Category: Pecans
Georgia pecan crop needing some sunshine
Solar radiation levels were, for some locations, half of what they should have been, perhaps limiting the tree’s ability to finish out kernel fill.
Smaller Oklahoma pecan harvest expected this fall
Yields are inconsistent across the region, but native pecan growers may see smaller yields since they don’t have the ability to irrigate.
TPGA’s annual Holiday Pecan Trail map returns
Growers, own a pecan retail store? Get featured in the Holiday Pecan Trail map this year.
Interpreting your pecan leaf sample results
Michael Polozola at Louisiana State University takes growers through leaf sample results, makes recommendations and explains why.
Late season considerations in pecan
Pawnee is entering shell hardening, with a few other varieties following behind. It’s time to start moving focus from fungicides to irrigation for kernel fill.
Optical sorting becoming the standard in the pecan industry
Optical sorting was slow to be adopted in the beginning, but is now becoming the standard for buyers and sellers in the U.S. and Europe.
Pecan inventory down 15%
More acres are being planted to match demand, but supply isn’t keeping pace.
Nut curculio in pecan; Best to tolerate the damage if light
These weevil pests may appear in older orchards with a history of damage, but in fields with light damage, it may be best to tolerate it to prevent later aphid and mite infestations.
3 disease threats in Texas pecan
Every season is different, but these three keep growers on alert.
Extensive water monitoring at Belding Farms
Continued moves to efficiency are priority for this West Texas pecan farm. “Sufficient water is the limiting factor for pecan production in West Texas.”
Pecan insects and heat
Normal temperatures in south Georgia are typically ideal for insect growth. However, these hotter temperatures are detrimental for lots of pests.
Irrigation guide for pecans during summer heat
Extreme temperatures in pecan regions have growers worried, but pecan trees can handle the heat better than expected.
Sen. Warnock highlights urgent need to address trade barriers, concerns impacting Georgia farmers
Barriers to international market access have exacerbated economic pressures for American farmers brought on by the pandemic and extreme weather events, undermining certainty for farmers and putting their profitability at risk.
Sen. Ossoff meets with India’s ambassador to the U.S., raises objection to high pecan tariffs
Responding to the needs of Georgia farmers, Ossoff also raised objections to India’s high tariffs on pecans, which are hurting Georgia farmers who export pecans to international markets.
SUSTA offering export readiness webinar
This overview will cover the importance of why new exporters should be trained on the program.