text: The only pecan breeding program in the world is located in Brownwood, Texas. The U.S. Department of Agriculture site got its start in the 1930s when horticulturist Hamilton P. Traub began searching for a suitable site for pecan research.  That search led him to the Pecan Bayou.  The Pecan Breeding & genetics center has pecan varieties from throughout the world.  This afternoon, I met some of the very talented men in women working at the center.  To read more about the Center click on the Abilene Reporter-News story: http://www.reporternews.com/business/future-of-pecans-lies-in-brownwood-research