February 2024 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 The American Pecan Council lndustry News

Opportunity to Lead The American Pecan Council

The American Pecan Council, the federal marketing order working to increase the demand and value of U.S. pecans, is pleased to invite nominations for new members to serve a four-year term of office beginning on Oct. 1, 2024. Seats are currently open for five growers, three shellers, one accumulator, and one public member, as well...

a tractor driving through the pecan orchard

by USDA lndustry News

USDA releases 2022 Census of Agriculture data

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) today announced the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, spanning more than 6 million data points about America’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them down to the county level. The information collected directly from producers...

by USDA lndustry News

USDA to Issue $306 Million in Final Payments to Producers Impacted by 2020 and 2021 Natural Disasters

WASHINGTON—The U. S Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing final Emergency Relief Program (ERP) payments totaling approximately $306 million to eligible commodity and specialty crop producers who incurred losses due to natural disasters in 2020 and 2021. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin issuing these additional payments to eligible producers this week. “In the natural disaster...

by Charles Rohla Native Timbre

Getting Started in Regenerative Management

I often get asked if we can manage pecans regeneratively and still be productive and profitable. My answer? Yes, we can, but regenerative management will be different for each producer. Each producer will have unique circumstances that will require individualized management practices. Many producers have been seeking ways to reduce input costs while maintaining or...

by Catherine Clark Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor: “Congrats to Pecan Alley!”

Dear Readers, I am excited to announce the winner of our Annual Harvest Photo Contest: “Pecan Alley” by Susan Jeter. Congratulations, Susan! Thank you for sharing this photo with us. Readers, you can spot the winning picture on our cover. We received entries from around the world. Pecan growers and industry members captured the beauty...

Bagged pecans sit in a line on the bottom of a wooden shelf. The new pecan research and promotion program has the authority to collect assessments for domestic and foreign grown pecans imported into the U.S. USDA announced the industry members on the new APPB

by Andrea Herbst From the Farm

How to Sidestep Financial Pressures in 2024

If you haven’t already, now is a good time to evaluate your goals for 2024 and develop a financial plan that can adapt to what lies ahead. The profitability of orchards will be impacted by several external variables going into the spring season, including variable market conditions and pressures from pests and diseases, which are...

Europe shows increasing interest in pecans. A young pecan orchard in southern Spain borders a dirt road.

by Lenny Wells Southeastern Shakings

Pecan Production in Europe

Once a small, regional crop within the southern United States, pecans are now a globally marketed and, indeed, a globally produced crop. Pecans are produced in significant volume in the United States, Mexico, South Africa, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Australia, and China. The pecan industry is also being developed in European countries, with commercial...

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by Pecan South Staff Goods & Services

February 2024 Classifieds

The February 2024 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the February 2024 issue.

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by Pecan South Staff Goods & Services

February 2024 Advertisers

Pecan South February 2024 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our February 2024 advertisers and their contact information.

A barrel full of inshell pecans with a metal scooper resting on top of the nuts.

by American Pecan Promotion Board Industry Updates

Pecans Tap into the Wellness Mindset Beyond the New Year

According to a recent survey from Forbes Health/One Poll, improving fitness, improving mental health, losing weight, and improving diet were four of the top five resolutions among Americans for 2024. Unfortunately, the survey also finds the average resolution lasts just 3.74 months. Not very long and likely not surprising. However, since it’s February, a very...

Rows of mature pecan trees border a road in Arkansas. Their dark green canopies stretch across the road forming an arch.

by Pecan South Staff From the Farm

6th Annual Harvest Photo Contest Entries

We had so many fantastic entries for our 6th Annual Harvest Photo Contest that we couldn’t help but share them all with you. Participants were able to submit photos from October 15, 2023, to Jan. 11, 2024. The winning photo—featured at the top of this article—appeared on the cover of our February 2024 magazine. Thank...