Category: Pecans
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.
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.
Protecting pecans with friendly fungi
Harmless to humans and beneficial to plant growth, two fungi are showing the ability to control weevils, aphids and stink bugs.
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.