2022 Census of Agriculture due next week Feb. 6
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reminds our nation’s farmers and ranchers that the deadline to respond to the 2022 Census of Agriculture is Feb. 6. Producers can respond online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. Last month, NASS mailed the Census of Agriculture questionnaires to every known ag producer in the...
Read moreUSTR Tai Discusses Pecan Trade Issues at Ag Roundtable
National Pecan Federation (NPF) Executive Board Member Marianne Brown recently attended a roundtable discussion with U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai and U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA). Also attending was newly sworn-in USTR AG Ambassador Doug McKalip. At the event, Georgia commodity leaders were given the opportunity to voice their concerns and priorities as...
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U.S. Congress Includes NPF Supported Pecan Research Projects in Omnibus Appropriations Bill
The U.S. Congress has passed the $1.7 trillion fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations bill. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 consists of all 12 FY23 appropriation bills, including the $25.5 billion Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies funding bill. The bill includes the following pecan research projects supported by the National...
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APPB Nominations Are Open
Submit your nominations for the American Pecan Promotion Board (APPB) now! Please reach out to the Board office at industry@eatpecans.com or call (817) 985-3034 if you would like to receive a nomination form. All nominations must be received or postmarked by Jan. 31, 2023. The following APPB seats are open for nominations: Western Region Seats...
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January 2023 Classifieds
The January 2023 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the January 2023 issue.
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What a Low-Cost Drone Can Do for Your Orchard
The pecan sector in Argentina is growing fast. However, this rapid growth of the industry (mainly due to an increase in planted area) is not yet fully accompanied by the massive adoption of new technologies, in part because many Argentine farmers are not yet completely sure about the applications of, for example, robotic devices such...
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How to Optimize Production in a Small Orchard
When industry members speak about pecans in Argentina, it’s impossible not to mention Alejandro Lavista Llanos, who is one of the people that began to write pecan’s history in the country. Alejandro Lavista Llanos has been an agronomist for 54 years and accumulated more than 36 years of experience in pecan production through his own...
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Notes on Judging the State Fair of Texas’ 2022 Pecan Pie Contest
Since its establishment in 1886, the State Fair of Texas has promoted Texas agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. At 24 consecutive days, the State Fair of Texas is the longest-running fair in the nation, as well as one of the largest. Through its rich and lengthy history, the...
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Scouting Ahead to Save Time and Money on Pest Management
While pecan orchards are dormant this winter, now is an excellent time to reflect on pest management practices used last season and what might be done differently next season to save time and money. Scouting for pests and acting only when necessary cannot be emphasized enough as a step that will save both. Yet a...
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A “Nutty Hobby” Becomes an Award-Winning Pecan Orchard
What’s the secret to growing the perfect pecan? Or, more importantly, what’s the management trick to producing high-quality pecans year after year? For decades—if not centuries—pecan growers have sought answers to this complex question, and researchers have wrestled with uncovering the management practices that will lessen alternate bearing and bring the industry closer to producing...
Read moreWhat’s to Come, What’s Been Done for Pecan Marketing
The American Pecan Promotion Board (APPB) just finished a multi-pronged holiday marketing push. The holiday push for 2022 featured a Pecan Pizza Pie. This truly nutty pie included a savory buttermilk pizza crust, a thick bourbon-infused tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, fennel-dusted pepperoni-flavored pecan halves, and a spicy balsamic pecan pie glaze. As of early December...
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Pecans Make Their Mark on Top 2023 Food Trends
The way we buy, eat, and prepare food has significantly changed over the last year. Many of these changes resulted from attitude shifts (sparked by the pandemic), increased focus on climate change, personal health, and environmental issues. However, one of the biggest issues that has shaped current food trends is inflation. According to the Food...
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January 2023 Advertisers
Pecan South January 2023 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our January 2023 advertisers and their contact information.
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Pruning Sets You Up for Success
Do you know what practice impacts pecan development most and is performed mainly during the dormant season? You got it! Pruning. When observing a native pecan, what’s evident is the tree’s natural habit of developing a central leader limb through the canopy. This strong central leader supplies the support for the scaffold branches holding most...
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Letter from the Editor: “No Time Like the Present”
Dear Readers, Happy New Year! I hope 2023 is treating you well so far. This time of year often revolves around the future. Although we reflect on the past year, we spend so much energy and time on what’s to come. We set resolutions, create yearly goals, and dream of how this year may differ...
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