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.
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…
