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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.

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.

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.

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.
In A Nutshell - November 12, 2007
In A Nutshell Newsletter - November 12, 2007
The November issue of In A Nutshell provides updates on the Louisiana and United States pecan crop, harvest and prices. It also includes information on the 2007-2008 Louisiana State Pecan Show.
In A Nutshell - August 27, 2007
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The August issue of "In A Nutshell" provides updates on insects, pecan scab disease and crow control. It also includes information on stink bugs and upcoming events for September.
In A Nutshell - July 27, 2006
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
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.
In A Nutshell - April 10, 2006
In A Nutshell Newsletter - 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 - 2007 Newsletters
This page provides access to the In A Nutshell Newsletters sent out in 2007.
In A Nutshell - July 11, 2007
In A Nutshell Newsletter - July 11, 2007
The July issue of In A Nutshell addresses scab control, June drop, crop load assesment and thinning in pecan orchards, and leaf sampling. Insect updates, pecan estimates, and upcoming events are also included.
In A Nutshell - May 3, 2007
In A Nutshell Newsletter - May 3, 2007
The May issue of In A Nutshell provides updates on casebearer, phylloxera and May beetle activity as well as pecan scab disease, fertilization and the pecan crop. Information on upcoming events is also provided.
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