Published monthly, Pecan South is the preferred industry magazine for growers, processors, commercial vendors, and all others interested in pecans.
12/04/2025
Just a reminder, don't forget our Annual Harvest Photo Contest back in action!
Shoot your shot at getting on the cover of our February issue and email your photo with a caption to [email protected] by the end of the day Jan. 10, 2026.
The photo should be large enough for print—at least 615x500 pixels or 8.5x10 inches. Each caption should include the photographer's name and the contact info for the person who submits it.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our staff!
12/03/2025
Choosing the right cultivar can mean the difference between high costs and sustainable yields in Southeastern pecan production. Join Lenny Wells this month in Pecan South as he reviews what choosing the right cultivar means for your pecan production.
In the Southeastern U.S. production region, profitability depends mainly on two factors (excluding price) — volume of production and scab resistance. These two variables largely determine net profit in a pecan operation. They take into account output by the tree and the cost of production. In doin...
12/02/2025
Pecan trees don’t always make the same amount of nuts every year. Sometimes they have a “big year” with lots of pecans, and the next year they rest and make only a few. Read up on how science is uncovering the hidden reasons behind pecan harvests each year. Find the full article on our website. Link below!
Alternate bearing in pecan trees, also called biennial bearing or masting, describes a cyclical pattern in which a tree produces a heavy crop in one season (the “on” year) followed by one or more seasons of light or minimal production (the “off” year). While this inconsistent fruiting behavi...
12/01/2025
Our cover features an image of a 150-year-old pecan tree on Barbara Nunneley's ranch in Bartonville, Texas. In honor of Nunneley's late father, she and a crew carefully decorate the old pecan tree with over 60,000 LED lights each year. The tree sits grandly in a large pasture, a glowing beacon of hope, with nearly every limb wrapped in lights. It has become a popular local holiday attraction, drawing visitors from far and wide. Photograph taken by Mary Beth Gahan.
11/27/2025
Have a safe and fun Thanksgiving! 🦃
11/25/2025
In our advertiser spotlight, we showcase some of our current advertisers whose products or services you may need at this time. Thank you to our advertisers! View the whole list on our website.
If you'd like to advertise with Pecan South and be featured in the next magazine, contact Blair Krebs at [email protected] for more info on advertising opportunities.
Pecan South November 2025 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our November 2025 advertisers and their contact information. American Pecan Promotion Board, 817-916-0020 Bag Supply Company, 800-722-5790 Bergen Ag Innovation...
11/24/2025
Elevate your meal with this elegant sweet potato soufflé, a symphony of creamy comfort and crunchy pecan elegance. Try this out this Thanksgiving 🦃
Elevate your meal with this elegant sweet potato soufflé, a symphony of creamy comfort and crunchy elegance Sweet Potato Soufflé Ingredients 2 pounds sweet potatoes, rinsed well 6 large eggs, separated ½ cup whole milk ½ cup unsalted butter, melted ½ cup cane syrup, plus more to serve 1 teaspoo...
11/21/2025
This month in Pecan South, see how the American Pecan Promotion Board is working directly with chefs in India, bringing pecans into kitchens and onto menus abroad.
Click to read the full story and explore the global reach of U.S. pecans.
The American Pecan Promotion Board promotes pecans, support research, and sharing information that helps grow demand for U.S. pecans
11/20/2025
This month in Pecan South, Nadia Venticinque explores high-density pecan orchards. She reviews what works, what’s changing, and what growers should know. Click below to read the full article.
Interest in high-density pecan orchards has grown significantly in recent years, driven by the potential to increase yield per hectare and make better use of available space—potentially resulting in a faster return on investment. However, this system also presents significant management challenges...
11/19/2025
November is the third month for Pecan South's 2025 Marketing Guide!
This guide compiles a list of pecan buyers from across the industry who are actively looking to purchase new crop. If you need help finding someone to buy your pecans, the Marketing Guide is one resource at your disposal.
Find it in this month's Pecan South or through the link below.
Published from September through November, Pecan South‘s Marketing Guide provides a list of pecan buyers from across the industry who are looking to purchase nuts from the 2025 crop. Download the Full Marketing Guide for 2025 from our November issue here.
11/18/2025
Don't forget our 8th Annual Harvest Photo Contest back in action! Pecan South is now accepting entries.
Shoot your shot at getting on the cover of our February issue and email your photo with a caption to [email protected] by the end of the day Jan. 10, 2026.
The photo should be large enough for print—at least 615x500 pixels or 8.5x10 inches. Each caption should include the photographer's name and the contact info for the person who submits it.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our staff!
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Published monthly by the Texas Pecan Growers Association, Pecan South wasn’t always known as Pecan South. The American pecan industry’s leading publication started off as a bimonthly publication called Texas Pecan News, which was first published by J.E. Hutchison, the then TPGA secretary.
As the industry changed, the magazine evolved to keep pace. In May 1969, Texas Pecan News was reintroduced as The Pecan Quarterly. With a new name and a new look, the magazine focused more on providing information and advice to the entire Pecan Belt. Although published by the Texas Pecan Growers Association, the staff and TPGA board at the time recognized the need for a publication that could represent and serve the entire industry. This vision remains Pecan South’s mission.
In fact, The Pecan Quarterly was officially designated “the national pecan magazine” by The Federated Pecan Growers of the United States on June 18, 1969 at their meeting in Monroe, Louisiana. By recognizing the magazine as such, the Federated Pecan Growers of the U.S.—now known as the U.S. Pecan Growers Council—bestowed on it the enormous responsibility of being the national voice for pecan growers across the United States.
Even with the goal of growing larger, The Pecan Quarterly held steadfast to its main priority: maintaining quality. It did this by drawing together scientists, researchers, and pecan industry members to provide invaluable knowledge to readers every quarter.
By focusing on quality, the magazine was able to grow yet again. In the 1990s, The Pecan Quarterly acquired Pecan South magazine and adopted its name. With this transformation, Pecan South took on the title of “the national pecan magazine,” one which it continues to hold and cherish today.
As the pecan magazine, Pecan South remains the preferred publication for growers, processors, commercial vendors, and pecan enthusiasts alike. With over 60 years under its belt, this magazine continues to grow, prosper, and stretch its roots in the hopes of reaching pecan growers and industry members not only around the country but also around the world.
If you’d like to learn more about Pecan South, please visit our website or call our office. Or come by our office and meet our staff! We’re located in Bryan, Texas, and our door is always open.
