Category: Pecans
How long should your fungicide be on before the rain?
Growers enjoyed a temporary delay in sprays this spring, but summer rains have growers working double time to control pecan scab.
Pecan trees begin ‘June drop’ in the Southeast
While shedding nuts is common and can happen during June and July, nut drop late in the season can be a sign of tree stress.
Beating Georgia’s pecan scab
Two varieties have held the market for decades. New varieties hold promise against the industry’s biggest pest.
Making the most of pecans in the Southeast
Nut drop tells growers important things about tree stress, and the two phases of nut production have very different requirements.
Texas A&M AgriLife hosts pecan management webinar June 28
Whether hobby farmer or commercial grower, the webinar features expert information on a range of topics and questions.
Oklahoma pecan industry gathers for annual conference
In addition to informative presentations, the event will include a pecan food show and a field day.
Insect issues on young pecan trees addressed in Georgia
Pecan budmoth, ambrosia beetle and camphor shot borer pest pressure is appearing, and University of Georgia is providing growers pesticide recommendations.
Georgia’s Beginner Pecan Class set for June 15
Held every other year, this one-day course covers everything from cultivar selection and production to disease control and market overviews. Pesticide credits are available, and lunch is included.
University of Georgia offers Small Pecan Producer’s Workshop
This one-day workshop is designed to provide hands-on learning to teach smaller growers to adapt production techniques.
Texas Pecan Short Course scheduled for June
Participants will learn about everything from basic tree physiology to grafting, irrigation to budget prep so they can establish and manage a pecan orchard.
Genus Neurocolpus, potential pest of Arizona pecans, brings concerns
Though this insect seems to only be feeding on catkins, there’s concern it may move to the young nut and follow in the footsteps of California pistachios.
Arkansas pecans: Freeze, pecan scab and upcoming Lunch and Learns
Though there appears to be minimal damage, the story may be different for flowers that were already developed prior to the freeze.
Are pecan trees in Georgia slow to develop foliage and flowers this year?
While some tree nut growing regions are experiencing too much heat, others are experiencing too much cool. Georgia pecans are no exception, and are experiencing a later than usual progression.
USDA announces dates for Pecan Marketing Order Continuance Referendum
Growers meeting the pecan production minimums in the 15-state production area can cast their votes on whether to continue the order.
Pecan Field Day slated for April 29 in Seguin, Texas
Texas A&M AgriLife is covering timely information in preparation for next year’s crop, including orchard management, integrated pest management and fungicides.