Pecans

USDA proposes revising pecan standards

The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing changing U.S. in-shell and shelled pecan standards. The changes are designed to reflect current industry descriptions and practices, accord... more »

Jake Renfroe, Southeast pecan leader, dies

John W. “Jake” Renfroe, Jr., has died. Renfroe, 91, of the J.W. Renfroe Pecan Co., died at his home in Pensacola, Florida, on Oct. 21. Renfroe Pecan is a third generation family-owned busin... more »

American Pecan Council, promotion board names CEO

The American Pecan Council (APC) and the American Pecan Promotion Board (APPB) have named Anne Warden and chief executive officer of both organizations. The appointment marks the addition of a “n... more »

Valuing the soil at Swift River Pecans

See how Swift River Pecans uses regenerative agriculture to grow native and hybrid pecans in Texas to improve soil health and sustainability. ... more »

Nut market report issued by Meridian Growers

Meridian Growers has released its latest nut market update on Sept. 26, which indicates a second shake of pistachios may not be needed. A slight lowering of pecan prices is expected while almond harve... more »

UGA Extension reports Hurricane Idalia pecan tree damage

Hurricane Idalia brought southern Georgia pecan growers sigificant damage. Crop loss in the southern part of the state, where most of Georgia's commercial pecan production occurs, could be as high ... more »

Georgia counties declared Hurricane Idalia disaster areas

In response to Hurricane Idalia's damage, the federal government has approved disaster declarations for three south Georgia counties, one of which is a major pecan producing county. Cook, Lowndes a... more »

Georgia pecans damaged by Hurricane Idalia

Hurricane Idalia damaged south Georgia crops. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has released information on how the hurricane and tropical storm, which made landfall in the Big Bend area ... more »