Record pecan prices in US
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Experts say this demand has led to larger groves and more pecan trees. Those trees take about 8 years to produce pecans.
"Hopefully demand will hold up and these pecans will have a market, have somewhere to go at a good price," said Lee County Extension Agent Doug Collins.
Collins said the drought in California could lead to premium for Southern pecans this year as well.
Source: walb.com