Southeast

Update for ambrosia beetle in Georgia pecans

Growers with previous ambrosia beetle infestations and those with young trees are encouraged to begin their spray programs. more »

Average temperatures not met in Georgia in 2021; precipitation up

Winter months were warmer than normal, and the spring and summer months were cooler than normal. This reversal in temperatures resulted in losses for growers. more »

Georgia Pecan Growers announce scholarship opportunity

Supporting students in pecan-growing regions of the state, Georgia Pecan Growers Association announced its 7th Annual Scholarship Award. more »

California Department of Insurance cracks down on farm labor contractor

After reporting no payroll in order to pay lower workers' compensation rates and other illegal activities, the labor contractor has been arraigned on 15 felony counts of insurance fraud, grand theft and tax evasion. more »

Georgia researchers work to improve pecan shelling process

About 4-6% of pecan meat is unusable because it is too small or was damaged in the shelling process, making valuable pecan halves only 48% of meat collected. more »

Wells: A short Georgia pecan crop gets shorter

Following the season's challenges, the 2021 crop could be the shortest crop the state has seen since 2006, and well below the July estimate of 85 million pounds. more »

Take care of pecan trees during fall months

Pecan trees are susceptible to a wide variety of pests that can have a significant impact on productivity, and both hobby growers and commercial operations must be mindful of proper management practices. more »

South Georgia Pecan Co. agrees to process FICO pecans

The partnership comes after Farmers Investment Co. announced the closure of its own processing operations, and aims to elevate the industry as a whole. more »