Mike Pearson examines the damage left behind by Hurricane Idalia. It is estimated that one third of the pecan crop was destroyed. Parts of southeast Georgia received 6 ½ inches of rain and the trees were full of nuts. Over 5,000 trees were destroyed and 30 percent of this year’s pecan production is gone.
Part of the issue for many farms will be the length of time it takes to grow a pecan tree: 5-7 years before the trees lost will be producing nuts again.
The USDA and other officials have been touring Florida and Georgia where the storm hit and are working to help farmers not just replace…
