Tri-State Pecanference
A lively crowd gathered for the Tri-State Conference in Natchez, MS. Orchard tours in Faraday, LA kicked things off, followed by the first-ever Pecan Crack-Off Contest and a pecan truffle dog demonstration. The next day was packed with educational sessions, interactive presentations, marketing updates, and open discussions on what matters most to pecan growers and...
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Preserving Texas’ Pecan Legacy Part 1
Legacy is defined as “something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past” (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legacy). Legacies are often thought of as valuable, important, and worthwhile to hold or remember, even if they include hurt, loss, and sorrow. Unlike cotton, corn, and wheat industries that can vanish from the land forever in...
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A Bright Future Ahead: The USDA NIFA SCRI “Trees for the Future” Grant
Pecan trees are native to a vast range—from Oaxaca, Mexico to Illinois, USA. This wide native range means that pecans are exposed to a variety of environmental and ecological conditions, presenting unique and veritably challenging issues for growers across different regions. Thus, it is increasingly important for growers to select resilient pecan varieties that will...
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Updates on the Texas Statewide Pecan Nut Casebearer Monitoring Program
History of Texas Pecan Nut Casebearer (PNC) Monitoring Program Sharing information to predict when to manage PNC is not a new concept. Growers have often used word of mouth to determine when they can expect to see flights in their area. The emergence of PNC in Texas often follows a South to North emergence pattern,...
Read moreSoil Organic Matter Endgame: Increasing Humus
As I write this article, I am attending the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Conference in Glenpool, OK. Unfortunately, we had to cancel the field day due to excessive rainfall, but I guess that provides me with a little extra time to work on this article. During the conference, the application of humates and humic acid was...
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July 2025 Classifieds
The July 2025 Classifieds features available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the July 2025 issue.
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Pecans Take a Bold Step into the Snacking Spotlight
With Americans consuming snacks more frequently than ever, the American Pecan Promotion Board’s “Surprisingly Snackable Pecans” campaign aims to capture a larger share of everyday snacking occasions. By combining humor, strategic placement and nutritional benefits, APPB continues working to make pecans as common in pantries as they are in pies. The new set of ads...
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A Grower’s Shadow
The 2025 pecan growing season is off and running, with some growers having a good crop, others not so sure, and everything in between. Challenges have not been monumental to date, but they are present nevertheless, as some growers have sprayed early for pecan nut casebearer, while others have never sprayed. Others have issues with...
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July 2025 Letter From the Editor
Dear Reader, As I write this, I’m on the road, traveling to meet more of the amazing people who make up our large and vibrant pecan community. This week finds me nestled along the banks of the mighty Mississippi, and I have to say, I’ve been in awe. Driving from Baton Rouge to Natchez, I...
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