Category: South Central
Georgia pecan growers eligible for Hurricane Helene relief starting March 16
Pecan growers in Georgia affected by Hurricane Helene can seek state disaster relief. Applications open March 16 for a limited time.
Texas Pecan Short Course returns Feb. 24-27 in Somerville
Texas A&M AgriLife hosts the 62nd Pecan Short Course with classroom and hands-on training. Get details and learn how to secure your spot.
EPA and California approve emergency use exemption for bactericide in almond orchards
Kasumin 2L, a bactericide that helps control bacterial blast in almonds, has been granted an emergency use exemption. Learn more now.
State of the pistachio industry: American Pistachio Growers works to drive demand
The current state of the pistachio industry is positive. Read how American Pistachio Growers is driving global demand for pistachios in 2025.
Leger & Son hedges to protect pecan groves from hurricanes
Sustainable practices have helped Leger & Son to grow pecans for nearly six decades. Learn more about the third-generation Georgia operation.
Texas panhandle growers in wildfire disaster region
Wildfires are threatening catastrophic losses for Texas’ growers and agriculture producers in the state’s Panhandle and northwest region.
Industry members sought for Viva Fresh expo clean eating challenge
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Texas Pecan Short Course registration open
This four-day event will cover the facets of planning, development and business, as well as the annual cycles of production.
Texas A&M hosts ‘Growing pecans in South Central Texas’
This evening event will cover choosing varieties, establishing trees and managing pests, in addition to featuring a pecan competition of the counties’ grower submissions.
Texas pecan production below average, demand remains strong
Pecan orchards in the Far West were showing good crop loads while trees in Central Texas were expected to provide below-average yields.
Oklahoma pecan producers can find mental health help with Heal the Harvester program
Launched in October 2021, Heal the Harvester provides OSU Extension educators and other community leaders with the knowledge and skills to identify a mental health crisis and connect farmers and ranchers with medical assistance.
Texas Pecan Board schedules election for 3 at-large members
Nominations forms are available now, and elections will be held Oct. 28, 2022.
Smaller Oklahoma pecan harvest expected this fall
Yields are inconsistent across the region, but native pecan growers may see smaller yields since they don’t have the ability to irrigate.