Pecan production above expectations amid uncertain market

Texas pecan production appears better than expected, but market uncertainty amid the pandemic looms, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

Larry Stein, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension horticulturist, Uvalde, said expectations were for a belowaverage year, especially since 2019 production levels were above average. Pecan tree performances are historically down following boon prod…