Bringing a Native Pecan Grove into Commercial Production

Project Overview

FNC06-630
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2006: $4,770.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2008
Region: North Central
State: Missouri
Project Coordinator:
Catherine Tanksley

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Nuts: pecans

Practices

  • Crop Production: alternative crop resources
  • Soil Management: soil analysis, soil quality/health

    Proposal summary:

    Revitalizing a native pecan grove and planting grated pecans in order to increase annual agricultural profitability without increasing soil erosion. This project will also demonstrate use of alternative crop resources rather than the traditional soybeans, corn, and wheat production.

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.