UGA Pecan Extension

For many things related to pecan production, there are almost as many opinions out there about how to do something as there are people to ask. When you get varying opinions on a subject, the thing to do is look at the science behind it. Is there data to back up the…
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Southeastern Pecan Growers Association Annual Meeting, Destin, FL         Feb. 26-27, 2016 Georgia Pecan Growers Association Annual Conference, Perry, GA               March 30, 2016   2016 County Pecan Production Meetings Contact county extension offices for meeting locations —All meetings are at noon unless otherwise specified Jan  28: Cook County Feb 3: Mitchell Feb…
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One of the most often over-looked factors I see regarding production problems in pecan is a consideration of the site where the orchard was planted. Not long ago, I spoke with a grower who had been on a very good fungicide program. His scab control was excellent in most orchards but in a…
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Unfortunately, our potential for more quality issues has increased this week with the extended periods of rain and warm weather. Here we are in early November with temperatures still above 80 degrees following heavy rainfall and more rain expected in the forecast for the next several days. These conditions are…
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For growers who may want to know what prices to expect for their crop, check the following USDA website for prices in Georgia. Prices are updated each Tuesday and Thursday during the harvest season. http://search.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/tv_fv140.txt  
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Based on the concern generated by my last post I wanted to clarify the differences in some of the potential harvest season issues with pecan quality. The kernel rot discussed in the last post is an apparently new and separate issue from what we have seen in the past. Since…
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The crop has progressed well and has looked good overall to date. But, it appears that as the early maturing varieties are harvested and others are nearing harvest, we are seeing some issues with the kernels of some varieties. There are a few non-filled kernels or “pops” out there, which…
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