Pecans

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 »

Georgia Pecan Growers Association set to host annual conference in March

Georgia Pecan Growers Association (GPGA) is set to host the 2024 GPGA Annual Conference and Trade Show, March 19-21. The event will return to Perry at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. The annual conf... more »

Texas Pecan Growers Association set to host labor webinar

The Texas Pecan Growers Association (TPGA) will host its TPGA Labor Webinar at 1 p.m. CST on Feb. 28, 2024. TPGA's event will feature the Bracero Group that will discuss labor and H2A programs. "We r... more »

Research grant to improve hurricane guidelines for Georgia pecan growers

In a significant development for rural communities in Georgia, the University of Georgia and The Jones Center at Ichauway were awarded a research grant to help pecan growers reduce risk from hurricane... more »

Georgia senator pushes customs and border protection

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has pushed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to help Georgia farmers sell more produce, including pecans. In October, Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with CBP urging ... more »

G&R packing operations manager promoted

G&R Farms, a grower and shipper of pecans and sweet onions, has promoted one of its staffers. Ronald “Kelby” Werner, a senior team member, has been promoted from production manager to sales... more »