Pecans

Kentucky Nut Grower’s Association hosts spring meeting

On Saturday, April 20, 2024, nut enthusiasts from Kentucky and adjoining states will converge for the spring meeting of the Kentucky Nut Growers Association (KNGA). Hosted at the Kentucky State Univer... more »

Southern Roots Nut Co. set to open pecan processing facility in Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey for the state of Alabama announced that Southern Roots Nut Co. plans to open a pecan processing facility in Dothan where the New Mexico-based company will create 120 jobs in Alabamaâ... more »

National Nut Grower seeks input on labor, pests and diseases

National Nut Grower is seeking input from stakeholders in the industry, including tree nut growers, farm advisors, Extension agents, researchers and others that are in the know. Pest and disease conc... more »

UGA Extension agent new Vidalia onion leader

Shane Curry, a University of Georgia Extension county agent who has led work on pecans, has become executive director of the Vidalia Onion Committee (VOC). Curry was Appling County Extension ag... more »

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. more »

Nominees sought to lead American Pecan Council board  

The American Pecan Council (APC) is seeking nominations for new members to serve on its board of directors. more »

American Pecan Council works to boost India exports

To grow the U.S. pecan industry’s global relationships to drive exports, the American Pecan Council (APC) conducted its first reverse trade mission with Indian nut importers in key growing regions. ... more »

U.S. pecan performance in 2023

Two pecan experts weigh in on performance ... more »