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An Overview Of The Pecan Research-Extension Station
Original Pecan Station

This article provides a brief history of the Pecan Station as well as its current status and plans for the future.

Frequently Asked Pecan Questions
This page provides a list of frequently asked questions about pecans and answers to those questions provided by Pecan Research-Extension Station scientists.

Pecan Station Photo Album
Pecan Station Orchard

Pages include photographs of activities and events at the Pecan Research-Extension Station.

In A Nutshell-Third Quarter 2010
Third Quarter Newsletter

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.

Pecan Research and Extension Station Profile
Pecan Research and Extension Station Profile April 2010
This report provides information on future plans, program significance, industry facts, and research highlights for the Pecan Research and Extension Station.
In A Nutshell- Second Quarter 2010
In A Nutshell Second Quarter Newslatter
Topics include: Crop thinning, scab disease, pecan spittlebug and the LSU AgCenter Pecan Station Field Day.
Field Day 2010 (page 2)
Randy Sanderlin demonstrates results of crop thinning on return nut production.
Photographs from the Pecan Satation's Field Day 2010
Field Day 2010
Ben Littlepage receives award from the LSU AgCenter Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service in recognition of his many years of loyal service to the Louisiana Pecan Industry and the Pecan Station. The award was presented by Vice-Chancellors Paul Coreil (Cooperative Extension Director) and David Boethel (Experiment Station Director).
Photographs for the Pecan Station's Field Day 2010
In A Nutshell- February 24, 2010
 In A Nutshell- 2010 First Quarter
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 A Nutshell - October 16, 2009
In A Nutshell - October 16, 2009
This edition covers late-season shuck problems, post-harvest care of pecan nuts, and twig girdlers and twig pruners on pecan trees.
Pecan Spittlebug
pecan spittlebugs
Pecan spittlebugs are found throughout the pecan-producing regions of Louisiana and can be a serious pest. The severity of infestations varies from year to year and from orchard to orchard. Life cycle, type of injury and control information are included. (PDF Format Only)
Bug Biz: Pecan Phylloxera
pecan
Pecan phylloxera are found throughout the native pecan-producing regions of the United States. Beginning in mid-April, galls (knots) begin to appear on the leaf veins, leaf rachises, catkins, current season's shoot growth and nuts of the pecan. Damage, description, life cycle and control information is included. (PDF Format Only)
Bug Biz: Yellow Aphids on Pecans
Two species of yellow aphids
Two species of yellow aphids are found on pecans in Louisiana and in all pecan-producing states. Descripton, life cycle, damage and control information is included. (PDF Format Only)
Bug Biz: Stink Bugs and Leaffooted Bugs on Pecans
stink bugs on pecans
Stink bugs and leaffooted bugs are found throughout the pecan-producing regions of the United States. They can be found throughout Louisiana. Description, life cycle, damage and control measures are included. (PDF Format Only)