USDA Announces Appointments to the American Pecan Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today the appointment of five members to serve on the American Pecan Promotion Board. These five appointees will serve three-year terms, effective immediately through Sep. 30, 2027. Newly appointed members are: Jake Montz, Wichita Falls, Texas (Central Region Producer) Larry Don Womack, Deleon, Texas (Central Region Producer) Shannon...
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Stressed Pecan Trees Attract Problems
The adage, the best defense is a good offense, is used in many scenarios when seeking to provide protection, and it fits when protecting pecans from certain insect pests. In this scenario, healthy, well-managed trees either decrease the likelihood of or prevent certain pests from attacking pecan. Bear in mind numerous pest species exist that...
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Post-Harvest Pecan Pest Management
As we near the end of the 2024 pecan season, it is important to remember that the decisions we make heading toward the end of the year can potentially affect next year’s crop. While several key pests may be starting to disappear and spraying may be reduced to make time for harvest, there are still...
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November 2024 Advertisers
Pecan South November 2024 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our November 2024 advertisers and their contact information.
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Hurricane Helene Damage to Georgia Pecan Crop
The southeastern U.S. pecan region is no stranger to hurricanes and tropical storms. Over the years, these forces of nature have vastly depleted the pecan industries in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Historically, Georgia producers felt somewhat protected from severe losses from hurricanes. At its closest points, Georgia is about 38 miles from the Gulf Coast...
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November 2024 Classifieds
The November 2024 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the November 2024 issue.
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How Adaptable is Your Financial Plan?
The entire agricultural community is steeling itself for an economic downturn. For pecan growers, the outlook is not as severe as other crops, but there are still several variables keeping growers up at night. Commodity prices are sliding compared to last year. The cost of doing business remains high, and despite the Federal Reserve’s recent...
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Ecology in Small: Beneficial Arthropods in Pecan Orchards
In the last five years, Pecan South has published 60 issues; of these, at least 36 have included an arthropod-related article. The focus of most of these articles (27 articles, or 75 percent) has been specific pests or pest management, which reflects the direction of pecan research and the emphasis that many producers place on...
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November 2024 Marketing Guide
Published from September through November, Pecan South‘s Marketing Guide provides a list of pecan buyers from across the industry who are looking to purchase nuts from the 2024 crop. Download the complete November 2024 Marketing Guide from our November issue here. mktguide2024-forwebpgMany pecan growers use this guide as a reference when looking for pecan buyers and...
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Harvesting Success Together: Year End Reflections on Unity in the Pecan Industry
As my first year working for the pecan industry ends, I’m struck by how much we’ve accomplished and also by how much is ahead as Pecans embraces its potential with consumers around the world. I’m also reminded of how critical our industry’s unity remains, especially as we grapple with the devastating effects of Helene on...
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