El sector pecanero argentino y de la región se reúne en la Jornada del Cluster del Pecán
Concordia, Entre Ríos—Faltan sólo 2 días para que comience la Jornada del Cluster del Pecán 2023, el evento de referencia del sector pecanero a nivel nacional y regional. Durante los días 30 y 31 de marzo en el Centro de Convenciones de Concordia, provincia de Entre Ríos, expertos locales e internacionales abordarán temas institucionales, productivos,...
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The Pecan: Arkansas’s Food of the Year
In 2016, the Division of Arkansas Heritage (DAH), a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, launched the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame, a program created to serve the story of the state’s unique foods, legendary restaurants, remarkable cooks, influential food entrepreneurs, and culturally significant festivals and events. The program has grown...
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Snapshots from Around the Industry 2023
NCPGA 2023 Annual Meeting The North Carolina Pecan Growers held their 29th annual meeting on Feb. 18, 2023, in Greenville, North Carolina. Approximately 85 participants learned about low-input pecan production, farm succession, legislative issue, orchard establishment tips, and more. Speakers included Dr. Lenny Wells (UGA Pecan Specialist), Dr. Mike Parker (NCSU Horticulture), the American Pecan...
Read moreRemembering Marie Cox Storey
Marie Cox Storey, mother to Mark Storey and Lisa (Storey) Olivieri, passed away on March 3, 2023, after a long battle with severe dementia. Her final moments were spent peacefully at Crestview Memory Unit in Bryan, Texas, surrounded by family and close friends. Known for her love of others, her community, and her beautiful grandchildren,...
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In Memory of Maryann Allen
On February 18, 2023, Maryann Allen gained her wings and went to walk with angels. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred W. Allen. She is survived by three children, Patricia Cales (husband Chris Ceparano), Robert Mingoia (Candy Rivera), and Kevin Mingoia, three grandchildren Jessica (Braden), Ryan (Chelsey), and Brent, as well as...
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Growing & Diversifying Pecan Production
Many agricultural producers are interested in increasing or diversifying their production operations. Both approaches have benefits and risks. Farmers increase their chance of success if they weigh these potential pros and cons before starting a new venture. So, let’s discuss some benefits and risks associated with different expansion and diversification strategies. Expanding Production Acreage From...
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How Pecans May Help Lead to Net Zero Carbon
`Since ancient times, farmers have viewed the soil as a source of wealth to preserve and as an indicator of environmental health. For example, the Roman writer and politician Marcus Porcius Priscus (234-149 BCE), better known as Cato, noted in his famous essay “De Agri Cultura” many usual agricultural practices carried on vineyards and olive...
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NPF Spurs Funding Success for Pecan Research Efforts
Within the last four years, industry efforts led by the National Pecan Federation have obtained an additional $17 million in funding for the USDA-ARS pecan program and stations in Byron, Georgia; Brownwood, Texas; and Somerville, Texas. These industry efforts to obtain additional funding for the USDA-ARS pecan program have allowed for expanded research to benefit...
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The Crop Corner March 2023
The Crop Corner provides seasonal updates for readers on pecans throughout the industry and continues this March 2o23 issue. Created and published by Pecan South editors, The Pecan Newsletter provides weekly harvest and market updates from September through January by compiling reports from growers and market information from reliable sources worldwide. The Crop Corner follows...
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Budbreak Sets the Clock for the Pecan Season
A new pecan season is upon us. For the grower, this means anticipation of what this year’s crop may bring. Will the trees set a good crop of nuts? Will crop maturity and harvest be ahead or behind schedule? At this point, these secrets remain hidden within the trees and will begin to be revealed...
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Deep Percolation—One of Irrigation Water’s Forgotten Fates
Whenever you irrigate your pecan orchards, there are really five distinct fates for that water. “Fates” probably sounds a bit too ominous, but that’s not the intent—maybe think about this as five different “destinies” or outcomes for the water. Here they are. Fate #1) The applied irrigation water could be taken up by the pecan...
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Letter from the Publisher
Dear Pecan South Readers, Another pecan harvest has finished in the United States; for many, it was not the things dreams are made of. Some saw a good year, but many others are glad to see 2022 behind them. However, as a new growing season emerges and the industry starts to gather at conferences in...
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Stopping an Unwanted Pest by Spreading Pecan Weevil Awareness
When I first accepted the position as the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension IPM Agent for El Paso and Hudspeth Counties in 2019, I didn’t know how important they were to the producers. I grew up where pecan trees were for shade and pecan pie was just my favorite pie to eat. I quickly discovered that...
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March 2023 Classifieds
The March 2023 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the March 2023 issue.
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Managing Your Orchards with IPM to Improve Your Profits
As the economic environment continues to change with higher input costs and decreased farm profitability, we as growers must start looking for ways to lessen our dependency on high-cost inputs. Following regenerative agriculture principles has proven to be an effective way to improve soil health and lessen growers’ reliance on high-cost inputs. By following these...
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March 2023 Advertisers
Pecan South March 2023 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our March 2023 advertisers and their contact information.
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The Ins and Outs of the APC’s Voluntary Quality Assurance Program
Retailers’, buyers’, and consumers’ preferences are constantly evolving. These pressures come domestically and internationally as each country sets its own rules and regulations. Regarding international regulations, many countries—including Australia, Canada, and the European Union—have food safety and quality mandates for imported products. One recent example of international regulations can be seen in the EU Commission’s...
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USDA SEFTNRS Reflects on 50 years, Looks to Future
The USDA-ARS, Southeastern Fruit and Tree Nut Research Station (SEFTNRS) in Byron, Georgia, was established over half a century ago on May 18, 1970. In this article, we present some of the many key accomplishments from the past 50 years and also a snapshot of current and future research. The SEFTNRS can point to many...
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