February 2025 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 Pecan South Staff From the Farm

Pecan South 7th Annual Photo Contest

We received so many wonderful photos from around the world for our February 2025 Annual Photo Contest. While only one winner could make the cover, we couldn’t ignore the other stunning entries submitted by other participants. Here, we have included some outstanding honorable mentions.

by Pecan South Staff Goods & Services

February 2025 Classifieds

PECAN TREES: Bareroot Western Schley, Wichita, and Pawnee pecan trees, (Riverside Rootstock). For information, call Pena’s Pecan Nursery, 3 miles south of Las Cruces, NM 88047; 575-525-9062. USED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Savage 244s Crackers, 238S Cracker, 2138 Shaker, 2548 Shaker, 8261 Harvester, 3644 Inspection Table, 7510 Sweeper, 5132 Blower, 405S Sheller, Meyers Cracker. Contact Jesse...

by The American Pecan Council lndustry News

Moving More Pecans: APC Focuses on Increasing Export Growth

The American Pecan Council (APC) is committed to growing sales and industry profitability by making sure pecans grow our market share with the increasing global demand for nuts. One of the core strategies of the Unified Pecan Promotion Plan is to expand the incremental volume of U.S. pecans exported to more countries. Steady pecan demand...

Washington D.C. Photo by Kyle Mills from unsplash

by National Pecan Federation Industry Updates

Washington, D.C. Update

Washington, D.C. Update By National Pecan Federation Natural Disaster Assistance Secured for Pecan Growers The National Pecan Federation (NPF) is thankful to Congress for including agricultural disaster assistance in the final passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) appropriations legislation. After many discussions and multiple legislative proposals, on December 20, 2024, the U.S. House of...

by Various Remembrances

In Memory of Mike Dutton

Garry Michael “Mike” Dutton, age 76, passed away on January 8, 2025 after a thankfully brief battle with cancer. He was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico to Wesley Turner and Lee Lucille Sells Dutton on November 6, 1948. Mike was a husband, father, grandfather, lawman, farmer, and rancher. He was a friend to all, and...

by Kyle Slusher IPM Report

Beneficial Insect Series Spotlight: The Pecan Aphid Parasitoid (Aphelinus perpallidus)

For this month’s edition of the Beneficial Insect Series Spotlight, we will cover another overlooked but important beneficial insect: the pecan aphid parasitoid, Aphelinus perpallidus. This tiny wasp was the key subject in my PhD dissertation as I uncovered some of the ecological interactions between it and the pecan aphids that it is a parasite...

by Various Remembrances

In Memory of Steven Salopek

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Steven Salopek. Steven died peacefully on January 7th, 2025. He was a committed member of the pecan industry, building a lasting legacy both in the field and with the many friendships he made along the way. Many will feel the weight of his...

by Larry A. Stein Native Timbre

A Nostalgic Look at Shelling Pecans

A new year brings with it many uncertainties but also great hope for what can be. This idea is something that all pecan growers need to hold onto, acknowledging the increased input costs, despite only slight changes in market prices, with the exception of the retail market, which is where the “shelling pecans” comes from...

by Sarah Dieringer Letter from the Editor

February 2025 Letter from the Editor

Dear Readers, I am excited to announce the winner of our Annual Harvest Photo Contest: “Perfect Machinery” by Sofia Arri Gonzalo. Congratulations, Sofia! Thank you for sharing your photo with us. Readers can spot the winning photo on our cover. We received entries from all over the world, with many folks sharing a little snapshot...