Pecans in general

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Pecans are usually rather expensive.  I'm curious as to why?
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How many pounds of pecans per year does Texas produce?
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How long can I keep pecans fresh?
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Where do pecans grow?
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Where are most commercial pecan orchards located?
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How many different kinds of pecans are there?
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How much usable meat comes from in-shell pecans?
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A pecan in the shell will yield between 40-60 percent 
nutmeat; i.e. the weight of a pecan is comprised roughly of 
half shell and half meat.

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How long does it take a new tree to start producing pecans?
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Just how important are pecans to Texas?
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Where did pecans come from?
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Who introduced pecans to the rest of the world?
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What did Native Americans use pecans for?
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