U.S. Pecans showcased at Gulfood show in Dubai
The National Pecan Growers Council sent a team to represent U.S. Pecans at the Gulf Food Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at the end of February. The team included Drew Haas from San Saba Pecan Company, Scott Hudson from Hudson Pecan Company and Blair Krebs, Texas Pecan Growers Association and a project leader for...
Read morePecan post-freeze management
Much of the western pecan belt in West Texas, Southeast New Mexico, and Southwest Oklahoma was hit hard by the late season freeze of April 15, 2014. Temperatures as low as 21 degrees F were recorded, and damage was obtained to some trees with only 28 degrees F. Pecans are known for being the last...
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Canadian pecan market has expansion potential
A team of 3 represented the National Pecan Growers Council in the U.S. Pecans booth at the recent (April 2-4) SIAL Canada trade show in Montreal. Cindy Wise of Texas Pecan Growers Association, Ben Anthony of Pecan Plantation in Granbury, Texas, and John Handley of South Georgia Pecan Co. in Valdosta, Georgia, participated in this...
Read moreNPSA 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...
Read moreThe Power of Association
As I write this, the Southeastern Pecan Growers Association annual convention is going on in Biloxi, Mississippi. Unfortunately, I can’t make it but I’m sure it will be a successful event. The opportunity for growers to get together and discuss pecan production practices is always enlightening. The education received is invaluable. Another important aspect is...
Read moreU.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...
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Georgia expands annual conference format
The Georgia Pecan Growers Association met for its 49th annual educational conference and exhibition at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia on March 25 -27, 2014. This year’s show marked a change in schedule with the conference being extended into another day. The events were kicked off with a fundraising golf tournament and reception,...
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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...
Read moreInclude foliar sulfur sprays in June and July to maximize nut size
An insufficient plant supply of sulfur (S) has been shown to reduce crop productivity, diminish crop quality, affect plant health, and impair N-use efficiency. The effect of N application on plant performance is largely dependent on the S status of the plant and similarly, maximum plant response to S application will occur only when N...
Read moreTexas Crop Registry
This month’s column on the Texas Crop Registry is a little different from my normal topics in that it does not address a specific insect or pest problem, but rather informs producers of a tool that I think is a win-win opportunity for both producers and pesticide applicators. Simply put, the purpose of the Texas...
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