Category: South Central
Grafting pecans among topics at East Texas event
The one-day event includes lunch, and the grafting section will be taught by a lifetime pecan grower and expert grafter.
Registration still open for January Texas pecan short course
Now in its 58th year, the short course will cover planting, pruning, soils, basic tree anatomy and physiology, as well as annual budgeting.
NM pecan weevil quarantines in effect, buyers must be licensed
In an effort to prevent the spread of nut pests – primarily pecan weevil – pecan buyers must be licensed through the New Mexico Department of Agriculture.
Water-saving method for improving irrigation efficiency is ‘ineffective’
Contrary to popular practice, an international research team has found evidence that water-saving irrigation techniques are worsening water scarcity by not recharging aquifers.
Pesticide conference in Pecos County, Texas, set for Nov. 16
Five Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units are available for private and non-commercial pesticide applicators.
Hort pioneer who planted some of the first pecan trees in NM honored
Fabián García, a Mexican immigrant whose research helped influence agriculture nationwide, joins the ranks of Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Eli Whitney, among other notable contributors to agriculture.
Minimized risk from climate extremes sought for Southwest growers
More than two dozen researchers across California, Arizona and New Mexico are looking for ways to improve groundwater and develop management strategies that are adapted to climate change to ensure irrigated agriculture sustainability.
New Mexico pecan producers beating the odds with irrigation moves
Ranchers cull cattle and farmers fallow land as New Mexico suffers from extensive drought like the rest of the West. But the state’s pecan growers – which grow 35% of U.S. pecans – have adapted well in these conditions.
Oklahoma pecan grower pursues growing and grafting dream
Family-owned Hoffman Pecan Farm has helped provide grafting wood to other growers, establish a pecan research station, graft over 400 varieties and more, all while running its own commercial operation, and, most recently, carrying the business through the pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
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.