Pecans

Meridian Grower reports on tree nuts in its April 24 crop update

Meridian Growers released its latest update on April 24, 2024 that highlighted key trends in pistachios, almonds and pecans. The pistachio market maintained its strength despite decreasing inventor... more »
Leger & Son, a family operation of pecan growers.

Leger & Son hedges to protect pecan groves from hurricanes

Leger & Son grows pecans by conserving water, paying attention to soil health and vigorously trimming trees. Sustainable practices have allowed the third- generation Cordele, Georgia, family operation, which is also a major watermelon grower-shipper, to successfully grow pecans for nearly six decades. ... more »
Walnut harvesting. Photo by Photoby Brian Baer.

2024 Tree nut outlook: An early look at what’s ahead this year

While official estimates on tree nut crops won’t be released until May at the earliest, it’s never too early to start looking at expectations. Some of the industry’s leading voices offer opinion... more »

Jerry Dowdy of Georgia’s Atwell Pecan dies

Jerry David Dowdy, owner of Atwell Pecan Co. in Wrens, Georgia, has died. He was 77. Dowdy, who died April 12, was born in 1947 in Glennville, Georgia. A former chairman of the National Pecan Sh... more »
Pecan cluster on a tree.

Pecan companies collaborate to expand production, ensure quality

Pecan Nation and South Georgia Pecan Company have recently joined forces to expand production, ensure quality and increase efficiencies. more »
At his two central Texas orchards between Austin and San Antonio, Swift River Pecans grows native pecans like these.

American Pecan Council unveils unified strategy to promote nutrition, growth

In a recent email, the American Pecan Council (APC) and the American Pecan Promotion Board (APPB) announced the launch of the Unified Pecan Promotion Plan (UPPP), aimed at re... more »

Meridian Growers releases April 10 update

In the latest update from Meridian Growers, addresses pistachios, almonds and pecans. Pistachio crops The pistachio market maintains its firm stance, with prices showing minimal fluctuation from the... more »

G&R Farms adds sales manager

G&R Farms, which grows pecans as well as Vidalia onions, has added Rawls Neville as sales manager. Neville joined the third generation Glennville, Georgia, Vidalia onion grower on April 1. ... more »

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