February 2022 Archives - Pecan South MagazinePecan South magazine | The pecan industry's leading publication, published monthly for pecan producers, processors and all others involved or interested in the pecan industry.

U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. National Pecan Federation shares updates from the Hill.

by Emily Jane Hadden lndustry News

U.S. House Committee hearing on electric vehicles and agriculture

The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture hearing, “Implications of Electric Vehicle Investments for Agriculture and Rural America,” focused on the feasibility of electric vehicle (EV) expansion. Chairman David Scott (D-GA) stressed the importance of technological innovations meeting the needs of the Agricultural community. The Chairman cited the increased farm input costs as a rising factor...

by The American Pecan Council Industry Updates

Looking ahead at APC’s 2022 activities

In the pecan referendum, 63 percent of voting pecan producers, who represented 71 percent of the volume of pecans produced by those voting, were in favor of continuing the program. This can largely be attributed to the industry’s successes in the FMO’s first five years. These wins include: Accelerated demand for pecans, with 36 percent...

Image for the classifieds found in the magazine.

by Pecan South Staff Goods & Services

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.

The irrigation canal at Rio Bravo is empty for now, while workers at Rio Bravo orchard finish hedging trees. (Photo by Blair Krebs)

by Richard Heerema Western Front

Salinity management considerations ahead of planting

Salinity is a major and growing concern in pecan orchards across the western United States. Although salinity is always a potential issue in irrigated agriculture, drought has really moved it to the forefront for many areas. What do growers need to look at ahead of planting a pecan orchard? One of the most important things...

Morning sunlight shine through the canopies of a mature pecan orchard and cast a golden hue across the orchard floor.

by Pecan South Staff From the Farm

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...

A circle chart showing the 3 facets of Consumer Food Behavior: environmental factors, food factors, and consumer-related factors.

by Jay Lillywhite Market

The ins and outs of consumer behavior

Understanding consumer preferences and corresponding behavior is vital for business success. This understanding is important regardless of where you are in the supply chain, although how the knowledge is used may differ. For example, pecan producers who sell inshell or shelled pecans that are, for the most part, homogenous may use knowledge about consumer preferences...

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by Pecan South Staff Goods & Services

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.

by Catherine Clark Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor: “Morning Shade”

Dear Readers, I am happy to announce the winner of our fourth annual Harvest Photo Contest—“Morning Shade,” submitted and taken by Lanessa and Matt Dowden. The Dowdens share a peaceful moment in their orchard, Calianna Pecan Farms, in Effie, Louisiana. Congratulations, Matt and Lanessa! Thank you for sharing this photo with us. Readers, you can...

A developing pecan nutlet exhibits extensive pecan nut casebearer damage—black clusters of eggs, webbing, and decay.

by Ted E. Cottrell Southeastern Shakings

Concepts of pecan pest management

It would be convenient to open a 2022 pecan pest management calendar tailored for you, detailing what needs to be applied and the date to apply for each pest that crosses your path this year. We know that certain pests will need to be managed during the year and whether this is likely to be...

This photo shows another view of new plantings that stretch as far as one can see at Pancho Salopek Farms in La Mesa, New Mexico. (Photo by Catherine Clark)

by Monte Nesbitt Native Timbre

Take years off orchard development with these 5 facets of pecan culture

The elephant in the room for anyone deciding whether to start a pecan orchard is the lengthy non-productive development phase in the beginning. Ownership must have the financial capability to start and care for a new pecan orchard enterprise for a period of four to eight years with no crop. I present this wide four-year...