From News 8 Austin, November 25, 2008...
The Texas pecan crop is one of the smallest in years -- and experts say the drought played a role.
Texas agriculture officials recently estimated this year's crop losses at $1.1 billion from the hot and dry spring and summer.
But last year's bountiful harvest is supplementing the shortfall.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
Pecan shortage worries Texans
From KEYE, November 14, 2008...
The pecan holds a special place in the hearts of many people. Why wouldn't it? The pecan tree is, afterall, the state tree of Texas.
But this year, pecans are in high demand as a shortage is sweeping across the Lone Star State and the nation as a whole. According to the Texas Agriculture Statistics Service, this year the state will yield 32 million pounds of pecans. That's less than half of the 2007 crop. Nationally pecan production is down 47 percent from last year's crop.
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The pecan holds a special place in the hearts of many people. Why wouldn't it? The pecan tree is, afterall, the state tree of Texas.
But this year, pecans are in high demand as a shortage is sweeping across the Lone Star State and the nation as a whole. According to the Texas Agriculture Statistics Service, this year the state will yield 32 million pounds of pecans. That's less than half of the 2007 crop. Nationally pecan production is down 47 percent from last year's crop.
Read more...
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