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…
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…
Did you know that Georgia leads the nation in pecan production? Enjoy this editorial and learn some enlightening pecan facts!
Georgia’s 2014 pecans: smaller nuts, bigger price, growing market Brad Haire,Southeast Farm Press, November 21, 2014 Georgia’s pecan crop this year looks to bring 70 million pounds to market. As harvest rolls on, small nut size has been a problem due to tough summer weather, but the weather did help the crop, too. Growers continue…
Fat is the enemy, right? Not quite. Dietary fat plays an important role in our overall good health. Our bodies turn to fat for energy. We use it for fuel, plain and simple. Fat also helps our bodies absorb vitamins. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s National Diabetes Prevention Program, moderation is the…
It’s pecan season, and the 2014 harvest is underway. If you’ve bought your first bushel of in-shell pecans, you’re well on your way to a delicious treat. Naturally you want to be sure to get as much of the meat as possible out of each nut. To do this, be sure to buy in-shell pecans…
Pecans “America’s Nut” are packed with many health-benefiting nutrients, minerals, and vitamins that are essential for optimum health. This makes them a shoo-in snack for runners and other high-performance athletes. According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration data published in Runner’s World, researchers have discovered that eating 1.5 ounces (about a handful) of nuts a…
Over the years, awareness of prostate health has increased. Men are making sure they get checked for an enlarged or changing prostate, and annual prostate cancer screenings are saving lives. A lot of men, however, still aren’t even sure what the prostate is or what function it serves in the body, much less ways to…
Upside Down Pineapple Pecan Pie The crust is a sweet and flaky Pate Sucree. Pate Sucree (Crust) 2 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar 2 sticks Butter 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup Water This is super quick and easy. In a food processor, combine the flour and sugar. Cube up the…