U.S. Pecan Harvest Drops 12%
WASHINGTON - Oct 11/24 -SNS -- Pecan production is forecast at 271 million pounds, down 12% from 2023, according to the USDA's latest crop production forecast.
Improved varieties are expected to produce 256 million pounds, or 95% of the total. The native and seedling varieties are expected to produce 14.6 million pounds, making up the remaining 5% of production.
Pecan Production by Variety - States and United States: 2023 and
Forecasted October 1, 2024
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: Utilized production (in-shell basis)
State and variety :-------------------------------------------
: 2023 : 2024
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: 1,000 pounds
:
Arizona .................: 42,300 37,000
Improved ...............: 42,300 37,000
:
Georgia .................: 108,000 99,000
Improved ...............: 108,000 99,000
:
New Mexico ..............: 107,500 91,000
Improved ...............: 107,500 91,000
:
Oklahoma ................: 18,150 14,800
Improved ...............: 4,300 2,300
Native and seedling ....: 13,850 12,500
:
Texas ...................: 30,800 29,100
Improved ...............: 25,500 27,000
Native and seedling ....: 5,300 2,100
:
United States ...........: 306,750 270,900
Improved ...............: 287,600 256,300
Native and seedling ....: 19,150 14,600
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