This article provides instructions on when and how to collect leaf samples for pecan nutritional analysis.

This September issue provides updates on the disaster assistance deadline. Information on preharvet intervals for insecticides is included. It also includes information on pecan harvest. There is a related file that contains information on the deadline to obtain a “buy-in” waiver for disaster assistance.

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.

Pecan variety recommendations for yards and small, unmanaged plantings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The February issue of In A Nutshell provides information on fertilizing, pecan phylloxera and grafting. It includes the results of the 2008 Pecan Show and information on the upcoming Pecan Seminar. An insecticide rating chart is also provided.