Biden-Harris Administration Invests $266 Million to Help Rural Business Owners, Farmers and Ranchers Lower Energy Costs, Generate Income, and Expand Operations, as Part of Investing in America Agenda
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is awarding $266 million in loans and grants to agriculture producers and rural small businesses to make investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements that will lower their energy costs, generate new income, and strengthen the resilience of their operation.......
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Pecans Give Obesity and Diabetes a Slim Chance
Daily consumption of pecans has been shown to prevent obesity and a host of related health issues like fatty liver disease and diabetes, according to a collaborative study by Texas A&M AgriLife scientists. “Obesity and diabetes numbers are increasing in modern society worldwide, and the trend in high-fat diet consumption is one of the main reasons besides...
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In Memory of Sammie Singh Sr.
In loving memory of SAMMIE QUESADA SINGH, SR., he was a caring father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and mentor, who rejoined our heavenly father on Friday, July 7, 2023, while at home surrounded by his family. Sammie lived a beautiful and fulfilling 91 years of life. Orphaned at only 16 years of age, life presented its...
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The August 2023 Crop Corner
The Crop Corner provides seasonal updates throughout the industry and continues in Pecan South’s August 2023 magazine. The Crop Corner will take a break after this issue as The Pecan Newsletter returns on September 15, 2023. The Pecan Newsletter is a weekly harvest and market newsletter published from mid-September through January. Read a sample of...
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Summer Marketing Updates from the APC and APPB
The American Pecan Promotion Board continues to reach consumers across traditional and social media and to produce a range of paid content live on Facebook and Instagram (@eatpecans), featuring pecan recipes, benefits, and animations to engage our target audience. As part of the APPB’s paid social content development, we partnered with content creator Emily Laurae...
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Proper Pecan Scab Program Critical for Preventing Fungicide Resistance
Pecan scab is a chronic fungal disease known as the most economically significant threat to pecan production in the southeastern United States and a cause for concern among pecan growers. Characterized by dark-grey or blackened lesions on leaves and shucks, pecan scab negatively impacts nutrient transport into nuts, leading to malformations and even fruit abortion....
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Growing Snack Category Offers Opportunities for Pecans
Americans love to snack. But during the pandemic, snacking surged even more as people turned to food to help ease stress, boredom, and depression. According to the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Food and Health Survey, snacking jumped 15% from 2021 to 2022. Today, snacking isn’t slowing down. The trend continues to remain high, except...
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August 2023 Classifieds
The August 2023 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the August 2023 issue.
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Soil Phospholipid Fatty Acid (PLFA) Analysis! The Not So New Kid on the Block
Whether listening to the radio, watching television, or surfing the internet, you are bombarded with messages about your health. It doesn’t matter what your age is; preventive care plays a role in keeping you healthy throughout your life. Simple things you can monitor, like proper nutrition, daily exercise, quality sleep, blood pressure, and routine wellness...
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August 2023 Advertisers
Pecan South August 2023 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our August 2023 advertisers and their contact information.
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August 2023 Letter from the Editor: “Stay Informed with Pecan South”
Dear Reader, Extreme heat continues to plague the Pecan Belt as we push further into the season and prepare for harvest. Leading up to harvest, growers across the Northern Hemisphere check their trees and monitor kernel development. Shellers and buyers track their inventory and prepare new contracts and sales. And everyone prays for rain and...
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More Heat, More Tree Stress
The heat has been brutal in Texas for the last month or so, but then again, it is summer and supposed to be hot! Typically, pecan trees can take the heat if they have enough water. But now we see signs of stress even on 300-year-old native pecan trees. Most native pecans grow on great,...
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