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April 2018

  • Nickel Deficiency Prominent in Cold Soils

    Lenny Wells

    With the cool temperatures we are experiencing this spring pecan trees are exhibiting some odd foliage characteristics. Normally at this time we have seen foliage reach nearly full expansion and female flowers are in the middle of pollination. But, with temps averaging about 4 degrees below normal, foliage development is behind. The cool soils associated…

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  • Beginners Pecan Course Coming Again in 2019

    Lenny Wells

    Many people have asked when we will have another Beginners Pecan Course. We will hold the class every other year, which means we will have it again in April 2019. We will announce the class on the pecan blog as the time approaches.  

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  • Fungicide Schedule and Pecan Tariffs

    Lenny Wells

    I have had many requests to provide a pecan fungicide schedule example for 2018. Not much has changed from previous years with the exception of the use of phosphite alone in one of the early sprays. I list it here for spray number 2 but it should work for spray 3 or possibly number 4…

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