Crop Management

UGA pecan expert gives scab outlook

Recent daily rainfall for most of Georgia's pecan-growing region is making it an "apocalyptic year" for pecan scab, especially during critical shell hardening. more »

Pecan leaf samples’ instructions shared for Oklahoma

July is the time for Oklahoma pecan growers to take leaf samples, and the Extension office has very specific and helpful instructions for how to do this. more »

Committee passes infrastructure bill; praised by national ag, water coalition

The act includes more than $8 billion for Western water projects that expand conservation and recycling, improve ecosystems, fix aged infrastructure and build new facilities. more »

How long should your fungicide be on before the rain?

Growers enjoyed a temporary delay in sprays this spring, but summer rains have growers working double time to control pecan scab. more »

Extreme drought impacts bring emergency action from risk management body

USDA is working with crop insurance companies to help expedite the claims process. more »

California almond grower appears in Western Growers’ videos on drought

In an ordinary year, Woolf Farming would be prepping for almond harvest. This year, trees are coming down because there's not enough water to irrigate them. more »