Pecans

Meridian Growers latest update notes increased demand for pistachios, almonds

Meridian Growers most recent market update reported a firm pistachio market with increased demand across origins, particularly evidenced by Iran's nearly doubled year-to-date... more »

Directors needed for Georgia pecan ag commodity commission

Growers are being called on by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) to serve on the Peach State’s agriculture commodity commissions. A dozen of Georgia’s agricultural commodity commissio... more »

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 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. ... more »

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

Tree nut industry experts share their crop predictions and discuss factors that may impact 2024 crops. Take a look at their insights now. ... 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 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 »

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 »