U.S. Congress Passes Farm-Bill Extension Included in Short-Term Government Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate voted this week to approve a short-term funding bill, avoiding a November 17 government shutdown. The funding legislation, which was proposed by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), funds the government by setting up two deadlines. The first Jan. 19 deadline covers...
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NPSA Hosts Webinar on USDA Proposed Rule on Pecan Grades/Standards
The National Pecan Shellers Association (NPSA) is excited to invite industry members to participate in an upcoming webinar to discuss the recently published USDA proposed rule on revised grades and standards for shelled and inshell pecans. Over the past several years, NPSA has worked closely with the American Pecan Council (APC) and interested grower organizations...
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November 2023 Classifieds
The November 2023 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the November 2023 issue.
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November 2023 Advertisers
Pecan South November 2023 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our November 2023 advertisers and their contact information.
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Autumnal Reflections on Drought, Water, and Tree Stress
Ah, fall. At times, it can be the best time of the year, with cooler weather and more optimum working conditions, often after a brutal summer. This year did not disappoint as far as summer heat goes, as we have had a record number of 100-degree days along with minimal rainfall. Of course, the other...
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Pruning Management in Ice-Storm Damaged Pecan Trees
Ice storm damage is one of the major factors limiting pecan production in Oklahoma. Throughout history, ice storms have struck Oklahoma several times and caused the loss of millions of dollars (Smith & Rhola, 2009). The latest severe ice storm in October 2020 damaged many pecan orchards in central Oklahoma; the severity of the damage...
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TPGA Releases the 2023 Holiday Pecan Trail Map
Bryan, TX—The Texas Pecan Growers Association would like to assist Texans in finding farm-fresh pecans this season by providing a Trail Map identifying many specialty retail stores selling pecans. Whether you are looking to find a store close to home or during your holiday travels, use the Holiday Pecan Trail Map to find pecans, gifts,...
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Native Pecan Grove Evaluation
As I sit down to write this article, I am in the midst of preparation for an OSU Extension’s Native Pecan Field Day on the evaluation and management of native pecan groves. So, I think now is a good opportunity to discuss some of the tasks you should be doing as we near another native...
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Observations from the Orchard on Regenerative Agriculture
“I’m not going back,” I told myself as I drove up to my pecan barns in late July. The trees looked good with a strong nut set and were much less stressed than last year despite the 103-plus F temperatures we experienced the last few months. We had no rain recently, and the dryland row...
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National Pecan Federation Update from D.C.
Farm Bill Delays Authorization for Farm Bill programs expired on Sept. 30. U.S. House and U.S. Senate Agriculture Committees are busy drafting legislative text for the 2023 Farm Bill. However, it is unlikely that there will be any movement on the legislation until after the appropriations process is finished. The timeline for the 2023 Farm...
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A Harvest Message from the New CEO of APC and APPB
Harvest is a time of gratitude and hard work, and it’s with that spirit that I began as Chief Executive Officer of the American Pecan Council (APC) and American Pecan Promotion Board (APPB) on Oct. 1. These two organizations are dedicated to growing demand for your pecans here and around the world so that we...
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November 2023 Marketing Guide
Pecan South‘s November 2023 Marketing Guide provides a list of pecan buyers from across the industry who are looking to purchase nuts from the 2023 crop. Download the complete 2023 Marketing Guide from our November issue here. Many pecan growers use this guide as a reference when looking for pecan buyers and processors. Spots fill...
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Pecans Sweep the Nation with the United States of Pie
Harvest is upon us, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner! While the industry is hard at work, we are kicking off our newest holiday campaign, the United States of Pie, which puts a fresh spin on pecan pie to ignite new interest and conversations during this critical sales season. The integrated marketing effort inspires...
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Letter from the Editor: “Happy Thanksgiving!”
Dear Readers, Each day new pecans fall from the trees and enter barns and warehouses across the Northern Hemisphere. Elsewhere in the world, trees bloom with catkins and flowers and new growth, readying next year’s crop. As the season continues here in the United States and Mexico, we celebrate another harvest and give thanks for…