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Georgia Pecans: Late Season Considerations Aug 7, 2022
As we enter August shell hardening is upon us for Pawnee and other varieties are only a few days to weeks behind. This means that for Pawnee we are shifting […]
Oklahoma Pecans: Don’t Forget Hickory Shuckworm Jul 13, 2022
The past couple of years weather events (e.g., late freezes and ice storms) have created problems for pecan growers. Decreased crop loads forced commercial growers to make management decisions on […]
Georgia Pecans: No Need to Panic, Overirrigate in Hot Conditions Jun 23, 2022
The extreme temperatures we are seeing has growers concerned about effects on the trees and crop. These temperatures often entice growers to increase their irrigation rates over that which they […]
Georgia Pecans: Be Careful of Foliar Sulfur Sprays Under High Temperatures Jun 22, 2022
Foliar Sulfur sprays applied in June and July have been shown to provide several benefits for pecan production, including suppression of mite populations and an increase in nut size. Sulfur […]
Georgia Pecans: Heat Has Arrived, Problems Come With It May 21, 2022
Temperatures across Georgia have increased dramatically this week following a cool spring. The thermometer has climbed above 90 every day this week and the forecast is for 96 degrees today(5/19). […]
Georgia Pecans: Insect and Nutritional Update on Newly Planted Trees May 20, 2022
We’re seeing different issues on young and newly planted trees we want to share. These issues relate to insect damage and nutritional problems. It is common to see many of […]
Oklahoma: Pecan Nut Casebearer Time Is Here May 7, 2022
Time is drawing near to begin monitoring for Pecan Nut Casebearer (PNC). If producers have not ordered PNC pheromone traps it is time to do so. As a general rule […]
Texas: Pecan Management Program, Seguin, April 27 Apr 16, 2022
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Pecan Management Program in Seguin is set for April 27. The event will be held at 210 E. Live Oak St. The program will […]
Texas: Pecan Tree Clinic, Wichita Falls, April 5 Mar 28, 2022
A Pecan Tree Clinic will be held April 5 at the River Bend Nature Center, 2200 Third St., Wichita Falls. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event will start with onsite […]
Georgia Pecans: Evaluating Freeze Damage Mar 17, 2022
An early budbreak just prior to last weekend’s freezing temperatures has caused damage to the developing buds of early pecan varieties. Below are some photos of budbreak on Cape Fear […]
