“I applaud our Georgia Congressional Delegation for their tireless efforts to advance a disaster package and the administration for their continued commitment to recovery for our communities. It is now time for the politics to be put aside so we can finish the drill of addressing disaster relief for our citizens.” – Gary W. Black,…
“As a proud Georgian, I am aware of the importance of agriculture to my home state. There is an under-reported and hidden tragedy that may not be apparent in your newsfeed or local news. Many Georgia farmers have experienced devastating losses, and you may be affected too.” – Marshall Shepherd, Forbes Magazine Read the full…
“Agriculture is being so appreciated now with the home-grown movement. There’s so much agriculture in this area — peanuts, pecans, blueberries, you name it. With that appreciation, it will help the local economy. It will help with the farmers getting the recognition they deserve. People want to know where the products come from, and that’s…
As part of the new nationwide pecan marketing campaign, several new Georgia pecan commercials have been released. Haven’t seen them? You can watch here!
Pecans are set to get their own nationwide marketing campaign similar to “Got Milk?” and “Pork: The Other White Meat.” The campaign will include a new, catchy slogan for pecans, with a focus on communicating that pecans aren’t just a nut for pies, but are also a healthy snack. Look for the American Pecan Council to launch…
“The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced additional reporting and information collection requirements for the marketing order regulating the handling of pecans grown in the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas. Pecan handlers will be required to provide the…
Georgia remains the top pecan-producing state in the United States. With the majority of the 2017 harvest now complete, yields are estimated to be between 90 million and 100 million pounds of pecans! Read all about it here!
The American Pecan Council toured pecan farms here in Georgia last week. The council, along with members of their newly organized marketing team, came to Georgia as part of a nationwide tour. They want to meet America’s pecan farmers and glean a deeper understanding of the industry. The council aims to raise awareness and increase…
“With a federal marketing order in place to help increase consumption, the U.S. pecan industry is working harder to convince consumers that the healthy nut taste good in more than a delicious pie at Thanksgiving.” Read more about the exciting marketing plans for the American pecan.
One year ago, pecan growers across America voted decisively in favor of a federal marketing order. This summer the American Pecan Council is prepping to market and promote pecans, invest in research, and establish quality, grade, and size standards. Read to learn more and visit the American Pecan Council’s new website.