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.

(Distributed 06/18/08) Pecan growers from as far as Georgia gathered at the LSU AgCenter’s Pecan Research Station here June 13 to hear the latest information on insects and diseases.

This page provides information on pecan pollen shed and pistillate flower receptivity dates for numerous pecan cultivars. This information is useful for determining which pecan cultivars will pollinate other cultivars.

(Distributed 05/23/08) The LSU AgCenter’s annual field day and open house at the Pecan Research-Extension Station will be Friday, June 13.

Pecan Research Station Field Day

The May issue of In A Nutshell provides updates on pecan nut casebearer and pecan phylloxera occurences. It also includes a list of upcoming events for June and July.

The LSU AgCenter Pecan Research and Extension Station in Shreveport hosted a seminar on pecan growing on Feb. 28, 2008, which was attended by 35 growers.

For more than two decades there was uncertainty about the cause of a common disease among pecan trees referred to as leaf scorch. LSU AgCenter researchers were able to distinguish the cause of the disease, which has improved pecan production.

(Distributed 04/02/08) Enjoy a guilt-free celebration in April by observing national pecan month with one of Louisiana’s locally grown commodities. You’ll be helping the state’s economy and treating yourself to a nutrient-rich food.

The March issue of In A Nushell provides information on recent observances of pecan phylloxera and May beetles, on spring scab control, and on an upcoming pecan seminar. An insect seasonal occurrence chart is also included.