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29
Sep
2021
Notice of Assessment Rate Change Beginning October 1, 2021
Important News from the American Pecan Council to all Handlers
In anticipation of the American Pecan Promotion Board beginning assessment collections on October 1st, the American Pecan Council (APC) approved a lowering in the assessment rate for handled pecans within the area of production in the September 22, 2021 Council Meeting. The APC lowered the assessment rate to ensure that the US industry will continue to pay the same rate under both programs, while ensuring that marketing programs continue smoothly and seamlessly. The rate change reduces the assessment for improved pecans to $0.01 and Native/Seedling and Substandard pecans to $0.00 beginning in the October 2021 monthly reporting forms due on November 10th. The new assessment rate will be reflected in the portal for the October reports. Please see the assessment rates by month outlined below.

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17
Sep
2021
Pandemic Response and Safety Grant Program
The Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant Program provides funding to help small specialty crop producers, food processors, manufacturers, distributors and farmers markets recover costs incurred by responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, including for measures to protect workers. This program is authorized and funded under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (Pub. L. No. 116—260). The minimum funding request amount is $1,500. The maximum funding request amount is $20,000. No cost sharing or matching funds are required. Grants will cover activities associated with:

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01
Oct
2021
In Memory of Bruce Caris
The American Pecan Council and staff are deeply saddened by the recent loss of Bruce Caris. Bruce served as the Vice Chair of the American Pecan Council and the Chairman of the Marketing committee. He certainly did not take those duties lightly. He was a very active member in the pecan industry and his leadership and achievements will never be forgotten. He will forever remain one of the prominent leaders in the pecan industry.

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05
Mar
2021
Biden Administration Reduces Some UK Tariffs

The Biden Administration announced that it is suspending some tariffs on the United Kingdom. Although the lifting of the tariffs has little to do with farmers, it is an indicator that the administration is looking at lifting tariffs with trading partners. (more…)

05
Mar
2021
Pecan Growers Return on Investment Study Published

Please find attached a summary memo and a copy of the Federal Agriculture Improvement & Reform (FAIR) Act Study for the American Pecan Council.  The purpose of the independent study is to ensure that the industry’s resources are being utilized in an efficient and effective manner. Federal Marketing Orders are required to conduct a FAIR Act Study to monitor this. According to the study’s Executive Summary: (more…)

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