Published monthly, Pecan South is the preferred industry magazine for growers, processors, commercial vendors, and all others interested in pecans.
01/01/2026
Start the new year with the January issue of Pecan South.
Our cover showcases Lee’s Pecan Farm, a family‑run orchard in the southern Arizona desert. Here, the Lees nurture pecan trees that produce consistently rich, flavorful pecans. Photo courtesy of Jackie Lee in Willcox, Arizona.
Our countdown continues! 🎆
Coming in at #2 on Pecan South’s most-read list of 2025: “High-Density Pecan Orchards: Benefits, Challenges, and Recommendations” by Nadia Venticinque. 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...
12/28/2025
Coming in at number 3, the most popular article in 2025: Hitching Our Wagon to Pecans. A small town in Arkansas gets a pecan makeover!
In the last couple years, Keo has leaned all the way in. We’ve declared ourselves the Pecan Capital of Arkansas, and we’ve rebranded our annual winter gathering as the Arkansas Pecan Festival. But this isn’t just about throwing a party—it’s a strategy for community revitalization. Sure, we...
From our family at Pecan South to yours, Merry Christmas! 🎄
We appreciate your support and all the hard work you do. We plan to continue to provide the educational tools needed to make your pecan business a success.
12/24/2025
Gingerbread spice, buttery pecans, and a drizzle of maple caramel come together in this festive cake. Hidden poached pears at the center make for a beautiful surprise when sliced.
Tap the link in our bio to get the recipe and wow your guests this season.
Prep Time: 1 h 45 mins Naturally sweet pecans combine with gingerbread and maple caramel in this show-stopping dessert. Poached pears are placed in the middle of the cake for a beautiful presentation when sliced. Ingredients For the poached pears: 2 cups apple cider 1 cinnamon stick 6 cloves 3 small...
Maple-roasted root vegetables meet candied pecans and creamy goat cheese, a holiday side worth sharing! Full recipe from
Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese make an impressive side dish. The carrots and parsnips are cooked in a seasoned maple butter mixture.
12/19/2025
How's your harvest? As pecan harvest season continues, some of you are wrapping up while others are just getting started. Each orchard’s story is shaped by patience, care, and hard work. Whether your bins are full or you’re still shaking trees, we’d love to hear from you. Share your yearly reflections or send us a photo, your harvest could be featured in Pecan South!
12/17/2025
The Noble Research Institute is excited to introduce Noble Orchard Essentials! This course focuses on orchardists and viticulturists seeking practical research-based guidance to improve their operations.
This three-day course equips growers with the skills they need to apply proven principles immediately for:
- Increased orchard and vineyard resilience
- Optimized profits and quality
- Reduced costs and inputs
The first offering of this course will take place March 17-19, 2026, at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. Participants will gain in-field experience and actionable strategies tailored to real-world production challenges for specialty crops.
Learn more about this new course at through the link below.
Hands-on course teaches producers practical techniques to improve soil vitality, optimize profits and reduce input costs
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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.