We had a good turnout at the 2026 Appling Pecan Production Meeting last week with nearly 60 attendees present. We are thankful for the information provided from the speakers and would also like to thank our sponsors for the meal that was provided to those in attendance. This newsletter is a recap/summary of the information provided at the meeting. If you have any questions contact the Appling County Extension Office. It was also announced at the meeting that the 2026 Southeast Pecan Field Day will be held in Appling County at Wilbur Murrays Pecan Orchard in Surrency, GA. Also, here is a link to a recent newsletter by Dr. Lenny Wells on managing fertility this year with higher fertilizer prices… https://site.extension.uga.edu/pecan/2026/03/managing-pecan-fertilizer-cost-increases/
2026 Pecan Update, Mr. Andrew Sawyer
Pulling Leaf tissue samples offers a chance to save on fertilizer!
Pecan Pest Management Research Update, Dr. Apurba Barman
Imidacloprid is an effective treatment for phyloxerra, but timing is important.
2026 Pecan Disease Update, Dr. Clemen Oliveira
Your local UGA County Extension Office can send these samples to Tifton for you!
Thanks to Our Sponsors!
