Protecting High-Value Pecan Nut Harvests from Orchard to Co-op

Securing the Harvest Window

Pecan nut farming demands precision during harvest season. When bags are shaken, sorted, and loaded onto flatbeds heading to sorting co-ops, untracked bags or unverified weight classes create shrinkage opportunities.

Vulnerability Points in Orchards

• Unweighted bulk bags sitting unsecured at orchard collection points
• Equipment breakdowns (shakers and sorters) halting harvest momentum
• Missing chain-of-custody logs between farm gate and delivery depot

What to Do

1. Tag Every Bulk Bag: Assign unique identifiers and weights at the orchard block level.
2. Log Transit Handovers: Require signature verification when loading transport vehicles.
3. Monitor Machinery Health: Keep strict maintenance schedules on tree shakers to prevent costly mid-season downtime.

Tight harvest inventory control ensures every kilogram makes it from your trees to the export market buyer.