October 2020

USDA RMA Updates Pecan Revenue Policy

As a result of talks with the National Pecan Federation, the USDA Risk Management Agency announced last week some changes under the Pecan Revenue policy for calculating approved average revenue for insured pecan orchards, recovering from hurricane damage. These changes can help some growers impacted by Hurricane Michael and may provide support to pecan growers...

Classifieds for October 2020

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October 2020 Advertisers

Letter from the Editor: “Take Your Mind Off”

Dear readers, Harvest comes yet again to the Northern Hemisphere with loads of challenges—some new, some the same just slightly more difficult to bear. One challenge confronted by thousands of pecan growers throughout history is hurricanes. Growers in Louisiana endured Hurricane Laura at the end of August. Then, on Sept. 16, Hurricane Sally struck their...

APC Campaign Calls All Healthy Snackers

COVID-19 has changed consumer behaviors worldwide. Recent data states that 54 percent of consumers are cooking and baking more. There has also been a 39 increase in snack category sales—both healthy and indulgent. Consumers are very concerned with their health. Google searches for immunity boosters like antioxidants, healthy diets like Keto or Mediterranean, and plant-based...

A Nonprofit Harvests Pecans, Helps Veterans

Near the small, West Texas town of Eldorado, a nonprofit transforms a small pecan orchard this harvest into a safe place for veterans with disabilities to find community, support, and employment. Superior Solutions and Services in Aging for Veterans, or 3SA for Veterans for short, is a 501(c) nonprofit charity in San Angelo, Texas, that...

National Pecan Federation Reports from Capitol Hill

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly impacted the workings of the federal government, pecans have had several issues still active in Washington, D.C. This article covers a few of the top issues the National Pecan Federation has been involved in the last few months, including the pecan research and promotion program. USDA Releases Proposed Pecan...

Analyzing the 2019 Freeze’s Impact on the West

As I am typing away to write this article, I can’t help but think of all of your faces. All of us out there are still enduring these new norms. I think of everyone and send a prayer that you are staying safe and healthy during these trying times, but I also pray that you...

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...

Toasting Texas Pecan Month with Texas Wine

As October marks Texas Pecan and Texas Wine months, the Texas Pecan Board invites Texans across the state to celebrate these two great agriculture products all month long. To celebrate, the Texas Pecan Board will be hosting a virtual pecan and wine tasting, in collaboration with Texas Fine Wine, led by Sommelier Jessica Dupuy and...

Getting a Handle on Your 2020 Crop

How can it be that it is harvest time once again? It seems that time is flying in these uncommon times! Still your pecan trees have carried on, despite the current challenges. Hopefully, you have been able to keep up with your tree management program and develop a plan to manage your crop load as...

Two States, Two Storms, Devastation Abounds

While preparing for this harvest season, pecan producers in Louisiana and Alabama faced two devastating hurricanes.  Growers in Louisiana endured Hurricane Laura at the end of August. Making landfall as a Category 4, Hurricane Laura is recorded as the strongest storm to hit Louisiana in 160 years. Yes, outpacing Hurricane Katrina and earning itself the...