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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.

Pecan Orchard Floor Management
The information contained in this article was presented at the LSU Pecan Research Station as part of the program of the Louisiana Pecan Growers Association Annual Conference held in Shreveport, LA on June 15-16, 2006. Demonstration plots of many of the herbicides were shown to participants and general information about each herbicide discussed. A general overview of pecan orchard floor management is given and herbicides labeled for use in pecan orchards are listed by site activity.

Pecan Leaf Sample Collection for Nutritional Analysis
This article provides instructions on when and how to collect leaf samples for pecan nutritional analysis.
In A Nutshell - September 22, 2008
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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.
In A Nutshell - September 9, 2008
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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.
Recommended Pecan Varieties for Louisiana Yards
Recommended Pecan Varieties for Louisiana Yards document
Pecan variety recommendations for yards and small, unmanaged plantings.
In A Nutshell - June 26, 2008
In A Nutshell - June 26, 2008
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.
Pecan Pollination Chart
pecan pollination chart
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.
In A Nutshell - May 9, 2008
In A Nutshell Newsletter - May 9, 2008
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.
Pecan Bacterial Leaf Scorch
Large native pecan tree in Natchitoches Parish, La.
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.
In A Nutshell - March 28, 2008
In A Nutshell Newsletter - March 28, 2008
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.
In A Nutshell - February 6, 2008
In A Nutshell Newsletter - February 6, 2008
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.