Topics mentioned in this issue include: Fungicide classifications by the Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC), a simple hot-water procedure to reduce graft-transmission of the pecan bacterial Leaf scorch pathogen, Pecan Phylloxera and early spring activities in the pecan orchard.

The first quarter newsletter describes early spring activities to preform in the orchard including planning of your scab disease control program for the next season & control of pecan phylloxera.

In this issue the topics mentioned are wood rot of pecan trees and winter activities to prepare for a new season.

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The Third Quarter newsletter contains sections on: Identify Sources of Scion Wood to Avoid Graft-Transmission of PBLS Pathogen, Little Value in Applying Fungicide For Scab Disease Control After the Middle of August, Control of Stink Bugs and Leaffooted Bugs, MarketMaker Will Help Pecan Producers, and the Interstate 69 Issue.

The July issue of In A Nutshell addresses scab control, June drop, crop load assesment and thinning in pecan orchards, and leaf sampling. Insect updates, pecan estimates, and upcoming events are also included.

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Topics include: Crop thinning, scab disease, pecan spittlebug and the LSU AgCenter Pecan Station Field Day.

The June issue of In A Nutshell provides updates on insect activity and scab control. It also provides information on leaf sampling, pecan crop estimate and upcoming activities.

Topics included are: Nut scab control for June through July, 2011. This year’s recommended fungicide list. New Pecan Sprayer Calibration Publication. Neighbooring states' crop outlook so far. The 2011 Convention & Trade Show will be held June 16 & 17.

The November issue of In a Nutshell provides updates on the Louisiana and United States pecan crop, harvest, prices, and hurricane disaster assistance. It also includes information on the 2008-2009 Louisiana State Pecan Show.

The September issue of In A Nutshell has information on disaster assistance for pecan growers affected by Hurricane Gustav. Insecticides for controlling black pecan aphids, stinkbugs, leaf-footed bugs, hickory shuckworm and pecan weevil are listed. There is also information on tree care for those who have experienced high winds. A survey of damage from Hurricane Gustav is included and also information on disaster assistance as covered in the 2008 Farm Bill.

The August issue of "In A Nutshell" provides updates on insects, pecan scab disease and crow control. It also includes information on stink bugs and upcoming events for September.

The July issue of In A Nutshell provides estimates for the 2006 pecan crop for Louisiana and the United States as a whole, thoughts on stinkbug control, updates pecan insects and pecan scab disease, information on crow control, a list of upcoming events, and a pecan crow management survey.