Jerry Dowdy of Georgia’s Atwell Pecan dies

Jerry David Dowdy, owner of Atwell Pecan Co. in Wrens, Georgia, has died. He was 77. Dowdy, who died April 12, was born in 1947 in Glennville, Georgia. A former chairman of the National Pecan Sh... more »

ProBlad Verde fungicide receives California CDPR approval

Sym-Agro has announced that the California CDPR has approved the expanded crop and disease uses of ProBlad Verde fungicide. As a result of this approval, ProBlad is now registered for use on blueberri... more »

Pecan companies collaborate to expand production, ensure quality

Pecan Nation and South Georgia Pecan Company have recently joined forces to expand production, ensure quality and increase efficiencies. more »

UC ANR offers scholarships for agriculture students

UC ANR will accept applications and nominations of outstanding students pursuing careers in agriculture through May 13, 2024, for UC Agriculture and Natural Resources scholarships and awards. Stud... more »

American pistachio shipments on the rise

Meridian Growers, a prominent name in the pistachio industry, released its March shipment report, indicating a robust performance for American pistachios. According to the report, March 2024 shipments... more »

American Pecan Council unveils unified strategy to promote nutrition, growth

In a recent email, the American Pecan Council (APC) and the American Pecan Promotion Board (APPB) announced the launch of the Unified Pecan Promotion Plan (UPPP), aimed at re... more »