May 2023 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.

by USDA lndustry News

USDA Previews Emergency Relief Assistance for Agricultural Producers Who Incurred Losses Due to 2022 Natural Disaster Events

WASHINGTON, May 19, 2023—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today plans to roll out $3.7 billion in Emergency Relief Program (ERP) and Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) assistance to crop and livestock producers who sustained losses due to a qualifying natural disaster event in calendar year 2022. USDA is sharing early information to allow producers time to...

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by Pecan South Staff Market

The Crop Corner May 2023

The Crop Corner May 2023 provides seasonal updates for readers on pecans throughout the industry and continues this month. 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 in...

A woman holds a handful of golden brown pecan kernels.

by Xinwang Wang and Xiaofen Du Studies

Results from Consumer Survey on Pecan Kernel Taste

The pecan tree (Carya illinoinensis) is native to North America and has been an important food source for indigenous people for thousands of years. In 1919, Texas declared the pecan tree its official state tree because of its relationship to the state’s history and culture. The domestication of pecans started in the 1800s, with the...

Sun sets in a pecan orchard in the late fall.

by Catherine Clark Health

The AgriStress Helpline: A Resource Made for Ag

For 24/7 mental health support in English or Spanish, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s free helpline at 800-662-4357. For the AgriStress Helpline, call or text 833-897-2474. You can also reach a trained crisis counselor through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Drought, dismal prices, pest infestations, and...

Letter from the Editor graphic with a pecan background

by Catherine Clark Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor: “How have you been?”

Dear Readers, How’ve you been? What’s on your mind? I’ve been doing pretty good. Creating this edition was somewhat stressful, simply because we just wrapped up our consumer magazine, Pieces of Pecan, but overall, it went better than I thought and we met deadline. May is Mental Health Month. It’s time for us to check...

A bundle of catkins hang off a pecan tree in Spring 2023.

by Larry A. Stein Native Timbre

Managing Crop Load in the New Growing Season

It goes without saying—hope springs eternal as we watch buds burst forth with catkins and shoots. No doubt, we ponder hard as to what lies ahead in 2023 in more ways than one. However, we need to concentrate on what we can control, which is not all that much, but at least if we do...

Pecans from shell to pieces laid artfully on a counter. USDA's CFAP 2 will provide direct assistance to pecan growers and businesses impacted by the pandemic.

by The American Pecan Council lndustry News

Unleashing Pecans’ Potential With Diabetes Health Professionals

Over the past year and a half, the American Pecan Council (APC) has been working to elevate awareness of pecans amongst diabetes healthcare professionals—and the efforts are paying off! Pecans’ nutrient composition makes them a smart snack choice for those managing blood sugar levels, and the APC’s recent surveys show that the essential nutrients in...

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by Pecan South Staff Goods & Services

May 2023 Advertisers

Pecan South May 2023 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our May 2023 advertisers and their contact information.

by Dr. Eddie Kyle Slusher and Dr. David Shapiro-Ilan Studies

Use of Entomopathogenic Nematodes as a Management Tactic for Weevil Pests in Pecan

Scientists have described over 50,000 species of true weevil, making them one of the most diverse and successful groups of insects on the planet. Almost any terrestrial or freshwater plant can have one or more weevils associated with it. In addition, no part of the plant— roots, flower, buds, leaves—is exempt from attack by weevils...

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by Pecan South Staff Goods & Services

May 2023 Classifieds

The May 2023 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the May 2023 issue.

Two rows of pecan trees separated by tall grasses that serve as cover crops. This practice represents an incentive in the pecan industry that could attract consumers.

by Charlie Graham Southeastern Shakings

Cover Crop Uses in Pecan Silvopasture

It must be spring; pecan trees started breaking bud in late March in southern Oklahoma. This time has everyone thinking about a new growing season. So far this year, I have received more questions on cover crops than any other year in recent memory. With that in mind, it is a good time to discuss...