July 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 Cluster del Pecán and South African Pecan Nut Producers Association lndustry News

First Pecan Meeting Between Argentina and South Africa

Cluster del Pecan engaged in a significant agenda last week in South Africa aimed at gaining firsthand understanding of technical, productive, and commercial aspects of the country’s pecan industry. The mission also focused on knowledge exchange with key industry stakeholders and strengthening ties with the South Africa Pecan Nut Producers Association (SAPPA). The delegation consisted...

by USDA lndustry News

Pecan Industry Votes to Continue Research and Promotion Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that pecan producers and importers voted to continue the American Pecan Promotion Board’s research and promotion program. In the referendum held May 10 through June 10, 2024, 74.89 percent of pecan producers and importers voted in favor of continuing the program. This meets the requirement that the...

A woman in a white shirt and denim button down holds up a carton of pecan milk to the camera behind a countertop and pecan milk display.

by Pecana Goods & Services

Pecan Nut Milk Launches in H-E-B Stores Across Texas

Pecana, a new non-dairy pecan nut milk brand that celebrates the rich agricultural heritage of Texas, is proud to announce its launch in H-E-B stores across the state. Founded by third-generation pecan farmer Kortney Chase, Pecana offers a unique and delicious plant-based milk alternative made from 100% American pecans harvested from her family’s farm, Chase...

A man in a cowboy hat, blue button down, jeans and boots examines a handful of soil in a pecan orchard.

by Charles Rohla Native Timbre

Orchard Resilience Begins at the Ground Level

What is resilience in orchards? Can we have a resilient pecan orchard? What are the most significant benefits of resilience for pecan producers? These are just a few questions asked as we visit producers about regenerative management in orchards to improve soil health. Over the past few months, we have visited pecan producers across the...

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by Pecan South Staff Goods & Services

July 2024 Advertisers

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

by Warren Chatwin, Angelyn Hilton, and Xinwang Wang From the Farm

New Lab, New Research, and New Staff: Updates from the USDA ARS Pecan Breeding Program

It’s been a busy year at the USDA ARS Pecan Breeding & Genetics Program in Texas. Your support of our program through the efforts of the National Pecan Federation and the Texas Pecan Growers Association is beginning to bear fruit. In the last nine months, we have hired a new scientist specializing in plant pathology...

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by Pecan South Staff Goods & Services

July 2024 Classifieds

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

An example of an InstaCart ad used in the APPB "Surprisingly Snackable" campaign. Text reads: "Not a snack? Take it back. Surprisingly snackable pecans." It also has pictures of two cracked pecans with some shells and pieces around them.

by American Pecan Promotion Board Industry Updates

American Pecans are Surprisingly Snackable

We in the pecan industry recognize pecans’ smooth, buttery taste and nutritional benefits that make them ideal for snacking year-round. While the average consumer may be most familiar with pecans from the baking aisle, the work of the American Pecan Promotion Board (APPB) is allowing them to discover this super nut’s appeal as ‘Surprisingly Snackable.’...

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by Catherine Clark Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor — July 2024

Dear Readers, We’ve reached that time of year when we fi nally get a grasp on the coming crop. With about two months until harvest kicks off in the Northern Hemisphere, growers across the Pecan Belt monitor their developing pecans closely. Meanwhile, the industry has started sharing crop estimates from various growers associations. (We’ve shared...

by Jay M. Lillywhite and Alexander Wilson From the Farm

Producer Perspectives of Alternative Agricultural Production Systems

Alternative agriculture refers to agricultural production systems that either do not use or differ significantly from conventional production methods. Several alternative production systems and practices exist. Two popular systems discussed in the last article in this series are organic and regenerative agriculture. Other alternative systems include controlled environment agriculture, agroforestry, and permaculture. Practices often associated...

by USDA lndustry News

USDA Expands Funding Opportunities for Specialty Crop Growers to Help Offset On-Farm Food Safety Expenses for 2024 and 2025   

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program to now include medium-sized businesses in addition to small businesses. Eligible specialty crop growers can apply for assistance for expenses related to obtaining or renewing a food safety certification. The program has also been expanded to include assistance...