Epic Drought

This morning while I was working out at the gym, I heard a news report on the Today Show talking about the extreme drought in Texas. It was so sad to see all the farmers talking about lost crops, having to sell off livestock, and some of them closing down their family farms. It was crazy to see boats sitting on dry land and to see wild animals going into residential areas just to find water.

The reporter said Texas would need at least 17 inches of rain to get out of our "state of drought". I think 17 inches would help out tremendously, but we will still need it to rain often for the next several months.

According to KAUZ's website, as of today, it has now been 45 days without rain and there have been 64 days of 100 degree and above temperatures in our area. This just breaks my heart.

I know water restrictions are fast approaching and I have about given up on all my potted plants at home. My only hope is to save the perennial flowers I have planted in my flower beds.

With all this being said, the outlook for pecans is not good. We will have a short crop and we will be lucky to have any crop at all.

Jake and our staff out at the orchards are working to keep water pumping from our wells to save our crop. We are some of the lucky ones to have water wells we can use on our land. Many pecan growers around the state have already lost entire crops due to this drought.

Pray for rain. Pray for rain...not only for the farmers that need it...but because everyone needs it. These drought conditions will have a ripple effect causing prices to be higher for everything from food to clothing.

Pray for rain...lots of it!

The Fudge Flavor of the Month for August is...

...Pina Colada Fudge!!!

This is one of Kathy's absolute favorite fudge flavors...so of course she decided to make it a few days only!!!

Stop in for a taste!

And while you are here get some Watermelon Fudge...once it is gone it will be gone until next summer!!!

Desperate Times...

I know God knows our needs. I also know He will provide for us. I also know my 3 year old has been praying hard for rain!

Times are getting very desperate around here. We are about to enter a sever water shortage which will mean limited to almost no watering.

For those of you who might not know a lot about trees...pecan trees especially...they need water...and LOTS of it right now.

Before the pecan's meat solidifies the pecan goes through a "water stage"...thus the need for a lot of water. If we don't get rain or are not allowed to water then the trees will not have enough water to make the pecans fill out properly...or at all in some cases.

I know lots of farmers...and just people in general...are hurting right now. Animals too! Pray for rain! Pray for several days of good, soaking rain to fall all over the state of Texas, Oklahoma, and whichever other states are experiencing drought conditions too.

Dublin Dr. Pepper is back!

Yesterday I made a quick trip down to Dublin, TX to pick up several cases of the 6 packs of 8 ounce Dublin Dr. Pepper bottles . Made with real Imperial Sugar, these Dr. Peppers are truly a Texas original.

I also picked up some Dublin Dr. Pepper cake and frosting mixes as well as Dublin Dr. Pepper syrup. All these make great gifts for friends, family, or for yourself!

Stop in to see all the new items we have!!!

And remember...PRAY FOR RAIN!!!

Fudge Flavor of the Month for July is...

...Watermelon Fudge!

This flavor is not only a must taste...it is also a must see!!!

Kathy did a fabulous job making this fudge taste just like watermelon...only with the texture of fudge. She had to layer 3 colors of fudge and top the whole creation off with chocolate chips but the finished product is just too cute...and too yummy! Stop in for a sample today.

The Pecan Shed will be closed Saturday July 2nd and Monday July 4th. We hope you all have a happy and SAFE 4th of July!!!