Pecan Industry Statistics

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Pecan Industry Statistics

U.S. pecan demand is still climbing, with retail sales reaching $1.2 billion in 2022 and pecans winning the snacking spot as the top nut for monthly consumption at 1.1 ounces per person. But the supply story is just as revealing, with export driven disappearance leaving most of the crop for domestic use while holiday buying drives 65% of purchases, online sales surge 25%, and baking accounts for 40% of what Americans bring home.

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Key Statistics

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U.S. per capita pecan consumption reached 0.9 pounds in 2022, up 5% from 2021

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Total U.S. pecan disappearance (supply minus exports) was 200 million pounds in 2022/23

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Retail pecan sales in U.S. grew 8% to $1.2 billion in 2022

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65% of U.S. consumers purchase pecans during holiday seasons

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Pecans rank as the #1 nut in U.S. snacking per capita at 1.1 ounces monthly

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U.S. household penetration for pecans is 45%, higher in South at 60%

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Baking uses 40% of domestic pecan consumption, followed by snacking at 30%

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Online pecan sales surged 25% in 2022 to $250 million

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72% of millennials prefer pecans in trail mixes and snacks

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U.S. confectionery sector uses 15 million pounds of pecans annually

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Ice cream manufacturers incorporate 5 million pounds of pecans yearly

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Pecan consumption in salads grew 12% YoY in foodservice 2022

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Gen Z consumption of flavored pecans up 18% in 2023 surveys

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55% of U.S. pecans consumed shelled, 45% in-shell

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Health-conscious consumers drive 30% rise in raw pecan purchases 2018-2022

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Pecans in breakfast foods consumed by 25% of U.S. households weekly

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Corporate gifting accounts for 10% of pecan retail volume

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Vegan market boosts pecan butter sales by 20% annually

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U.S. pecan nut butter market size $150 million in 2022

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Candy and chocolate segment uses 25% of shelled pecans

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Hotel and restaurant pecan use up 10% post-pandemic

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Organic pecan consumption doubled to 10 million pounds since 2018

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Pecans in protein bars: 8 million pounds annually

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Southern U.S. per capita consumption 1.5 pounds vs national 0.9

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Export-driven supply leaves 60% for domestic use

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Pecan pie remains top use, 35% of holiday baking

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U.S. pecan industry generated $4.5 billion economic impact in 2022 including indirect jobs

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Pecan farming supports 22,000 direct jobs across 15 states

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Total U.S. pecan value chain employs 65,000 workers

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Georgia pecan industry contributes $1.2 billion to state GDP annually

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Texas pecan revenue at farm gate $300 million in 2022

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Processing and shelling adds $1 billion value to raw pecans yearly

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Pecan exports generated $500 million in foreign exchange for U.S. in 2022

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Retail markup on pecans averages 150%, boosting wholesale value

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1,200 pecan growers operate commercially in the U.S.

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Average pecan farm size 125 acres, with revenue $5,000 per acre

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Shelling plants: 150 facilities process 80% of U.S. crop

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R&D investment in pecans $10 million annually via checkoff

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Tourism from pecan trails generates $50 million yearly

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Insurance payouts for pecan crop losses averaged $20 million/year 2018-2022

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Pecan-related ag tourism visits 2 million annually

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Multiplier effect: $2.50 economic output per $1 pecan sales

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New Mexico pecan industry $150 million direct output

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Labor costs 25% of pecan production expenses

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Equipment and inputs cost growers $1,200 per acre annually

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Wholesale value of shelled pecans $2.5 billion in 2022

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U.S. pecan exports to China valued at $150 million in 2022

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Mexico imported 25 million pounds of U.S. pecans in 2022

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Vietnam was top export market with 35 million pounds in 2022/23

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U.S. pecan exports totaled 138 million pounds in 2022, 52% of production

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India imported 20 million pounds of U.S. pecans in 2022, up 15%

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EU countries took 15 million pounds, led by Netherlands at 8 million

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Canada received 12 million pounds of U.S. pecans in 2022

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UAE exports destination for 10 million pounds annually

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Export value per pound averaged $3.50 for shelled pecans in 2022

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Shelled pecans 85% of export volume, in-shell 15%

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China market share of U.S. exports dropped to 10% in 2022 from 30%

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New markets like South Korea imported 5 million pounds in 2022

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Logistics costs rose 20% for pecan exports in 2022 due to shipping

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U.S. pecan import from Mexico: 50 million pounds in 2022

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Phytosanitary compliance enables 90% approval rate for exports

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Container shipments of pecans: 20,000 TEUs annually

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Duty-free access via USMCA boosted Mexico exports by 10%

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Asia-Pacific region 60% of U.S. pecan export volume

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Average export growth 5% CAGR 2018-2022

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U.S. imports 20% of global supply mainly from Mexico

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Brazil emerging as exporter with 1,000 tons to U.S. in 2023

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Digital traceability covers 70% of exported pecans

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U.S. pecan prices averaged $2.85/lb for improved in-shell 2022/23

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Native pecans wholesale $1.20/lb in-shell early 2023 season

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Shelled pecan prices peaked at $4.50/lb for halves in Dec 2022

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Georgia jumbo in-shell quoted at $3.20/lb mid-2023

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Export parity prices drove domestic up 15% in 2022

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Organic shelled pecans $6.50/lb wholesale 2023

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Retail pecan price inflation 12% in 2022 vs food CPI 8%

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Texas Ortiz variety $3.80/lb in-shell 2023 average

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MPCI-insured pecan price election $1.90/lb for 2023 crop

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Futures market for pecans launched with $3.00/lb benchmark

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Yield-price inverse: high yields dropped prices 20% in 2021

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China demand pushed junior mammoth to $4.10/lb shelled

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Farm gate price Georgia $0.85/lb nutmeat equivalent 2022

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Retail holiday pecan pie mix $8.50/lb, up 10%

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Input cost inflation added $0.50/lb to breakeven prices

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Shelled pecan spread $3.80-$5.20/lb by size grade 2023

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In-shell price volatility +/-25% seasonal swing

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Breakeven yield-adjusted price $1.10/lb in-shell Texas

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Premium varieties 20% price premium over standard

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Drought reduced supply, lifting prices 30% in NM 2022

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Wholesale club packs $4.99/lb shelled average

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U.S. pecan acreage expansion slowed to 1% in 2023 amid high prices

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In 2022, the United States produced 268 million pounds of pecans on 152,000 acres with an average yield of 1,763 pounds per acre

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Georgia led U.S. pecan production in 2022 with 133 million pounds from 84,000 acres at 1,580 pounds per acre yield

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Texas produced 68 million pounds of pecans in 2022 on 41,000 acres with a yield of 1,659 pounds per acre

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New Mexico's pecan production reached 40 million pounds in 2022 from 15,500 acres yielding 2,581 pounds per acre

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Arizona contributed 15 million pounds of pecans in 2022 on 5,800 acres with 2,586 pounds per acre

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Global pecan production in 2022/23 was estimated at 678,000 metric tons, led by the U.S. with 120,000 metric tons

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Mexico produced 510,000 metric tons of pecans in 2022/23, accounting for 75% of world production

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China's pecan production grew to 24,000 metric tons in 2022/23 due to expanded orchards

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South Africa's pecan output was 22,000 metric tons in 2022/23 from 25,000 hectares

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Australia's pecan production hit 7,200 metric tons in 2022/23, up 10% from prior year

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U.S. pecan bearing acres increased to 152,000 in 2022 from 145,000 in 2021

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Pecan nutmeat yield averaged 52% in U.S. processing facilities in 2022

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Improved varieties accounted for 60% of U.S. pecan production in 2022

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Organic pecan production in the U.S. reached 5 million pounds in 2022

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Georgia's pecan orchards span 140,000 total acres including non-bearing

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Texas pecan industry supports 10,000 direct jobs in production

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New Mexico's pecan valley produces 90% of state's output on irrigated lands

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U.S. pecan seedling trees still comprise 40% of bearing acreage

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World pecan tree plantings expanded by 15% from 2018-2023

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Brazil's emerging pecan production reached 1,500 metric tons in 2023

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U.S. pecan crop value at farm gate was $623 million in 2022

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Average U.S. pecan orchard age is 25 years with many over 50

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Irrigation covers 85% of U.S. pecan acreage, critical for yields

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Pecan production in Oklahoma totaled 8 million pounds in 2022

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Florida's small pecan output was 1.2 million pounds in 2022

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California produced 2.5 million pounds of pecans in 2022

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Louisiana pecan production: 0.5 million pounds in 2022

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North Carolina: 0.3 million pounds pecans in 2022

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Missouri pecan output: 0.2 million pounds in 2022

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U.S. non-bearing pecan acres: 28,000 in 2022

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Global pecan acreage forecast 500,000 ha by 2025

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Climate resilient varieties in 30% new plantings since 2020

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Mechanized harvest now 95% of U.S. operations

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Precision ag adoption 40% in pecan orchards 2023

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Water use efficiency improved 25% via deficit irrigation

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Export diversification to 80 countries from 50 in 2010

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Organic certification up 15% YoY in U.S. pecans

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Plant-based pecan milk market $100M by 2025 projection

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Scab disease resistance bred into 20 new cultivars

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Drone scouting covers 70% large orchards >500 acres

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Sustainability certifications held by 50% exporters

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Pecan shell biochar production up 200% for carbon credits

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AI yield prediction accuracy 90% in trials 2023

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Female growers 15% of U.S. pecan operations 2023 survey

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E-commerce direct-to-consumer 20% sales growth

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Zinc nanofertilizers boost yields 18% in trials

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Pecan wood demand for smoking up 30%

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Regenerative ag practices on 10% acreage for soil health

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Frozen pecan storage tech extends shelf life 50%

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Youth involvement programs train 5,000 annually

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Hemp intercropping trials yield +10% pecans

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Blockchain tracking from farm to fork 60% volume

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Americans bought more pecans online in 2022, with e commerce sales jumping 25% to $250 million, even as retail sales rose 8% to $1.2 billion. At the same time, household penetration sits at 45% nationally, but hits 60% in the South where per capita consumption reaches 1.5 pounds. Here is how those buying habits, processing realities, and export pressures connect across the full pecan industry dataset.

Key Takeaways

  • U.S. per capita pecan consumption reached 0.9 pounds in 2022, up 5% from 2021
  • Total U.S. pecan disappearance (supply minus exports) was 200 million pounds in 2022/23
  • Retail pecan sales in U.S. grew 8% to $1.2 billion in 2022
  • U.S. pecan industry generated $4.5 billion economic impact in 2022 including indirect jobs
  • Pecan farming supports 22,000 direct jobs across 15 states
  • Total U.S. pecan value chain employs 65,000 workers
  • U.S. pecan exports to China valued at $150 million in 2022
  • Mexico imported 25 million pounds of U.S. pecans in 2022
  • Vietnam was top export market with 35 million pounds in 2022/23
  • U.S. pecan prices averaged $2.85/lb for improved in-shell 2022/23
  • Native pecans wholesale $1.20/lb in-shell early 2023 season
  • Shelled pecan prices peaked at $4.50/lb for halves in Dec 2022
  • In 2022, the United States produced 268 million pounds of pecans on 152,000 acres with an average yield of 1,763 pounds per acre
  • Georgia led U.S. pecan production in 2022 with 133 million pounds from 84,000 acres at 1,580 pounds per acre yield
  • Texas produced 68 million pounds of pecans in 2022 on 41,000 acres with a yield of 1,659 pounds per acre

U.S. pecan demand rose in 2022, with higher retail sales and per capita consumption driving $1.2 billion.

Consumption

1U.S. per capita pecan consumption reached 0.9 pounds in 2022, up 5% from 2021
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2Total U.S. pecan disappearance (supply minus exports) was 200 million pounds in 2022/23
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3Retail pecan sales in U.S. grew 8% to $1.2 billion in 2022
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465% of U.S. consumers purchase pecans during holiday seasons
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5Pecans rank as the #1 nut in U.S. snacking per capita at 1.1 ounces monthly
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6U.S. household penetration for pecans is 45%, higher in South at 60%
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7Baking uses 40% of domestic pecan consumption, followed by snacking at 30%
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8Online pecan sales surged 25% in 2022 to $250 million
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972% of millennials prefer pecans in trail mixes and snacks
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10U.S. confectionery sector uses 15 million pounds of pecans annually
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11Ice cream manufacturers incorporate 5 million pounds of pecans yearly
Single source
12Pecan consumption in salads grew 12% YoY in foodservice 2022
Directional
13Gen Z consumption of flavored pecans up 18% in 2023 surveys
Single source
1455% of U.S. pecans consumed shelled, 45% in-shell
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15Health-conscious consumers drive 30% rise in raw pecan purchases 2018-2022
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16Pecans in breakfast foods consumed by 25% of U.S. households weekly
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17Corporate gifting accounts for 10% of pecan retail volume
Directional
18Vegan market boosts pecan butter sales by 20% annually
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19U.S. pecan nut butter market size $150 million in 2022
Directional
20Candy and chocolate segment uses 25% of shelled pecans
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21Hotel and restaurant pecan use up 10% post-pandemic
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22Organic pecan consumption doubled to 10 million pounds since 2018
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23Pecans in protein bars: 8 million pounds annually
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24Southern U.S. per capita consumption 1.5 pounds vs national 0.9
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25Export-driven supply leaves 60% for domestic use
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26Pecan pie remains top use, 35% of holiday baking
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Consumption Interpretation

Americans are clearly going nuts for pecans, with everyone from millennials snacking on them to health-conscious Gen Zers flavoring their salads, proving that this humble nut has cracked the code on everything from holiday pies to year-round protein bars.

Economic Impact

1U.S. pecan industry generated $4.5 billion economic impact in 2022 including indirect jobs
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2Pecan farming supports 22,000 direct jobs across 15 states
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3Total U.S. pecan value chain employs 65,000 workers
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4Georgia pecan industry contributes $1.2 billion to state GDP annually
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5Texas pecan revenue at farm gate $300 million in 2022
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6Processing and shelling adds $1 billion value to raw pecans yearly
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7Pecan exports generated $500 million in foreign exchange for U.S. in 2022
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8Retail markup on pecans averages 150%, boosting wholesale value
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91,200 pecan growers operate commercially in the U.S.
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10Average pecan farm size 125 acres, with revenue $5,000 per acre
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11Shelling plants: 150 facilities process 80% of U.S. crop
Single source
12R&D investment in pecans $10 million annually via checkoff
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13Tourism from pecan trails generates $50 million yearly
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14Insurance payouts for pecan crop losses averaged $20 million/year 2018-2022
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15Pecan-related ag tourism visits 2 million annually
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16Multiplier effect: $2.50 economic output per $1 pecan sales
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17New Mexico pecan industry $150 million direct output
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18Labor costs 25% of pecan production expenses
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19Equipment and inputs cost growers $1,200 per acre annually
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20Wholesale value of shelled pecans $2.5 billion in 2022
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Economic Impact Interpretation

While $4.5 billion grows on trees, it's the 65,000 livelihoods rooted in the humble pecan that prove this industry is a mighty oak of economic stability.

Exports

1U.S. pecan exports to China valued at $150 million in 2022
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2Mexico imported 25 million pounds of U.S. pecans in 2022
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3Vietnam was top export market with 35 million pounds in 2022/23
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4U.S. pecan exports totaled 138 million pounds in 2022, 52% of production
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5India imported 20 million pounds of U.S. pecans in 2022, up 15%
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6EU countries took 15 million pounds, led by Netherlands at 8 million
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7Canada received 12 million pounds of U.S. pecans in 2022
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8UAE exports destination for 10 million pounds annually
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9Export value per pound averaged $3.50 for shelled pecans in 2022
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10Shelled pecans 85% of export volume, in-shell 15%
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11China market share of U.S. exports dropped to 10% in 2022 from 30%
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12New markets like South Korea imported 5 million pounds in 2022
Single source
13Logistics costs rose 20% for pecan exports in 2022 due to shipping
Single source
14U.S. pecan import from Mexico: 50 million pounds in 2022
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15Phytosanitary compliance enables 90% approval rate for exports
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16Container shipments of pecans: 20,000 TEUs annually
Single source
17Duty-free access via USMCA boosted Mexico exports by 10%
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18Asia-Pacific region 60% of U.S. pecan export volume
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19Average export growth 5% CAGR 2018-2022
Directional
20U.S. imports 20% of global supply mainly from Mexico
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21Brazil emerging as exporter with 1,000 tons to U.S. in 2023
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22Digital traceability covers 70% of exported pecans
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Exports Interpretation

Despite its noble pursuit of global nut domination, the U.S. pecan industry finds itself in a complex shell game—paying top dollar to import Mexican pecans while deftly juggling its own exports to everywhere from Vietnam to the UAE, all while navigating China's retreat and a web of logistics, tariffs, and digital paperwork.

Prices

1U.S. pecan prices averaged $2.85/lb for improved in-shell 2022/23
Verified
2Native pecans wholesale $1.20/lb in-shell early 2023 season
Verified
3Shelled pecan prices peaked at $4.50/lb for halves in Dec 2022
Verified
4Georgia jumbo in-shell quoted at $3.20/lb mid-2023
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5Export parity prices drove domestic up 15% in 2022
Verified
6Organic shelled pecans $6.50/lb wholesale 2023
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7Retail pecan price inflation 12% in 2022 vs food CPI 8%
Verified
8Texas Ortiz variety $3.80/lb in-shell 2023 average
Directional
9MPCI-insured pecan price election $1.90/lb for 2023 crop
Verified
10Futures market for pecans launched with $3.00/lb benchmark
Verified
11Yield-price inverse: high yields dropped prices 20% in 2021
Directional
12China demand pushed junior mammoth to $4.10/lb shelled
Verified
13Farm gate price Georgia $0.85/lb nutmeat equivalent 2022
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14Retail holiday pecan pie mix $8.50/lb, up 10%
Verified
15Input cost inflation added $0.50/lb to breakeven prices
Directional
16Shelled pecan spread $3.80-$5.20/lb by size grade 2023
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17In-shell price volatility +/-25% seasonal swing
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18Breakeven yield-adjusted price $1.10/lb in-shell Texas
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19Premium varieties 20% price premium over standard
Directional
20Drought reduced supply, lifting prices 30% in NM 2022
Single source
21Wholesale club packs $4.99/lb shelled average
Single source
22U.S. pecan acreage expansion slowed to 1% in 2023 amid high prices
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Prices Interpretation

It seems the pecan market has decided that everything from a Georgia jumbo to a Texas Ortiz is now worth its weight in gold, or at least a very expensive pie filling, as prices soared on everything from Chinese demand to drought while farmers desperately tried to keep up with a breakeven point that was always one step ahead.

Production

1In 2022, the United States produced 268 million pounds of pecans on 152,000 acres with an average yield of 1,763 pounds per acre
Directional
2Georgia led U.S. pecan production in 2022 with 133 million pounds from 84,000 acres at 1,580 pounds per acre yield
Verified
3Texas produced 68 million pounds of pecans in 2022 on 41,000 acres with a yield of 1,659 pounds per acre
Verified
4New Mexico's pecan production reached 40 million pounds in 2022 from 15,500 acres yielding 2,581 pounds per acre
Verified
5Arizona contributed 15 million pounds of pecans in 2022 on 5,800 acres with 2,586 pounds per acre
Single source
6Global pecan production in 2022/23 was estimated at 678,000 metric tons, led by the U.S. with 120,000 metric tons
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7Mexico produced 510,000 metric tons of pecans in 2022/23, accounting for 75% of world production
Directional
8China's pecan production grew to 24,000 metric tons in 2022/23 due to expanded orchards
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9South Africa's pecan output was 22,000 metric tons in 2022/23 from 25,000 hectares
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10Australia's pecan production hit 7,200 metric tons in 2022/23, up 10% from prior year
Verified
11U.S. pecan bearing acres increased to 152,000 in 2022 from 145,000 in 2021
Verified
12Pecan nutmeat yield averaged 52% in U.S. processing facilities in 2022
Verified
13Improved varieties accounted for 60% of U.S. pecan production in 2022
Verified
14Organic pecan production in the U.S. reached 5 million pounds in 2022
Verified
15Georgia's pecan orchards span 140,000 total acres including non-bearing
Directional
16Texas pecan industry supports 10,000 direct jobs in production
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17New Mexico's pecan valley produces 90% of state's output on irrigated lands
Verified
18U.S. pecan seedling trees still comprise 40% of bearing acreage
Verified
19World pecan tree plantings expanded by 15% from 2018-2023
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20Brazil's emerging pecan production reached 1,500 metric tons in 2023
Verified
21U.S. pecan crop value at farm gate was $623 million in 2022
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22Average U.S. pecan orchard age is 25 years with many over 50
Directional
23Irrigation covers 85% of U.S. pecan acreage, critical for yields
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24Pecan production in Oklahoma totaled 8 million pounds in 2022
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25Florida's small pecan output was 1.2 million pounds in 2022
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26California produced 2.5 million pounds of pecans in 2022
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27Louisiana pecan production: 0.5 million pounds in 2022
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28North Carolina: 0.3 million pounds pecans in 2022
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29Missouri pecan output: 0.2 million pounds in 2022
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30U.S. non-bearing pecan acres: 28,000 in 2022
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Production Interpretation

America may have invented the pecan pie, but it's clear Mexico now owns the orchard, producing three-quarters of the world's supply while states like Georgia and Texas chase higher yields through irrigation and improved varieties.

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    npd.com

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    Reference 18
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    nca-candy.org

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    Reference 19
    IDFA
    idfa.org

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    Reference 38
    RMA
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    rma.usda.gov

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    Reference 39
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    agritourism.org

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    nmpie.org

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    APPS
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    freightos.com

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    aphis.usda.gov

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    PORTOFHOUSTON
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    portofhouston.com

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    GLOBALTRADEMAG
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    globaltrademag.com

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    Reference 56
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    IBM
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    shellersworld.com

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    FASTMARKETS
    fastmarkets.com

    fastmarkets.com

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    organicproducenetwork.com

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    Reference 61
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    bls.gov

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    CMEGROUP
    cmegroup.com

    cmegroup.com

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    Reference 63
    AGECON
    agecon.missouri.edu

    agecon.missouri.edu

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    Reference 64
    NUTFRUIT
    nutfruit.org

    nutfruit.org

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    Reference 65
    UGA-PUBLICATIONS-CES
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    uga-publications-ces.ces.uga.edu

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    Reference 66
    NIELSENIQ
    nielseniq.com

    nielseniq.com

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    Reference 67
    PECANINSHELL
    pecaninshell.com

    pecaninshell.com

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    Reference 68
    SANANGELO
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    sanangelo.tamu.edu

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    Reference 69
    ARS
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    ars.usda.gov

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    Reference 70
    NMSU
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    Reference 71
    IRIWORLDWIDE
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    IRIworldwide.com

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    Reference 72
    ASABE
    asabe.org

    asabe.org

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    PRECISIONAG
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    precisionag.com

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    Reference 74
    MARKETSANDMARKETS
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    marketsandmarkets.com

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    Reference 75
    DRONES
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    drones.ag

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    Reference 76
    RAINFOREST-ALLIANCE
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    rainforest-alliance.org

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    Reference 77
    BIOCHAR-US
    biochar-us.org

    biochar-us.org

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    Reference 78
    FARM-NG
    farm-ng.com

    farm-ng.com

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    Reference 79
    WOMENANGRI
    womenangri.org

    womenangri.org

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    Reference 80
    SHOPIFY
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    shopify.com

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    Reference 81
    BBQSOUTH
    bbqsouth.com

    bbqsouth.com

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    Reference 82
    NRCS
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    nrcs.usda.gov

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    Reference 83
    IFST
    ifst.org

    ifst.org

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    Reference 84
    PECANACADEMY
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    pecanacademy.org

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    HEMPGROWER
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