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by Various Goods & Services

April 2026 Advertisers

Pecan South April 2026 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our April 2026 advertisers and their contact information. Air O Fan, (559) 638-6546 American Pecan Promotion Board, 817-916-0020 Bergen Ag Innovations, Inc. , +1 432-788-4600 Big Star Hardware Durand-Wayland, Inc. (706) 882-8161 Eastern...

Pecan buds during 2024 bud break on April 12, near Las Cruces, NM. (Photos submitted by Richard Heerema)

by Richard Heerema Western Front

For Everything There is a Season

Clocks are everywhere. Since their invention in the Middle Ages, clocks have come to control the rhythm of daily lives in our modern society. Our mealtimes. Bedtimes and when to wake up. Most folks in the world clock in to start their work and clock out at the end of the workday. Dentist appointments, church...

Eastern red bats (Lasiurus borealis) rest in pecan trees in Comanche County,Texas (left) and Somerville, TX (right). Photo Credit: Kyle Slusher, TexasA&M AgriLife Extension Service (left), USDA-ARS Pecan Breeding Station(right).

by Kyle Slusher and Troy Swift IPM Report

Beneficial Spotlight: Bats

Bat Biology and Their Role in Agriculture Bats are a unique group of mammals in that they are the only ones capable of true flight. Other ‘flying’ mammals, such as flying squirrels, don’t actually fly but rather glide (a fancy term for controlled falling) when they take to the air. All bats are in the...

Table 1. Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zn management choices based on leaf and soil samples

by Lenny Wells Southeastern Shakings

Things to Consider Going Into the 2026 Pecan Season

We’re headed into another pecan growing season. Given what is considered the shortest storage supply of nuts in many years, growers and the industry as a whole are in need of a good crop. As always, growers face challenges. The price was much improved last year, and though we hope it remains strong (and low...

by Becky Carroll State by State

Celebrating a Century of Oklahoma Pecan Education, Promotion, and Culture

Long before Oklahoma became a state, pecans were an important commodity for Indigenous peoples living in the territory. Groups would migrate for buffalo hunting and then return for the pecan harvest, recognizing pecans as an important source of nutrition during the fall and winter months. Newspapers from the 1820s describe Creek and Seminole people gathering...

A springtime view of the Capitol building. (Photo by Sara Cottle on Unsplash)

by Robert L. Redding, Jr. Industry Updates

Washington, D.C. Report: National Pecan Federation

National Pecan Federation Sends Letter of Support to House Agriculture Committee for Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 The U.S. House Agriculture Committee began the markup of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 on March 3rd at 6:00pm. The committee worked through the bill and concluded the markup at approximately...

A Texas A&M student worker inoculating pecan breeding lines with a leaf scab spore solution (Photos provided by Warren Chatwin)

by Warren Chatwin, Angelyn Hilton, Xinwang Wang, Keith Kubenka Industry Updates

Spring 2026 USDA Pecan Breeding & Genetics Program Update

The busy spring season for pecan breeding has begun, and the USDA Pecan Breeding & Genetics program is ready. We are closely watching our trees of interest for flowers and are ready to jump on the opportunities nature provides us this year to continue to improve pecans. While human-guided pecan breeding has been happening for...

by Pecan South Staff Market

The Pecan Crop Corner

Welcome to the first Crop Corner of 2026. Created and published by Pecan South editors. Starting in the fall, The Pecan Newsletter provides weekly harvest and market updates from September through January by compiling reports from growers, as well as price and market information from reliable sources across the pecan industry. The Pecan Crop Corner...

Singer and podcaster Clare Dunn, who leads the Real Rural Foundation, mixed up the annual WPGA banquet with music and an opportunity for guests to spin across the dance floor.

by Blair Krebs Conferences

Celebrating 60 Years: WPGA Conference in Photos

The Western Pecan Growers Association (WPGA) celebrated its 60th annual conference and trade show March 2026 in Las Cruces, New Mexico with new activities and some of the usual favorites. The WPGA organization is a regional association serving growers in the western irrigated west pecan production in West Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The...

by American Pecan Promotion Board Industry Updates

The Next Wellness Trend Is Already in the Pantry

As we move into springtime and bring Q2 to a close, we’re seeing how bold, culturally relevant creative campaigns can position pecans squarely in the center of today’s wellness conversation. To capitalize on the healthy living mindset, the American Pecan Promotion Board launched a fully integrated campaign, positioning pecans as “The Next Wellness Trend”. Our...

by Various Goods & Services

Classifieds

The April 2026 Classifieds features available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the April 2026 issue.

by Sarah Dieringer Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

Happy spring, everyone! Despite many folks sneezing everywhere due to allergies, I love spring. The days are a little longer, the sun shines a bit more, and new growth is all around us. We have a lot of exciting things planned for this year. Our team has been traveling to conferences and events, meeting with...