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Hands cradle pecan kernels over a large bin filled with pecans. Photo used to reflect U.S. handlers' large inventories as reported in October 2020 Position Report.

by Catherine Clark Analysis

October Position Report Shows More Pecans Available, Greater Inventory

Published last Wednesday, the October 2020 Pecan Industry Position Report from American Pecan Council edifies industry members on exports, inventory, and availability during a turbulent market year. At this time, pecan growers in the Northern Hemisphere are deep into harvest. Many finished shaking trees before Thanksgiving, while some wrap up their final rounds in early...

by Catherine Clark Analysis

Early Season Pecan Inventory Data Shows Rise and Fall

The American Pecan Council released its Year-End Inventory Report for the 2019 Crop Year alongside the Pecan Industry Position Report for September 2020 several weeks ago. These most recent pecan reports provide data on U.S. handlers’ inventory and shipments at the start of the 2020 harvest season. Amidst the ongoing battles against the coronavirus, pecan...

A nut cluster with slight shuck opening is coated in a layer of ice. Icicles hang off small branches and the cluster on this mature pecan tree, during an ice storm.

by Charles Rohla Native Timbre

Recovering from Ice Storm Damage

As if 2020 has not been challenging enough, some growers in the central region are facing yet another challenge. Some growers now confront cleaning up orchards following a significant ice storm and trying to salvage what crop they have left. A strong winter storm pushed through North Texas and Oklahoma on Oct. 26 and brought...

Letter from the Editor graphic with a pecan background

by Catherine Clark Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor: Holidays & the end of 2020

Dear readers, As we approach the end of 2020, we can take this time to reflect on the pecan industry and its perseverance through this difficult year. From terrible wildfires to devastating hurricanes and ice storms to the COVID-19 pandemic and a dismal market, 2020 has run the gambit on disasters and challenged each of...

A tree split into a y-shape near the orchard floor. Training young pecan trees is one important winter activity growers should think about after harvest.

by Richard Heerema Western Front

Pecan Winter Activities for Western Orchards

After the dusty whirlwind of harvest passes, outsiders may easily think it’s finally time to take a little break from pecan orchard activities. There is a certain amount of truth in that. After all, the trees are dormant. It looks so quiet and peaceful. The constant hum of zinc sprays, irrigation, insect pest control, and...

A pecan pie sits on a table. Pecan demand in the U.S. for many years has been about 75% in the baking category; that has started to change.

by Jeffrey Sanfilippo Market

Pecan Demand: Current Status & Pandemic’s Impact

In early June this year, I was honored to facilitate a Pecan Roundtable for the International Nut Congress (INC) webinar series on nuts and dried fruits. It was a virtual meeting with participants from around the world. Joining me on the pecan panel were Andreas Snyman from GWK Pecans in Northern Cape, South Africa, and...

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by Pecan South Staff Goods & Services

December 2020 Classifieds

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An image to represent Pecan South's Advertisers for this issue.

by Pecan South Staff Goods & Services

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.

A bowl of roasted pecans. This is the featured photo for an article on the APC Electronic Reporting Platform.

by Alexander Ott lndustry News

APC Launches its Electronic Reporting Platform

As the Federal Marketing Order for the American Pecan industry, the American Pecan Council (APC) has specific items or job duties it uniquely can and cannot do. One of the critical abilities the FMO provides the industry with is fair access to transparent information for the first time. This data can ultimately be used to...

A row of mature trees in a southeastern orchard. These trees show regrowth after receiving hedge pruning in the winter. Now trees are shading out the middle.

by Lenny Wells Southeastern Shakings

Make the Most of Hedge Pruning in the Southeast

While the 2020 pecan crop was good from a volume standpoint in Georgia and much of the Southeast for those areas spared the brunt of hurricane damage, most growers have not been able to sell much of their crop at a profitable price so far this harvest season. According to USDA NASS and AMS pricing...

This visual for the six-steps plan for effective data management in pecans includes the following steps: state desired outcomes, determine purpose, build a plan, implement the plan, monitor and adjust it, and reach desired outcomes.

by Sergio Sotelo-Sosa & Rachel Nohe Analysis

Overview of the Pecan Industry & Big Data Stakeholders

Conducting market research in the pecan industry can be challenging due to the lack of data accuracy in reported changes across sales, shipments, and prices. Due to the complexity of the export supply chains between Mexico and the United States, the pecan market activity officially reported in North America presents statistical deficiencies when monitoring supply...