Category: Pecans
New varieties in pecan, almond and walnut
Tree varieties continue to be improved and selected for specific traits.
Texas A&M hosts ‘Growing pecans in South Central Texas’
This evening event will cover choosing varieties, establishing trees and managing pests, in addition to featuring a pecan competition of the counties’ grower submissions.
University of Georgia hosts online small pecan producers workshop
Take a look at the growers association, the year in review and how to make the future more profitable for smaller producers.
How late are Stuarts?
With Stuart variety’s open-stop-open-stop shuck split pattern, it may seem delayed this year. Following similar behavior in 2016, both years have something in common: drought during kernel fill.
Final pecan crop deliveries down for the year
The year-end numbers showed pecan deliveries from growers into the supply chain reached approximately 307 million pounds, down slightly from last year’s deliveries of 332 million pounds.
Don’t fail to keep trees hydrated during nut maturity/shuck split
Even though the kernels have filled and the crop is about made, it’s important to continue irrigating to ensure normal shuck split and avoid problems.
Pecan shellers needed for safety survey
University of Georgia and USDA-ARS are conducting a survey to identify the safety and needs of pecan shellers in the U.S.
Texas pecan production below average, demand remains strong
Pecan orchards in the Far West were showing good crop loads while trees in Central Texas were expected to provide below-average yields.
Anthracnose in Georgia pecans
Many varieties confirmed with anthracnose this year are high-input varieties, which received pre-pollination sprays. But why are growers seeing widespread anthracnose at this time?
Controlling bermudagrass in newly planted pecan orchards
Bermudagrass is a complex weed to manage, spreading by the production of rhizomes, and making growers limited to post-emergent herbicides for control.
To spray or not to spray late season insects in pecan
Since pecans are so close to harvest, growers need to pay close attention to the pre-harvest intervals of insecticides.
Texas Pecan Board schedules election for 3 at-large members
Nominations forms are available now, and elections will be held Oct. 28, 2022.
Georgia pecan crop needing some sunshine
Solar radiation levels were, for some locations, half of what they should have been, perhaps limiting the tree’s ability to finish out kernel fill.
Smaller Oklahoma pecan harvest expected this fall
Yields are inconsistent across the region, but native pecan growers may see smaller yields since they don’t have the ability to irrigate.