Bumper crop reported for a Gulf Coast holiday favorite: pecans

It’s been a good year to be in the pecan business. Local growers say the southeastern United States experienced a bumper crop this season. Doug Bishop, who along with his family owns B&B Pecan Company, says that’s something pecan farmers in our area have not seen in more than four years. “Last year wasn’t much of a crop, but we did have a crop, and for two years Ivan and Katrina took our crop. So, we’re really thankful to get this crop in this year.”

Growers say the abundance of nuts this season has driven down the prices of pecans, so expect to pay less for your pecans this Holiday Season.

Bumper crop reported for a Gulf Coast holiday favorite