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South Georgia pecan update shared

Last year's large crop means a light – or nonexistent – crop this year on the older trees. The younger trees are showing a different result, and the rains are putting the pressure on growers to battle pecan scab. more »

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 »

OSU grant studying nutritional value of flowering plants to improve bee health

Seventy-five percent of the nation's bees travel to California for almond bloom, so knowing the nutritional value of various pollens is important to the crops that depend on them. more »

Planting and irrigation setup complete for low-input variety trial in southeast Georgia

After receiving a grant from the commission to research low-input pecan varieties, the trial orchard is well on its way. more »

Last fall’s freezing weather will reduce walnut harvest

Walnut orchards in Northern California are feeling the aftermath – and seeing the reduced yields – of inconsistent and unpredictable weather conditions. 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 »