Category: Pecans
Pecan trees showing good crop potential says Texas A&M
Following good spring and summer rains and diligent pest and disease management, the trees are in good share and samples showed good nut fill. Each region
Pecan weevil season is here in Oklahoma
This growing season’s heavy rains in August brought an earlier-than-normal weevil emergence that could continue into October.
Federal Marketing Order continued for pecan producers
Sixty-three percent of voting pecan producers – who represent 71% of pecan production volume – voted in favor of the program, which applies to growers in 15 states.
South Georgia Pecan Co. agrees to process FICO pecans
The partnership comes after Farmers Investment Co. announced the closure of its own processing operations, and aims to elevate the industry as a whole.
Water split and crop progress in pecan
This growing season has been abnormally wet for some pecan growing regions, and water split could bear the blame for recent nut drop.
Noble Research Institute senior pecan specialist given Oklahoma award
The recipient is chosen by the state’s pecan growers association and recognizes a professional who has made a significant contribution to the Oklahoma pecan industry.
USDA appoints members to new American Pecan Promotion Board
The 17-member board is made of seven importers and 10 producers, with the producers being allocated across the eastern, central and western regions of the U.S.
Pecans part of Texas ag commodities’ global market assessment
Pecans are among the 15 reports that will be completed, offering market insight into export and how Texas producers can compete in trade.
2021 North Carolina Pecan Growers Fall Orchard Tour set
Those interested are encouraged to register soon for the orchard tour in Angier.
Pecan trees prone to bagworm, webworm infestations in Oklahoma
Extreme weather influenced pest populations, and growers who skipped pecan nut casebearer sprays due to lack of crop are seeing an uptick in these worm pests as an effect.
How to address leaf scorch and fruit thinning in Georgia pecans
Neofusicoccum, a fungus causing leaf scorch symptoms, is a relatively new problem popping up in orchards for the last 8-10 years, normally after extended periods of rainfall and cloudy weather.
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.
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.
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.