Pecans

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

Beating Georgia’s pecan scab

Two varieties have held the market for decades. New varieties hold promise against the industry’s biggest pest. ... more »

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