National Pecan Federation Supports American Relief Act, 2025
National Pecan Federation – December 19, 2024 Press Release NATIONAL PECAN FEDERATION NPF Supports American Relief Act, 2025 Pecan Growers Seek Disaster Assistance Before Congress Adjourns December 19, 2024 – Washington, D.C. – The National Pecan Federation (NPF) is in support of the proposed American Relief Act, a continuing resolution bill (CR) to provide funding…...
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New opportunity for assistance with USDA’s Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program.
The U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is now accepting applications for the new Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) Program. This initiative will provide critical support to specialty crop producers and farmers helping them better manage higher costs and navigate new market opportunities for their crops. At this time, assistance of...
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A Global Taste: The American Pecan’s Journey Abroad
As those in the pecan industry know, a cornerstone of the American Pecan Council’s Unified Pecan Promotion Plan is driving incremental volume through exports. Our aim is to establish and support new, consistent global markets for American pecans by forging relationships with buyers and retailers and increasing distribution, while educating consumers on the great quality...
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Beneficial Insect Series Spotlight: Assassin Bugs
With the 2024 pecan season slowly reaching its end and the weather beginning to turn cool, we will see a reduction in pecan pest issues. Considering this development, I will be spending the next few months doing what I like to call the “Beneficial Insect Series Spotlight.” For the next few months, I will devote...
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The Components of A Silvopasture System
Fundamentals of silvopasture intentionally integrate livestock with timber and forage production on the same unit of land and manage it so that each component benefits the others. Silvopasture is becoming an important land-management strategy on many farms and ranches in the southeastern United States. Its popularity has continued to increase due to it being viewed...
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December 2024 Advertisers
Pecan South December 2024 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our December 2024 advertisers and their contact information.
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The Tale of Water
Water is the key to life, both animals and plants; without water, none could exist. As the drought continues in Texas, there are key takeaways that can be made depending on your water situation. As you will so often hear, soil is a key component of growing pecans. We have all heard the drill, “deep,...
Read moreGibberellic Acid: A Potential Key Regulator of Pecan Alternate Bearing
Gibberellic acid (GA) is a plant hormone in the gibberellins class known for regulating various aspects of plant growth and development. First discovered in rice infected with the fungus Gibberella fujikuroi, these hormones are now understood to influence processes such as stem elongation, seed germination, bud dormancy, flowering, and fruit development. Gibberellic acid (GA) has...
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Letter from the Editor: “The Last Dance”
Dear Reader, I’m trying to savor every moment. The feel of editing an article and fixing typos. The click of my mouse as I adjust the design of the magazine, moving pictures and text and ads to create a visually pleasing and readable edition. The clack of my keyboard as I write this letter to...
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December 2024 Classifieds
The December 2024 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed in the December 2024 issue.
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