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How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple — an expert explains the 8,000-year history

Grafting pecans became popular after an enslaved man named Antoine who lived on a Louisiana plantation successfully produced ...
KXAN

Pecan farmer faced disaster — then he turned to science and broke records

Troy Swift faced his farm collapsing, but turned to regenerative farming for help. (KXAN/Eric Henrikson) Caldwell County, TX (KXAN) — Troy Swift walks through his orchard, Swift River Pecans, on a ...

Milton residents hope to save old pecan tree from development

The pecan tree is located on the northwest corner of Union Street Extended and Broadkill Road, where a Royal Farms will be ...
WSB-TV

After back-to-back hurricanes, Georgia’s pecan farmers brace for the future

Hurricane season coincides with pecan season. Severe weather is seldom kind to agriculture. A hard freeze too late in March or April shrinks a peach crop, while excessive temperatures and moisture ...
KRQE Blogs

‘We’ve been kind of underrepresented’: The state of New Mexico’s pecan industry

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — New Mexico is known for its pecan crops. In 2019, the state produced a record-breaking 96 million pounds worth of pecans. The state has since maintained its status as one of the ...