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.
Menard County Pecan Show
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 you are i…
