Category: Pecans
Proposed rule for revised U.S. pecan standards open for public comment
USDA welcomes comments on the proposed rule for revised pecan standards for the U.S. pecan industry during the 60-day commenting period.
Getting the most out of a low-input pecan orchard
With the majority of Louisiana pecan acreage being low input, managing spacing, fertilizers and the orchard floor are key to good yields.
Toothpicks in the trees
Protect young pecan trees from ambrosia beetle’s telltale sign.
Northeast Georgia pecan producers May workshop set
The half-day workshop will take place at a Sparta farm, and materials and lunch are provided.
U.S. pecan industry’s quality assurance program open for comment
American Pecan Council welcomes comments on the first-ever Quality Assurance Program for
the U.S. pecan industry.
Oklahoma pecan association celebrates 95 years
Supporting the Oklahoma pecan industry, the association is has been going strong since 1927.
Georgia Pecan Growers fall field day set
The September field day will be held at UGA-Tifton’s research farm. More info will be announced soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension offers pecan management class in April
The morning event requires an RSVP and is designed to assist producers and homeowners with management options.
Scab and fungicide spray schedule options in pecan
Georgia pecan growers may be ready to spray, but even with the rains, it still may be a little early. There are a few spray options, but the earlier the sprays start, the more there will have to be.
Pecan phylloxera update for Georgia
Wart-like galls on pecan leaves can be a sign of pecan leaf phylloxera, a pest that needs to be controlled at budbreak.
Pecan Tree Clinic set for April 5 in Wichita Falls, Texas
The evening session will focus on basic information geared towards maximizing production for both home and commercial growers.
From planting to packaging
Miller Pecan’s vertical integration takes the orchard to the retail shelf.
LSU shares pecan fertilization alternatives
Fertilizer prices are high, but pecan prices to growers aren’t. Using cover crops and skipping an input year might be an option to make up the difference.
2022 Oklahoma spring pecan CEU workshop slated for March 24
Taking place in Shawnee, the free, one-day workshop will include information on record keeping, pest management, spray calibration and more.
American Pecan Council seeks nominations for 22-26 term
Seats are coming open as some terms end in 2022. Members and alternates will be selected by majority vote and verified by USDA.