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Lenny Wells

I am a Professor of Horticulture and Extension Horticulture Specialist for pecans at the University of Georgia. My research and extension programs focus on practical cultural management strategies that help to enhance the economic and environmental sustainability of pecan production in Georgia.

  • Fungicide Resistance Sampling Program for Pecan Scab

    Lenny Wells

    If you would like to have the scab from your orchard screened for fungicide resistance to the fungicide chemistries used on pecan, Dr. Clemen Oliveira has provided the following protocol: Collect 10-20 young LEAVES/SHOOTS from 6-10 trees in the orchard block. Place them in a PLASTIC bag (no paper). Fill out the form at the

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  • Is Scab Becoming Harder to Control on Pawnee?

    Lenny Wells

    If you are spending much time in pecan orchards composed of Desirable and Pawnee trees right now, you can likely find at least a little scab on a few nuts here and there if you look hard enough. In some cases, you will find a lot more than you would like to see. Our wet

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  • 2026 Mid-Season Pecan Update

    Lenny Wells

    The summer solstice just passed and we are about half-way through the 2026 pecan season. As each year does, 2026 has come with its own set of conditions. Overall, I would say that over the state as a whole, the crop looks a little better than last year. Our pecan bloom appeared strong in April

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  • Pecan Spray Guides and Our New Pecan Podcast

    Lenny Wells

    The 2026 Pecan Spray Guides are available at the following link: Also, SE District Area Pecan Agent, Andrew Sawyer and I have started a new podcast called “In A Nutshell: The Pecan Podcast. You can subscribe and hear the first episode at the link below and anywhere you find your podcasts We will try to

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  • Managing The Increase in Pecan Fertilizer Costs

    Lenny Wells

    As everyone is aware, recent events have led to a big increase in fuel prices. As usual, when fuel prices increase so do fertilizer prices. Like fuel, fertilizer is a global market. 45% of the world’s urea comes through the Strait of Hormuz. Even if we aren’t getting our fertilizer directly from there, that pinch

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  • UGA Pecan Beginners Course and Georgia Pecan Growers Conference

    Lenny Wells

    The UGA Pecan Beginners Class will be held this year in conjunction with the Georgia Pecan Conference. The Conference will be held March 31-April 1, 2026 in Perry, GA. The Beginners Class is held on March 31 and will include the basics of pecan production from start to finish. See below for the complete schedule

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  • 2026 County Pecan Production Meetings

    Lenny Wells

    Following is a list of currently scheduled 2026 County Pecan Production Meetings. All meetings will be lunch meetings with the exception of Irwin (Breakfast), Dougherty/Lee (Supper), Laurens/Johnson (Supper) and Emmanuel/Jenkins (Supper). We will update this schedule as additional meetings are added. Contact your local county extension office for specific locations and times. January 27 Grady

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