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Texas pecan production below average, demand remains strong

Drought and heat likely impacted some orchards, and 2022 was expected to be a below-average year due to last year's heavy crop. more »

Anthracnose in Georgia pecans

Many varieties confirmed with anthracnose this year are high-input varieties, which received pre-pollination sprays. But why are growers seeing widespread anthracnose at this time? more »

Self-driving cars and healthy tomatoes

Making use of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology will also benefit agriculture and the crops we grow. ... more »

Controlling bermudagrass in newly planted pecan orchards

Bermudagrass is a complex weed to manage, spreading by the production of rhizomes, and making growers limited to post-emergent herbicides for control. more »

To spray or not to spray late season insects in pecan

Since pecans are so close to harvest, growers need to pay close attention to the pre-harvest intervals of insecticides. more »

Long-term bullish on walnuts

Carriere Family Farms’ expansion shows optimism for the California walnut industry. ... more »

In-season and postharvest management of navel orangeworm in walnut

Third and fourth flights put walnuts at higher risk, but varieties harvested later are at an increased risk since their almond neighbors have already been harvested. more »

Freeze, drought diminish almond yields

USDA's Risk Management Agency reported $35 million in indemnities paid for almond crop losses this year, with more than 91% of those attributed to the freeze more »