Stahmann Farms, Las Cruces Media

Known as one of the largest pecan growers in the world, Stahmann Farms is located about 10 minutes south of Las Cruces. The Stahmanns planted 4,000 acres of pecan trees in 1932 and has grown into over 180,000 trees, producing between 8-10 million pounds of pecans per year. Read more about Stahmann Farms in Las Cruces Media.

“Pecan Power,” New Mexico Magazine, November 2015

Listed as the first of New Mexico’s pecan farms, Stahmann Pecans, is described as an innovator in the pecan nut business. The New Mexico Magazine discusses Stahmann’s early pruning technique innovations and the use of machines to collect nuts. Learn more about our 3,200 acres of estate grown pecans in the article.

 

“New Mexico Is Reaping a Bounty in Pecans as Other States Struggle,” New York Times, March 2014

Stahmann Pecans is mentioned among other farmers in the region as the “father of the New Mexico pecan industry.” Innovations, such as the irrigation systems used to manage water, is listed as the way New Mexico crops are able to thrive.

 

“Geese, Cotton, Pecans Occupy Stahmann Farms,” El Paso Times, May 2012

The history of Stahmann Pecans is captured in this article in the El Paso Times. A re-post from April of 1956 shares the pecan farm’s crops of geese, cotton, and pecans.

 

“Stahmann Farms Produce Pecans On Two Hemispheres,” EPCC Libraries, Vol. 28, 2010

EPCC Libraries’ story discusses the fertile Mesilla farm’s pecan growth on 3,800 acres and the 1,800 acres in New South Wales, Australia. The story has information about Deane Sr., Deane Jr. and other members of the family’s history of the success of Stahmann Pecans.

 

“Biocontrol of pecan aphids,” Western Farm Press

The article from Western Farm Press discusses their biocontrol program to control aphids that attack pecan trees. Instead of using pesticides, Stahmann Pecans uses a natural way to control the aphids.  Read the full article to find out Stahmann’s strategy.

 

 

 

“The Pecans Are Falling At Stahmann Farms,” JPG Mag, Jan 2009

See a photo and brief description along Highway 28 between Las Cruces, New Mexico, and El Paso that many drivers and motorcyclists love. The view of the trees will show you why.