South Central

Texas Pecan Short Course set Feb. 22-25 in Sommerville

All facets of orchard management will be covered. The $300 program is designed for beginners, includes lunch, and participants will receive a certificate of completion upon conclusion. more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »