Watered by the Mississippi River, pecan trees flourished throughout the southeast, spreading a bit into Alabama. Commercial developers brought a few varieties into Georgia. The first recipe that most closely resembles what we know today as pecan pie was published in 1898 in a church charity cookbook in St.Louis, but it was sent in by…
Retail prices are holding steady with average consumer pecan pricing between $13.00 – $15.00 dollars per pound among the large retailers. Pecans have become more mainstream as the industry seeks to build a robust marketing campaign around the health benefits of pecans. Read more here.
Georgia’s farmers produce 100 million pounds of pecans each year. As part of our efforts here at the Georgia Pecan Commission to encourage you to think “Beyond The Pie,” we have partnered with community organizations like the Ponce City Farmers Market to share pecans and recipe ideas. Read more here!
Whether you’re in a pinch to make a meal or want to preserve certain foods while they’re in season, pecans are one of the expert-approved frozen items you should never be without. Read more here.
Our Home Grown Spotlight is Atlanta Braves pitcher, Collin McHugh! Collin LOVES his Georgia pecans in his family’s famous pecan bars and chopped up in chicken salad! Read more here!
We’re spreading the good news of this pecan propaganda as far as it’ll reach. Watch the new full Pecan Nation documentary here.
It’s people like Putt Wetherbee and the folks at Schermer Pecans that make Georgia Grown pecans just a little sweeter than most. Watch their story here.
After many years of of highs and lows for her family’s pecan, retail, and candy business, Stephanie Stuckey is leading the Georgia based brand’s recent comeback. She is having great success. Read about it here.
Georgia producers grow more pecans than any other state. To celebrate farmers and the many contributions they make to our state, the Georgia Department of Agriculture has declared March 21-25 as Georgia Ag Week. This week is also National Ag Week and National Ag Day is March 22. Continue reading to learn more! Read more…
For the last four years, the demand for pecans has been steadily rising. American growers are trying to keep up with that demand. Continue reading to learn more! Read the pecan demand data here.