Category: Pecans
Texas pecans near 2025 harvest in challenging season
Texas pecan growers expect 32 million pounds in 2025 amid weather challenges, scab pressure and market uncertainty. Learn about what’s ahead.
Pecan recovery: Lessons from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene exposed vulnerabilities in Georgia’s pecan orchards. Learn how growers are adopting new strategies to protect their crops.
Take National Nut Grower’s 2025 Pest and Disease Survey
Pests and disease are a constant battle for tree nut growers – how are you managing? Share your insights in our annual survey.
U.S. tree nut exports to Taiwan up as market demand grows
U.S. tree nut exports to Taiwan surged 19% in 2024, driven by strong demand. Discover the key trends and market insights.
Georgia association leader Charles Hall dies
Charles Hall, the former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), has died.
Chop Evans, large Georgia pecan grower, dies
Notable pecan grower and lifetime member of the Georgia Pecan Growers Association Chop Evans has passed away. Read more about his legacy.
USDA provides over $233 million in hurricane relief for farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene
The USDA is providing additional financial assistance to producers affected by Hurricane Helene, offering over $233 million in indemnity payments through the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) and Tropical Storm (TS) Option endorsements.
FIRA preview and the latest in robotics, automation
Nut growers can see the latest in robotics and automation at the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics. Learn about the show highlights.
Hurricane Helene inflicts $6.46 billion in damages to Georgia agriculture
Georgia’s agricultural industry, the state’s largest economic driver, faces an estimated $6.46 billion in damages after Hurricane Helene.
APC, APPB focus on moving pecans away from and breaking out of stereotypical holiday role
The American Pecan Promotion Board & American Pecan Council want to grow year-round pecan demand. Learn about the Unified Pecan Promotion Plan.
Meridian Growers reports port strike disrupts shipments, pistachio prices rise in its Oct. 3 report
Meridian Growers released its Oct. 3 market update, noting that it expects delays and increase shipping costs due to the East Coast port strike.
Georgia ag officials seek federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance
Georgia agriculture leaders are requesting federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance.
USDA set to release 2024 pecan forecast
Pecan growers will receive a survey from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. See how responses will shape the 2024 forecast.
Growers feedback sought in State of the Industry Survey
National Nut Grower is conducting a survey of tree nut growers and stakeholders to gain perspectives on the state of the tree nut industry.
Federal court blocks temporary foreign ag workers unionization labor rule
A federal court in Georgia has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing a regulation that would have allowed temporary foreign agricultural workers to unionize.