After Back-to-back Hurricanes, Georgia’s Pecan Farmers Brace for the Future

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Wednesday, October 8th, 2025

Hurricane season coincides with pecan season.

Severe weather is seldom kind to agriculture. A hard freeze too late in March or April shrinks a peach crop, while excessive temperatures and moisture yield lackluster, fungus-ridden tomatoes. Between mid-August and mid-October, the Atlantic faces peak hurricane season, leaving Georgia’s pecan crop particularly vulnerable.

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