Pecan Quality Cuts Yield in 2015
Our 2015 issues continue at the Texas A&M pecan orchard as we are now in an extended rain period. Our year started with highest ever spring rains, then the rain stopped and we experienced a long hot dry period, which has reduced our yield. Many varieties failed to bear because 2015 was our “off” year....
Read moreSection 179 and Year-End Tax Considerations for Farmers
Greetings. We are quickly approaching the end of the year and I thought I would share some tax items you may consider with a short time until the end of the 2015 tax years. One of the best investments that you can make is the investment in time in finding a good CPA that understands...
Read moreNational Pecan Co. Buys Young Shelling Operation
FRISCO, Texas — Nov. 9, 2015 — National Pecan Company has announced the acquisition of Young Pecan Inc. – one of the leading pecan processors with the industry’s largest shelling capacity. The purchase, which includes Young Pecan’s premium brand and state-of-the-art production facilities, is another step toward vertical integration and overall growth for National Pecan....
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Pacific Gold Ag Bullish on California Pecan Industry
Any number of words or phrases come to mind when contemplating Ben King’s endeavor known as Pacific Gold Agriculture – vision, commitment, investment, the pursuit of excellence, optimism, risk, and teamwork are a few of those. He would be quick to say the endeavor is a partnership; but he is undoubtedly the driving force, providing...
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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...
Read moreHudson Represents U.S. Pecan Industry at China Conference
The U.S. pecan industry was invited to attend and make a special presentation at the 2015 International Conference on Roasted Seeds and Nuts. The invitation was extended by Mr. Chen Xian Bao, President and Chairman of the Specialized Committee for Roasted Seeds and Nuts (SCRSN), Beijing, China. The SCRSN has made significant contributions to the...
Read moreThe Glyphosate Debate
Glyphosate herbicide is arguably the most important synthetic chemical product in the history of the pecan industry. For 40 years it has helped growers effectively combat a wide spectrum of annual and perennial weeds. It was instrumental to the development of the ‘sod and strip’ system of orchard floor management, reducing disking and mowing practices...
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Tawny Crazy Ants in a Pecan Production System – What is the Impact?
I first wrote about this invasive ant a couple years ago for the October 2013 issue of Pecan South and would like to highlight this invasive insect again. The tawny crazy ant, Nylanderia fulva (initially called the Rasberry crazy ant), is an invasive ant species of South American origin that was first detected in Harris...
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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...
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U.S. Pecans sponsors Korean/Sino production, nutrition seminars
Pecan exports play a major role in sustaining and adding profit to the pecan industry, particularly at the grower level. Today, the pecan industry exports nearly a third of its total production, up from less than 10 percent in 2000. It is estimated that pecan exports add over $150,000,000 in additional farm-gate value to U.S....
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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...
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Feral Hogs in the Grove
Feral hogs are among the most destructive invasive species that agriculture producers face and can be a major issue for pecan growers. The most obvious damage that hogs cause in pecan areas is damage to the ground that interferes with harvest and general management. While this destruction can be costly and time-consuming, one often-overlooked consideration...
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