Category: Southeast
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.
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.
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.
Arkansas pecans: Freeze, pecan scab and upcoming Lunch and Learns
Though there appears to be minimal damage, the story may be different for flowers that were already developed prior to the freeze.
Are pecan trees in Georgia slow to develop foliage and flowers this year?
While some tree nut growing regions are experiencing too much heat, others are experiencing too much cool. Georgia pecans are no exception, and are experiencing a later than usual progression.
Pecan fungicide schedules in Georgia presented
Pecan scab is a constant battle in Georgia, and UGA pecan expert Lenny Wells created an easy-to-follow table of timings for low, medium and high input cultivars.
Pecan named Georgia’s official nut, but not without some controversy
Sorry, peanuts. Legumes can’t take this top spot, but this drupe can, giving a morale boost to the crop that is still recovering from Hurricane Michael.
Pecan growers, others benefit from Georgia help in tough period
In the aftermath of a series of major setbacks, University of Georgia Extension and other organizations are helping growers get back to business.