October 2026 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.

October 2026 Marketing Guide

Published from September through November, Pecan South‘s Marketing Guide provides a list of pecan buyers from across the industry who are looking to purchase nuts from the 2026 crop. Download the complete October 2026 Marketing Guide from our October issue here.

by Sarah Dieringer Letter from the Editor

October 2026 Letter from the Editor

Fall is here! So much is happening across the industry; growers are checking their trees, and some are further along than others, but things are shifting into prepping for the harvest season. This year, to bring a little fun to the 2026 harvest, we are bringing back our annual Harvest Photo Contest! We invite you...

by Laura Putman & Troy Swift Studies

The Night Shift in the Orchard

Twilight signals the end of a long day across the pecan orchard, and the night shift crew is ready to clock in. One becomes three, then a dozen, and suddenly too many to count. A steady flicker of wings fills the air as these nocturnal predators move out of their lodges and into the orchard....

Cracked orchard floor in West Texas. (Photo by Pecan South Staff)

by Sarah Dieringer Native Timbre

Texas Water Extremes and What It Means for Pecans

Texas is huge and in the context of growing pecans the growing areas can be broken up into four regions. Comprised of the north, east, central, and western regions, they make up the vast expanse of Texas as one of the top pecan-growing states in the United States. It’s no joke when you take the...

Leaves falling on the orchard floor in November at Glover Farms. (Photo provided by Jay Glover)

by Jay Glover Growing the Next Generation

Coming Home to Pecans

If you had told me 10 years ago that I would be farming pecans, I probably would not have believed you. Yet somehow that’s where I ended up, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Pecans are an American staple with a rich heritage, and I’m proud to be part of one of the best...

by Robert L. Redding, Jr. Industry Updates

Washington D.C. Update

U.S. District Court Rules on Department of Labor’s 2025 Interim Final Rule On August 25, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California issued a ruling determining that the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2025 Interim Final Rule (IFR), “Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in...

by American Pecan Promotion Board & American Pecan Council Industry Updates

A New Food Safety Resource for the Pecan Industry

Food safety touches every part of the pecan industry. From the orchard and processing facilities to consumer tables, each step plays an important role in delivering a safe, high-quality product. The American Pecan Council has listened to your feedback around this key issue and have partnered with Knowledge Anywhere to create a new centralized food...

by Blair Krebs Events

Events Around the Industry

Arizona Pecan Growers Association Annual Conference provides opportunities to its state’s growers The Arizona Pecan Growers Association (APGA) held its Annual Conference at the end of August in Tucson, Arizona. The event opened with the Welcome Reception and Vendor Show, setting the tone for an engaging gathering. The conference also featured a wide range of...

Group takes a look at a 14'' sheller in action at the I‑STEM Research Building at the University of Georgia. (Photo credits from the University of Georgia College of Engineering.)

by Amanda Snyder Events

Innovation at the Pecan Post‑Harvest Research Workshop

The University of Georgia College of Engineering hosted the annual Pecan Post-Harvest Research Workshop on August 19-20 in Athens, GA. Nearly 120 participants from the southern U.S. and Mexico, as well as new attendees from Chicago and Massachusetts participated in this year’s workshop. The event opened with a special appearance by the Louisiana Pecan Festival...

by Larry A. Stein Remembrances

Momma

I come before you today to ask for your indulgence as I remember my Momma!! Everyone has a Mother, and they are gem dandies, and most times they don’t get singled out, so why should my Mom be any different. No real reason, other than to share a bit of her life story of persistence,...

by Various Goods & Services

October 2026 Classifieds

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

by Various Remembrances

Obituary

October 1949 – August 2026 Hilary Joseph Langlois, Jr. departed this earthly life on Tuesday, August 25, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of friendship, knowledge, generosity, and devotion to family. He spent seventy-six years nurturing not only the land he loved but also meaningful relationships with the countless people whose lives he touched along the...