July/August 2024
American Pecan Council and American Pecan Promotion Board reveal nutrition strategy that is crucial to pecan industry growth
The pecan industry is at an exciting point in its marketing history, with stakeholders along the supply chain coming together to work towards a common goal. »
Non-bearing almonds: What do younger trees really need in terms of water and nitrogen?
Non-bearing almonds, those that haven't yet reached a fourth growing season, need proper nutrient and water management for success. During this time, these young trees undergo a major period of root growth and develop their basic framework. »
Late summer pecan challenges
As we approach late summer, we are entering perhaps the most critical point in any pecan season. There are a number of challenges growers must still navigate through to finish the crop. »
Butte County Walnut Variety Trial update on efforts to improve crop performance, yield
In May of 2023, the 10-acre Butte County Walnut Variety Trial was planted at the Chico State Farm in Chico, California, with a goal to identify new varieties that would perform well in the region. This article dives into efforts to improve crop performance, yield since the research began. »
Georgia-based Pearson Farm offers a generational legacy in the pecan growing belt
The fifth-generation owner, Lawton Pearson, of Pearson Farm in the Fort Valley, Georgia, peach and pecan growing belt, loves walking inside any fruit orchard. He likes to say there is no better place he would like to live and work in than in the middle of an orchard. »
Feathered (un)friend: A Q&A with Bird Gard on reducing bird damage in tree nut crops
Some of the biggest wildlife threats to tree nut crops are birds. Deterrents vary depending on the damage that is occurring in the orchard and should target approaching birds rather than scaring them once they land. »
X-ray treated insects paired with technology may help with navel orangeworm, coddling moth
M3 Agriculture Technologies specializes in using drones to release sterile insects to disrupt mating cycles and it is working with the U.S. government to transition the technology to sterilize the pests from gamma irradiation to X-ray irradiation. »
Editor’s Letter: Harvest preparations
As harvest time approaches, monitoring nut maturity, weather conditions, irrigation management, pest/disease, equipment and field preparation are all important. »We're happy to provide a sampling of the articles in this issue. To receive full issues of National Nut Grower, please subscribe.
