ABOVE- Bill Doyle displays his awards from December’s Menard County Pecan Show. BELOW- John, Barry and Billy Kniffen, along with Bill Doyle, tend to business during the 2025 county pecan show. Courtesy photos.
ABOVE- There were a total of 31 pecan show entries /samples at the Menard County Pecan Show which was judged by Mills County AgriLife Extension Agent Tom Guthrie.
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BELOW- The local Kniffen families were well-represented at the Menard County Pecan Show in December. Pictured left to right: Barry, Novice, Ann, Katherine and Novice Kniffen with their show awards. Courtesy photo.
Menard County has long been known as a producer of some of the top-quality pecans in the state. While the one-time pecan heyday may have levelled off over the years, county producers still have a place to showcase the different varieties grown here in Menard.Judging criteria when evaluating the different varieties of pecans include kernel weight percentage, color, fill, and blemishes. If...
