In A Nutshell - July 27, 2006 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. |
In A Nutshell - February 24, 2006 The February 2006 issue of In A Nutshell provides information on pecan tree fertilization and discusses various sources of nitrogen fertilizer. Winners of the 2005 Pecan Show are listed with their respective entries. A survey on crow management is also included. |
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In A Nutshell - April 10, 2006 The April issue of In A Nutshell provides information on the upcoming May field clinic, dates and locations for the upcoming Louisiana Pecan Growers Association Annual Meeting and the Pecan Producers of Louisiana Annual Meeting, and orchard observations. An insect seasonal occurrence chart is also provided. |
In A Nutshell - March 22, 2006 The March issue of In A Nutshell provides information on pecan phylloxera and early-season scab, including damage, occurrence and pesticides suggested for use. An insecticide chart, which gives ratings on the likely effectiveness of particular insecticides on different insects, is also included in the newsletter, as well as details on an upcoming pecan clinic and on how to access insect fact sheets and spray guides available on the Pecan Research-Extension Station website. |
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