other uses. The Texas Pecan Growers conference attendees had the opportunity to tour the operation during the July annual meeting. Troy Swift has two large kilns and a number of large...

New Mexico Loses Stalwart Supporter Karin Davidson

The New Mexico pecan industry lost a loyal supporter on June 5 when Karin Davidson died unexpectedly from a heart attack just days before her 57th birthday. Here are portions of an obituary published after her death. “Karin was born June 11, 1959 in Albuquerque, NM, to Karl and Ruth Gustafson, who preceded her in...

Texas Pecan Board Schedules Election for 3 At-large Slots

The Texas Pecan Board will hold elections in August to elect 3 board members where current members’ terms are expiring. The Board was established in 1998 after pecan growers throughout Texas voted into effect a one-half-cent-per-pound pecan assessment to provide funds for promotion and research. Nine pecan producers serve on the board. Board members whose...

Brison Scholarship Recipient

The Texas Pecan Growers Association annually sponsors the Fred Brison Scholarship, given to a horticulture student at Texas A&M University. The 2016 recipient was named April 9 at a TAMU awards event. Recipient Victoria Soledad De Leon, center, is working on a bachelor’s degree in fruit and nut production. Also pictured is Dr. Dan Lineberger,...

TPGA Expects Full House for Upcoming Conference, Trade Show

The Texas Pecan Growers Association anticipates a full house at its July 10-13 95th Annual Conference and Trade Show at the Embassy Suites and Conference Center in San Marcos. In mid-May, over 160 hotel rooms were already reserved and the trade show was almost sold out. The educational program will provide timely snapshots of current...

Georgia Hosts 51st Conference and Trade Show

Georgia pecan growers gathered in late March for education and interaction with commercial exhibitors at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. The event was the association’s 51st annual conference, which drew a hefty crowd of both large and small growers. GPGA President Brad Ellis presided over the two-day gathering that was launched with a golf...

TDA Initiative Aims to Stop Feral Hogs in Their Tracks

The Texas Department of Agriculture announced recently the 2016 Coordinated Hog Out Management Program (CHOMP), which will run from May 1-31, 2016. The effort is focused on decreasing the feral hog population in Texas, which inflicts an estimated $52 million in agricultural damage each year. “Feral hogs cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damage...

Dallas broker Nick Sachs passes away at age 82

Nathan “Nick” Sachs, long-time nut broker based in Dallas, Texas, passed away on March 7, at age 82. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota Oct. 29, 1933. He was brought into the peanut business as his father, Sol Sachs, was a leading peanut processor based in the Midwest. He began hand shelling and bagging nuts to sell...

Central Texas Shortcourse Provides Chance for Three CEUs

The Central Texas Pecan Shortcourse is set for April 7 at the First United Methodist Church in Goldthwaite. The half-day event offers three CEUs to inviduals with a private pesticide applicator license. Cost for the program is $25 and includes lunch. A RSVP is requested by April 1. Call the Mills County Extension Office at...

Texas Pecan Shortcourse 2016

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension conducted its annual Pecan Shortcourse, Jan.25-28, with one of the largest classes yet. Other photos at TAMU orchard.

National Pecan Acquires Significant Arizona Pecan Acreage

In mid-December, National Pecan announced the acquisition of a 4,000-acre+ pecan orchard and operation in Bowie, Arizona. The purchase of the Arizona pecan farm is another step toward vertical integration and overall growth for National Pecan. “The orchard is a well-regarded operation with a strong track record of producing exceptional quality pecans to serve growing...

USDA Suspends Important Fruit and Nut Report

On Jan. 7, this notice regarding the statistical report for noncitrus fruits and nuts was published by USDA: “The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will not publish the Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts Preliminary 2015 Summary scheduled for Jan. 21. We will publish the Annual Summary on July 6, 2016. This...

U.S. Ag Products Featured at Hong Kong Culinary Event

On Nov. 24, 2015, the U.S. Agricultural Trade Office in Hong Kong showcased 25 U.S. food and beverage products to 75 culinary professionals at a launch event for the second “United Tastes of America — Asian Chef Challenge.” Hong Kong is the fourth largest export destination for U.S. consumer-oriented agricultural products with over 10 percent...

Matching Funds Essential for MAP Export Program

Randy Hudson, president of the National Pecan Growers Council, and Bruce Caris, chair of the National Pecan Shellers Association, are asking pecan stakeholders to continue supporting the NPGC’s MAP export initiative with monetary contributions. Hudson said recently, “The international marketing of U.S. pecans through the MAP and U.S. Pecans’ effort has contributed millions of dollars...

Winners Named From Regional Texas Pecan Shows

County pecan shows around Texas are wrapped up, and the 3 regional shows followed in early December. Here are the results from those 3 regional contests, all coordinated by Monte Nesbitt. The East Regional Pecan Show was held in Fulshear, Texas, on Dec. 4. The competition included 160 entries from 10 different Texas counties. Judges...

SEPGA Registration Now Open

Registration is now underway for the Southeastern Pecan Growers Association’s annual conference, to be held Feb. 26-27 at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Destin, Florida. Visit the association’s website for a link to conference registration and hotel reservation information. The group rate at the resort is $163. The SEPGA room block will be held...

NPSA to Meet March 22-24 in New Orleans

The National Pecan Shellers Association will meet March 22-24 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans for its mid-winter meeting. Current NPSA Chairman Bruce Caris will preside over a NPSA board strategic planning session on March 22. The General Session begins at 8:30 a.m. on March 23. Topics on the agenda that morning include:...

Perk Up Festivities With Pecan Appetizers

Food blogs abound on the internet today. And almost every blogger can be found on Facebook, Pinterest, and other social media as well as at their own websites. Most bloggers are also accomplished photographers as well and offer up mouth-watering images of their recipes. In view of upcoming events such as New Year’s Eve and...

Larrabee Undertakes Pruning Project to Open Up Orchard

Keith Larrabee farms about 300 acres of pecans in the Sacramento Valley north of Colusa, California and is in the midst of a multi-year pruning project in an attempt to get more sunlight into his orchard. He acknowledges that “the problem here is that the trees were not pruned properly, to begin with. A good...

Forry Unveils New Facility for Dehulling

Lincoln Forry of Forry Orchards in Colusa, California was anxiously awaiting completion of his new multi-million dollar dehulling/drying plant in October and hoping to get walnut and pecan processing underway this season. His sophisticated new facility sits beside the older plant, which was kept in operation until the new plant could be started up. Walnut...

Around the Industry

FAST-PACED RETIREMENT — California pecan grower and sheller Brian Blain retired from the pecan business some time ago and now pursues his exciting hobby of collecting, restoring and racing old cars. Most of his cars are shiny with an “off the charts” wow factor. But even the rustically displayed Model T below is in running...

LeRoy Olsak of San Angelo, Texas, Mar. 24, 1923-Oct. 5, 2015

Long-time Texas pecan grower and industry supporter, LeRoy Olsak, 92, passed away on Oct. 5, 2015, in a San Angelo, Texas nursing home. Olsak only farmed 40 acres of pecans in Schleicher County but he made a large impact on the state’s industry. His orchard, planted in the early 1970s, steadily turned out prize-winning pecans....

Linwood Nursery Celebration

LINWOOD NURSERY CELEBRATES 100 YEARS — Linwood Nursery of LaGrange, California marked its first 100 years of service to the pecan industry with a Grower Appreciation Day on Oct. 16. Attendees were treated to breakfast, an educational program, lunch and tour. In top photo, Jason Hall, left, and Joel Hall were presented with resolutions from...

U.S. Pecan Growers Council Travels to Turkey

U.S. PECANS IN TURKEY — U.S. Pecans were represented at World Food Istanbul in September. Turkey has a great deal of interest in pecans and will continue to be focused on in next year’s export promotions, funded with MAP (Market Access Program) money from USDA. The Turkish child pictured below was a walnut fan and...

NPSA Hears From Federal Agencies on Pecan Reporting

The National Pecan Shellers Association held its annual meeting Sept. 10-12 in Washington D.C. and took advantage of the opportunity to invite spokesmen from federal agencies to update the group on issues of interest to the pecan industry. Three speakers addressed various aspects of reports pertinent to the pecan industry and fielded questions from the...

NPSA Annual Meeting

NPSA ANNUAL MEETING — At left, past NPSA chair Helen Watts presents a pecan bowl to outgoing chair Jerry Dowdy as a token of NPSA’s appreciation for his leadership of the association. Bruce Caris is incoming chair. Below, Tony Halstead and Daphne Schauber of USDA answered questions on pecan reporting during the Sept. 10-12 event...

Cold Storage Supplies Continue to Dwindle

The latest Cold Storage report from USDA shows cold storage pecan supplies dropped from 202 million pounds, in-shell basis, to 176 million at the end of July. At the end of July in 2014, that number was 222 million pounds, in-shell basis. Broken down into shelled and in-shell categories, the July 31, 2015 numbers were...

USDA Tags 2014 Pecan Crop at 264 Million Pounds

USDA released its final report on production and prices regarding the 2014 pecan crop on July 17 (see chart to the left). This report is slightly lower than the previous report released in January, by just over 1 million pounds. Approximately 6 million pounds of production was shifted from the native/seedling category to the improved...

Marketing Order Hearings Set in Three Locales

The final dates and venues have been released by the USDA for the public hearings on the Federal Marketing Order for Pecans. The initial hearing for the West Region begins in Las Cruces, New Mexico on July 20 at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Rd. The hearings will span...

May 31 Cold Storage Reflects On-Going Strong Pecan Consumption

Pecan inventory in cold storage, as of May 31, 2015, has dropped to about 222 million pounds, in-shell basis, according to the latest USDA report released on June 23. That number had been almost 245 million on April 30. At current strong consumption levels, some industry observers predict a low cold-storage carry-in to the next...

Public Hearings for Federal Marketing Order Expedited—Set for July

The U. S. Department of Agriculture has announced and is proceeding with an expedited schedule for the Federal Marketing Order for Pecans.  Based on recent meetings with the American Pecan Board, the proponent group representing the pecan industry, USDA staff has indicated a preference for a schedule that would allow for the Order to be...

Industry Loses Pecan Pioneer, Paulina Salopek

A pioneer of the New Mexico pecan industry who served in countless leadership roles, Paulina Utz Salopek, passed away on April 1. She was born on Sept. 2, 1932 in West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband David Salopek and is survived by 3 children: Vivian Salopek Steinborn (husband David M. Steinborn),...

China lowers tariff on pecans from 24 to 10 percent

Pecans were among several agricultural commodities that were recently granted lower tariff rates in China. The tariff rate for pecans, inshell and meats, going into China went from 24 percent to 10 percent effective Jan. 1, 2015. The tariff on macadamias went from 24 percent to 19 percent. The impact of this development on the...

SEPGA conference Feb. 27-28 at Grand Hotel resort

The Southeastern Pecan Growers Association is hosting its annual convention, Feb. 27-28, at the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort at Point Clear, Alabama. Registration is underway and the hotel reservation cut-off date is approaching. To reserve accommodations at the Grand Hotel, call 800-544-9933 before Feb. 13.  The SEPGA group rate is $150. Or attendees can access...

Texas Pecan Show Snapshots

REGIONAL PECAN SHOW — From left, Bill Ree and Monte Nesbitt judge the West Texas Pecan Show in San Angelo in December while County Horticulturist Allison Watkins and grower Chester McCown look on. Top entries from the three regional shows were collected and preserved for more judging next July at the Texas State Pecan Show,...

Mom’s recipe – as relished and shared by Marvin Harris

Almost 30 years ago, The Pecan Press newspaper published by Texas Pecan Growers Association utilized a home economist for a regular column and she began collecting recipes for a pecan cookbook, which alas never materialized. However, one of the recipes in the file recently brought some chuckles to the Pecan South staff. So, here is...

Marketing order sessions continue

USDA Under Secretary of Marketing and Regulatory Programs Edward Avalos recently told an audience of pecan growers gathered in New Mexico that insisting on always doing things the way your fathers did them is not a path to success. “Nothing ever stays the same. If you want to be successful, you must change. It is...

Jimenuez 2014

Louisiana loses stalwart pecan supporter Meadows

The Louisiana pecan industry lost a great friend, a mentor, a leader and “prime mover” with the recent passing of Dr. Warren Meadows, according to pecan grower Ben Littlepage. Meadows’ contributions to the pecan industry in the state were huge, Littlepage said, particularly with regard to the Pecan Research Station near Shreveport. Meadows took the...

Noble Foundation to host workshop on pecan investment

The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation in Ardmore, Oklahoma, will host a Pecan 101 workshop to show farmers the investment potential of pecans. The workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 16 at Ardmore’s Southern Oklahoma Technology Center. Noble Foundation consultants will detail the fundamental steps of initiating a new pecan enterprise. Participants...

California tree nuts and U.S. pecans impacted by Putin’s ban

California tree nuts are likely to feel the impact of a ban on food imports into Russia, one of the actions taken by Russian President Vladimir Putin in response to sanctions imposed over the Ukraine conflict. The National Pecan Growers Council, under the banner of U.S. Pecans, had planned to participate in the World Food...

Gelato maker enters Texas Pecan Pie flavor in Italian competition

Matthew Lee is going toe-to-toe with about 20 other international gelato makers in early September but, fortunately for the Austin, Texas business owner, he has got a few tricks up his sleeve. Lee opened Teo Espresso, Gelato and Bella Vita 12 years ago in Austin after training in the art of making gelato in Italy....

Allergy-free cashews could be available soon

Allergy-free nuts are just a few years away, say U.S. scientists. The team of scientists have revealed that they are close to developing a cashew nut that can be eaten by nut allergy sufferers, after discovering how to modify the dangerous proteins which trigger deadly reactions. The study was presented in August at the National...

American Pecan Board hosts USDA delegation

The American Pecan Board, a relatively new organization, is currently in the process of staging regional meetings across the pecan belt to inform and receive feedback on a potential federal marketing order for pecans. The board is recommending that the industry establish such a plan. There are many details to be worked out, according to...

USDA reinstates pecan crop report

USDA has recently released the summary for the 2013 pecan crop, a report which was dropped a year ago due to budget cutbacks and then reinstated after considerable industry feedback. The report, shown on opposite page, gives state by state production for both natives and improved varieties. For 2013, USDA reports the utilized production for the entire...

Center for Pecan Innovation focuses on new food uses

The Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Pecans (Georgia Pecan Commission) announced earlier this year the establishment of the Center for Pecan Innovation to find new uses for America’s Nut. “Our initial focus will be new food products made from pecans, which is one of the most nutritious tree nuts,” says John Robison, chairman of the...

Cold storage pecans total 264 million lbs.

According to USDA’s latest cold storage report, there were approximately 264 million pounds of pecans, on an inshell basis, in cold storage at the end of June. That number is reached by converting the 55.624 million pounds of meats to an inshell number and then adding that number to the actual inshell number which is 137.696...

Brownwood breeding station loses Ellis Brown

Ellis Jack Brown, age 79, of Brownwood passed away June 13, 2014 at his residence. He was one of the key employees at the USDA Pecan Field Station in Brownwood, Texas, for many years. Ellis was born Jan. 9, 1935 to Lattie and Alma (Sikes) Brown in Richland Springs, Texas. Working alongside his father at...

Cold storage totals 310 million

Pecans in cold storage at the end of March 2014 included 50 million pounds of shelled meats and almost 200 million pounds of inshell pecans. When these two numbers are converted to an inshell total, the inshell equivalent of 310 million pounds remained in cold storage inventories throughout the U.S. That compares with 313 million...

NPSA revisits 2013 crop: estimates 223 million pounds

When the National Pecan Shellers Association met in Nashville at the end of March, members discussed the 2013 crop and compiled a revised assessment of this past season’s production. NPSA recapped the 2013 U.S. pecan crop at 222.95 million pounds. The state-by-state breakdown was as follows: Alabama 3.00 mil. lbs. Arizona 21.00 mil. lbs. Arkansas...

U.S. Pecan Council changes name to American Pecan Board

At a recent meeting of the U. S. Pecan Council, its Board of Directors voted to change the official name of the organization. The not-for-profit organization shares that, going forward, the U.S. Pecan Council will be known as the American Pecan Board. President Mike Adams of the American Pecan Board Inc., a pecan grower, released...

Late freeze takes out millions of pounds from 2014 crop

A new pecan season certainly got off to a rough start for some growers in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma when a late night/early morning freeze did major damage to many orchards on April 14-15. Reports continue to come in regarding the spring freeze event which dramatically impacted western and central areas of Texas, eastern...

OSU offers pecan management course beginning March 11

The 2014 Fundamentals of Pecan Management course offered by Oklahoma State University will offer seasoned growers or those new to the industry a wealth of research-based information. The goal of the course is to provide an in-depth experience, both in the classroom and hands-on in the orchard, for current and prospective pecan growers, said Becky...

DFA offers validation workshop for nut processors

The DFA of California, also known as the American Council for Food Safety and Quality, is offering a validation class for nut processors on April 2 in Monterey. The course costs $150 and covers sanitation practices, pathogen reduction/pasteurization and testing with surrogate organisms. The goal of the class is to prepare nut processors for compliance...

Cottage Food Law expands in Texas

Recent changes by the 83rd Texas Legislature to the Texas Cottage Food Law now make it permissible to sell nonperishable coated and uncoated nuts from one’s home. Sales must be face-to-face with the consumer and includes selling at some farmer’s markets, fairs, festivals and non-profit events. Online sales are prohibited as well as any other...

New book features industry history, personalities

DeWayne McCasland of Goldthwaite, Texas, has just published a new book entitled “They Must Have Been Nuts: The Innovators, Speculators and Giant Personalities Who Created the Modern Pecan Industry.” The hardback is 146 pages of interesting reading with chapters covering “From the Beginning to the Present”, “Step-by-Step the Pecan Industry Moves Forward”, “Risk”, “Growers”, “Accumulators”,...

Pecans enjoy more positive publicity

The November issue of Saveur magazine, featured Georgia pecans in a 7-page article called “Southern Belle: The pecan, the South’s favorite nut, adds buttery, earthy richness to all sorts of holiday foods.” Saveur is a food, wine and travel magazine that specializes in various world culinary cuisines. More than 1.5 million people read the magazine...

Georgia Pecan Commission Exhibits at Nutrition and Dietitian Conference

The Georgia Pecan Commission exhibited at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) in Houston, Texas, Oct. 19-21, 2013. Advisory board members/spokespersons registered dietitian Carolyn O’Neil, Dr. Ron Pegg and registered dietitian Densie Webb made appearances in the Georgia Pecans booth to answer nutritional questions and spread the “antioxiNUT”...

Harold Pape leaves pecan legacy among countless friends

The pecan industry said goodbye to one of its finest in December with the passing of Harold Otto Pape of Seguin, Texas. Harold passed away on Dec. 10, 2013, at the age of 80, after a long battle with cancer. His family reported that “he came into this life on the same land on which...

Deane Stahmann remembered as Australian pioneer

Pecan pioneer Deane F. Stahmann passed away at his home in Toowoomba, Australia on Oct. 17. He was 83 years old. A funeral was held at a Toowoomba nut processing plant on Oct. 23 for the eccentric American who convinced Australians they could grow pecans where only wheat and cotton had previously been sown. An...

Georgia Pecans on CBS and Pinterest

As Georgia Pecan Month and the harvest season approach, the Georgia Pecan Commission has been marketing Georgia Pecans on a national platform. The Commission conducted desk-side editorial meetings with editors of food and health magazines such as Fitness, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Women’s Health, Self, Weight Watcher’s and Ladies’ Home Journal. The Commission also coordinated Georgia-based...

Georgia Pecans visits the Big Apple

In advance of Georgia Pecan Month and the upcoming harvest season, celebrity chef and cookbook author Hugh Acheson joined a Georgia Pecan Commission representative in New York City to conduct desk-side editorial meetings with key editors of consumer, food and health magazines. Acheson is the chef and partner of three restaurants, Five and Ten, and...

Shellers host meeting Sept. 5-7 in Austin, TX

The National Pecan Shellers Association will hold its annual meeting Sept. 5-7 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, Texas. Golf, registration and a reception will comprise activities on Sept. 5. The program lineup on Sept. 6 will feature “Trends in Health, Snacking and Opportunities for Nuts on the Menu,” “Pecans in Gluten-Free, Diabetic Friendly Baking”,...

USDA’s Louis Tedders passes away July 6

Well known USDA entomologist Walker Louis Tedders, 78, passed away on July 6, 2013, at Heart of Georgia Hospice Inpatient Care after an extended illness. Funeral Services were held July 8 at Perry United Methodist Church, Perry, Georgia. Louis Tedders was born in Albany, Georgia, to the late Walker Louis Tedders Sr. and Thelma Wallace...

Georgia Pecan Commission launches summer projects

The Georgia Pecan Commission is turning the heat up this summer with media relations and a new website design. During Heart Awareness Month in February, registered dietitian Kim Beavers, host of Eating Well with Kim, discussed Georgia Pecans and the Commission on Augusta, Georgia, television station CBS 12 (WRDW). Beavers whipped up a Georgia Pecan...

FDA releases new tool to help prevent intentional food contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a new tool to help bolster the food industry’s defense measures against an act of intentional food contamination. The Food Defense Plan Builder is a comprehensive, easy-to-use software program designed to help owners and operators of food facilities — ranging from primary production and manufacturing to retail...

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Oklahoma Hail Damage TriState 2013 Conference

TriState conference set for Vicksburg

Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi pecan grower associations are preparing to host the TriState Pecan Convention, June 20-21, at the Vicksburg Convention Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi. This year’s event will kick off with an orchard tour on Thursday morning. Mississippi Pecan Growers Association President Joe Buzhardt is planning the orchard program which will be followed by...

Pecan exports to China reach record levels, still climbing

The February import/export figures from the Foreign Ag Statistics Service show that pecan exports to China have set a new record.  Between Aug. 1, 2012 and Feb. 28, 2013, China imported almost 89 million pounds (inshell basis) of pecans. Within that figure, exports to Vietnam and China were both down slightly but Hong Kong more...

OPGA planning annual meet in Ardmore

This year’s Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association Annual Convention will be held in Ardmore at the Ardmore Convention Center on June 27-29. The educational program has been structured to brief growers on pecan production and current issues facing the pecan industry. Dan Zedan will be speaking on the market crash of 2012, and George Ray McEachern...

TPGA to raffle Polaris Ranger

The Texas Pecan Growers Association will again raffle a Polaris Ranger 500 at the upcoming annual TPGA Conference and Trade Show in July. Raffle tickets are $100 each and only 200 tickets will be sold. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the raffle will support pecan research, Extension and promotional projects. The TPGA event...

NASS suspends pecan estimates due to sequestration

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service announced on March 12 that it is suspending a number of statistical surveys and reports for the remainder of the fiscal year due to reduced funding caused by sequestration. Before deciding upon the program suspensions, NASS reviewed its survey programs against mission- and user-based criteria as well as the amount...

Royalty Pecan issues challenge for pecan recipes

April is National Pecan Month and Royalty Pecan Farms near Caldwell, Texas, is celebrating by hosting the annual Royalty Pecans Recipe Challenge. The challenge is to think outside the pie and submit recipes that feature heart-healthy, nutritious pecans and go beyond the traditional pecan pie and candy recipes that are easy to find. Food lovers...

San Saba Field Day set for May 6

The San Saba County (Texas) Pecan Field Day will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday, May 6, at the San Saba Civic Center in Mill Pond Park. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. This annual field day has enjoyed excellent attendance over the years, offering topics for commercial growers, small landowners and...

Central Texas event gets new venue

The Central Texas Pecan Shortcourse, scheduled for April 9, will take place at the First Baptist Youth Center in Goldthwaite, Texas – which is a change from previous years. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with a $20 fee that includes lunch. An RSVP by April 5 is requested – contact Tom Guthrie at t-guthrie@ tamu.edu...

USDA crop report reflects lower prices

USDA published its Preliminary Summary of the 2012 pecan crop in late January, with estimated production dropping from 308.6 million pounds to 302.8 million. The only significant change was a 4 million pound drop in New Mexico’s estimate. The significant, but not surprising, information in the recent USDA report is the confirmation of lower prices paid to...

Georgia Pecan Commission spreads pecan message

The Georgia Pecan Commission continues to promote Georgia pecans to consumers in both traditional media and social media. Promotions include a New York City media tour that featured desk-side meetings with editors of popular consumer magazines, a Facebook contest and an editorial push in November during Georgia Pecan Month highlighting the health benefits of pecans...

Pecan prices low, consumption strong

Prices paid to growers for U.S. pecans have plummeted as this season has progressed. Some growers are putting pecans into cold storage and others have pecans stacked in their barns debating what to do with them. Pecan meat prices are also lower, especially for pieces. With a significant portion of the large-nut in-shell crop going...

Shellers group to meet Feb. 6-8

The National Pecan Shellers Association will conduct its Mid Winter Meeting Feb. 6-8 at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida. For information on the event, contact Jacque Knight at JKnight@kel lencompany.com or 404-252-3663. An impressive slate of speakers will participate including Diane McKay of Tufts University who will provide an overview and expected outcomes of the NPSA-funded...

Texas Shortcourse coming up Jan. 28 in College Station

The annual Texas Pecan Shortcourse is set for Jan. 28 – Feb. 1, 2013 at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. The 5-day class is a comprehensive look at establishing and managing pecan orchards. Cost to register is $150 for growers, $50 for Extension agents, $50 for spouses or children and $50 for students....

INC reports plans for upcoming tree nut projects

For a number of years, the pecan industry has been contributing $50,000 per year to the International Tree Nut Council Nutrition Research and Education Foundation (INC NREF). The pecan industry’s funds have come from the National Pecan Shellers Association, the Texas Pecan Growers Association, Western Pecan Growers Association and the Georgia Pecan Commodity Commission. Other...

Carry-in stocks total 123 million

USDA’s end-of-September Cold Storage report puts pecan stocks at 123 million pounds, in-shell basis. This Sept. 30 number is utilized by the pecan industry as the “carry in” for the current season. The 123 million compares to 151 million at the end of August 2012. At the end of September last year, the cold storage...

U.S.Pecans probes Indian market at Mumbai trade show

Bruce Caris of Green Valley Pecan Company, Sahuarita, Arizona and James Ditmore of New Mexico Department of Agriculture represented U.S. Pecans at the Annapoorna World Food of India trade show in Mumbai, India on Sept. 25-28, 2012. The trade show and visits to the local retail nut market and wholesale nut markets provided some unique...

USDA predicts U.S. pecan crop at 308 million

USDA released its first estimate of the 2012/13 pecan crop on Oct. 11 with a forecast of 308.6 million pounds for the U.S. total, which is an increase of almost 15 percent over the 2011 crop of 269 million pounds. Another group, the Alabama Pecan Growers Association, issued its own 2012 crop forecast at its...

Texas Shortcourse opens registration

Registration for the annual Texas Pecan Shortcourse is underway. The 2013 event is set for Jan. 28 – Feb. 1 at Texas A&M University in College Station. This five-day event is a comprehensive overview of pecan orchard management. Cost is $150 for growers and $50 for spouses and children, county Extension agents and students. The...

Maternal nut consumption may be beneficial for childhood allergies

Children are around a third less likely to suffer from allergies if their mothers eat nuts during pregnancy, according to new research from Denmark. Maternal consumption of nuts more than once a week was associated with a lower incidence of allergy-related illnesses in children, finds the Danish cohort study. The study – published in the...

Louisiana Industry loses Patriarch Bob Williams

Louisiana pecan industry patriarch Bob Williams passed away at his home on Thursday, March 29 at the age of 94. His bedroom window overlooked his beautiful home place orchard in Tensas Parish that he and Miss Clarice bought 65 years earlier in March 1947. Mr. Bob was the last of 10 children and was born...

Cold Storage Pecans Total 240 Million Pounds

Pecans in cold storage totaled 240.5 million pounds, inshell basis, as of March 31, according to USDA’s most recent cold storage report. That number compares to 201 million pounds, inshell basis, for the same date a year ago. A month earlier, Feb. 29, 2012, cold storage pecan stocks had been 227 million pounds, inshell basis....

Study evaluates Bird Gard system for controlling birds

For pecan growers Danny Tingle and Jarred Allred, the sounds of birds squawking in their trees means more money in their pockets, more of their nuts are making it to processing,  and less are ending up as expensive bird feed. This past harvest, the 2 growers from southeastern Arizona took part in a research trial...

USDA’s pecan crop estimate increases 20 million pounds

USDA’s 2011 pecan crop preliminary summary was released on March 15 and reflects a 20-million- pound increase over its previous crop estimate published in October. This summary report, which includes prices, has been published in January in the past. The report was initially going to be discontinued by USDA but the agency reconsidered and will...

Cropland 18% of U.S. total

The USDA Economic Research Service recently reported, “The United States has a total land area of nearly 2.3 billion acres. In 2007, the major land uses were forestland at 30%; grassland pasture and rangeland at 27%; cropland 18%; special uses (primarily parks and wildlife areas) 14%; miscellaneous uses (like tundra or swamps) 9%; and urban...

Sara Hines, former head of SEPGA, passes away

Sara Virginia Hines, former executive secretary of the Southeastern Pecan Growers Association, passed away on Nov. 11, 2011 just a few months before she would have been 100 years old. Mrs. Hines was well known within the pecan industry for her energetic and gracious leadership. Her son, Chesley Hines Jr., provided the following obituary, which...

Georgia Pecan Commission introduces AntioxiNUT campaign

The Georgia Pecan Commission has launched health-focused promotion and education programs to support Georgia’s 2011 fall pecan harvest. The Commission has recently initiated a new campaign to educate consumers about the high content of antioxidants in pecans. “The goal is to motivate consumers about the positive health benefits and the high Georgia Pecan Commission introduces...

North Carolina Loses Pecan Leader Bill Bunn

The North Carolina pecan industry has lost a devoted and enthusiastic leader, Bill Bunn, who passed away on Sept. 30. He was 76 years old. Billy Rogers “Bill” Bunn was a founding member and the only president the North Carolina Pecan Growers Association ever had “because of his excellent and relentless efforts on behalf of...

UGA’s Ron Pegg Gets $1.2 Million Federal Grant

Dr. Ron Pegg, a University of Georgia researcher, was awarded a $1.2 million federal grant on Oct. 14 to study the nutritional benefits of pecans. The USDA grant will fund research by the UGA food science professor, who is working to expound on studies that suggest eating pecans may help protect against heart disease. He...

Program Announced for Arizona Grower Meeting

The Arizona Pecan Growers Association will meet for its annual meeting Friday, Sept. 16 at the Palo Verde Holiday Inn in Tucson. A block of rooms at the hotel has been reserved for attendees. For reservations, call the Holiday Inn at 520-746-1161. AGENDA Sept. 16, 2011 7:30 a.m.            Registration – (Refreshments courtesy of Kelly Pope,...

Alabama Readies for Upcoming Annual Meeting

The Alabama Pecan Growers Association will host its 51st annual conference on Sept. 15 at the Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center in Fairhope, Alabama. A block of hotel rooms has been reserved for attendees at the Holiday Inn Express in Fairhope. Group rate is $89. Call the hotel at 251-928-9191 for reservations. The evening prior...

Texas Pecan IPM Team Wins Superior Service Award

COLLEGE STATION – The Texas AgriLife Extension Service’s Pecan Integrated Pest Management team has been awarded the Superior Service Award. The nine-member team was recognized for “their work in developing and implementing a program that has culminated in a computerized information delivery system to provide real-time information to pecan growers throughout Texas and other pecan...

Thanking the Commissioner

THANKING THE COMMISSIONER — The Georgia Pecan Commodity Commission honored retiring Georgia Ag Commissioner Tommy Irvin, center, for 42 years in his position, making him the longest serving ag commissioner ever, according to commission president Duke Lane, right. Lane, along with Chop Evans, left, presented Irvin with this pecan wood plaque made by grower and commission...

Bergeron Family Celebrates 100 Years In Shelling Business

Three generations and millions and millions of pecans later, Bergeron’s Pecans of New Roads, Louisiana, celebrated on Sept. 5 the 100th anniversary of the family-owned and operated shelling business. Hundreds of friends and community members filled False River Country Club for the occasion, including Louisiana State Rep. Major Thibaut and Sheriff Bud Torres as wells Louisiana...