Many of California growers will be going into their off year. This is not necessarily a bad thing considering the continuing increase in demand for inshell pecans for export. It can be difficult to meet both the size and quality requirements for inshell nuts in an on-year without crop load management of some kind. The returns to growers can be significantly higher if your crop does meet this grade. It is my humble opinion that with the right varieties planted, and focusing on California proven growing techniques, we as pecan growers can realize per acre returns that rival many of the other tree nut crops grown here, while at the same time growing the healthiest, tastiest nut in the State!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank both Blain Farms and Hamilton Ranches for their generous support of our association by agreeing to pay the association dues of any grower that sells their pecans to them. This really helps the association’s ability to represent all of California’s growers by keeping them informed of current happenings in the pecan industry.
The California Pecan Growers Association will be having their Annual Meeting in Chico, CA on August 29th and 30th. We will be having orchard tours on the morning of August 30th and the speaker presentations that afternoon. It truly is something you shouldn’t miss!
Garry Vance