Additional Round of MASC Funding for Pecan Growers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced a second round of payments coming this week for specialty crop producers through the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program, providing up to $1.3 billion in additional program assistance. U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) already delivered just under $900 million in first...
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April 2025 Classifieds
The April 2025 Classifieds feature available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed in the April 2025 issue.
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Early Season Pecan Pest Management
We are quickly approaching pecan season here in Texas, as warmer temperatures will lead to the breaking of buds and the production of new leaves and nuts. However, warmer temperatures will also encourage hungry pecan insects to emerge from their hiding spots looking for food. In this article, we will discuss some of the pests...
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National Pecan Month: Celebrate & Eat Healthy
Happy National Pecan Month! We here at Pecan South are so excited to be a part of your community and be a source of information for all of your pecan needs. There are many reasons for us to be excited this April when we can celebrate our favorite nut. A recent study published by the...
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Making Decisions in the Orchard: Will Partial Budgeting Help?
As I sit down to write this article, it is the first week of March, and another pecan season is rapidly approaching. Over the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity to discuss profitability with growers in Arkansas, North Carolina, Texas, and New Mexico at grower meetings. A lot of this information was generated...
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Quality Kernels are the Key
Spring is upon us, and we are on the brink of another season of pecan growing. However, please remember that anyone can grow pecans; rather, we must grow quality pecan kernels! That is really the only solution to the market woes, as we have continued to reduce input costs to the point where further reduction...
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Evaluating Investments in On-Farm Pecan Operations
According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, there are more than 19,000 pecan farms in the United States. A majority of these farms are relatively small, with one-half of farms having less than five acres and three-quarters having less than 15 acres (Figure 1). Like other farm sectors, the majority of production is associated with...
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April 2025 Letter from the Editor
As April rolls in, we are excited to celebrate one of Pecan South’s favorite holidays, National Pecan Month! Be sure to enjoy a delicious pecan dish on April 14th, and take a moment to appreciate all the hard work our members put into growing the mighty pecan! Most know that pecans aren’t just tasty; they...
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Cracking Open the Indian Market: A Golden Opportunity for U.S. Pecan Exports
India, a land of rich culinary traditions and a growing appetite for premium foods, presents an exciting frontier for U.S. pecan exports. With a booming middle class, rising disposable incomes, and a cultural affinity for nuts in both daily consumption and festive gifting, India is primed to welcome pecans as its “Nut of Elegance.” The...
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