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Sixty-three percent of voting pecan producers – who represent 71% of pecan production volume – voted in favor of the program, which applies to growers in 15 states.
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The partnership comes after Farmers Investment Co. announced the closure of its own processing operations, and aims to elevate the industry as a whole.
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The 17-member board is made of seven importers and 10 producers, with the producers being allocated across the eastern, central and western regions of the U.S.
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Pecans are among the 15 reports that will be completed, offering market insight into export and how Texas producers can compete in trade.
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Those interested are encouraged to register soon for the orchard tour in Angier.
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Extreme weather influenced pest populations, and growers who skipped pecan nut casebearer sprays due to lack of crop are seeing an uptick in these worm pests as an effect.
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Neofusicoccum, a fungus causing leaf scorch symptoms, is a relatively new problem popping up in orchards for the last 8-10 years, normally after extended periods of rainfall and cloudy weather.
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Last year's large crop means a light – or nonexistent – crop this year on the older trees. The younger trees are showing a different result, and the rains are putting the pressure on growers to battle pecan scab.
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After receiving a grant from the commission to research low-input pecan varieties, the trial orchard is well on its way.
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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.
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