Pecans

Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association to hold Sept. 23 field day

The Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association will hold a field day Sept. 23 at Bryant Pecan Farms in Ada, Oklahoma. Attendees will learn how he orchard is managed. Discussions will focus on pecan types, ... more »

Pecan trees showing good crop potential says Texas A&M

Following good spring and summer rains and diligent pest and disease management, the trees are in good share and samples showed good nut fill. Each region more »

Pecan weevil season is here in Oklahoma

This growing season's heavy rains in August brought an earlier-than-normal weevil emergence that could continue into October. more »

Federal Marketing Order continued for pecan producers

Sixty-three percent of voting pecan producers – who represent 71% of pecan production volume – voted in favor of the program, which applies to growers in 15 states. more »

South Georgia Pecan Co. agrees to process FICO pecans

The partnership comes after Farmers Investment Co. announced the closure of its own processing operations, and aims to elevate the industry as a whole. more »

Water split and crop progress in pecan

This growing season has been abnormally wet for some pecan growing regions, and water split could bear the blame for recent nut drop. more »

Noble Research Institute senior pecan specialist given Oklahoma award

The recipient is chosen by the state's pecan growers association and recognizes a professional who has made a significant contribution to the Oklahoma pecan industry. more »

USDA appoints members to new American Pecan Promotion Board

The 17-member board is made of seven importers and 10 producers, with the producers being allocated across the eastern, central and western regions of the U.S. more »