February 2021 Archives - Pecan South MagazinePecan South magazine | The pecan industry's leading publication, published monthly for pecan producers, processors and all others involved or interested in the pecan industry.

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by Pecan South Staff Goods & Services

February 2021 Classifieds

Container grown pecan trees: Western Schley and Wichita on Burkett and Riverside rootstock. Serving Las Cruces area. Les Finley, PO Box 216, Dona Ana, NM 88032 Call or text 575-642-6788 PURCHASE: Used savage 4324 pre cleaner, prefer gas engine. Call Henry (334)425-2571. PECAN TREES: Bareroot Western Schley, Wichita, and Pawnee pecan trees, (Riverside Rootstock). For...

A Monarch butterfly rests on top of a mature nut cluster in an orchard in Coahuila, Mexico.

by Catherine Clark Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor: Monarch Butterfly and Pecan

Dear Readers, I am happy to announce the winner of our third annual Harvest Photo Contest— “Monarch Butterfly and Pecans,” submitted by Jorge Jalife and taken by Vero Zertuche. Vero captured this magical moment at La Ximena Orchard in Cuatro Ciénegas, Coahuila, Mexico. Congratulations, Jorge Jalife and Vero Zertuche! Thank you for sharing this photo...

Sample fungicide spray plan lists chemicals used, disease treated, application time, and other notes. Making a plan like this can help you manage inputs.

by Charles Rohla Native Timbre

Manage Inputs When Managing Your Orchard

With the current market issues with pecans and the ever-increasing costs of inputs, growers are always looking for ways to increase profit from their pecan operations and manage inputs. We can use several strategies to reduce costs in our operations, hence increasing profit. Some of these strategies may be straightforward, while others may require you...

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by Pecan South Staff Goods & Services

February 2021 Advertisers

Pecan South February 2021 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, our staff presents a full list of our February 2021 advertisers and their contact information.

by Pecan South Staff Remembrances

Remembering Pecan Grower Jim Lampman

The obituary for Jim Lampman was first published by Nowlin Anders Funeral Home here. Jimmy E. Lampman, 74, of De Leon, passed peacefully from this life and entered a perfect eternity on Dec. 26, 2020. He was born Nov. 13, 1946, in Cleburne, Texas, to Lawrence Henry Lampman and Glenna Faye Jackson Lampman. Jim grew...

An adult pecan weevil female sits on top of a pecan shuck and prepares to pierce it with her mouthparts. Several pecan weevil quarantines in the western U.S. seek to prevent the spread of this pest.

by Tiffany Johnson and Connie Jones lndustry News

Pecan Weevil Quarantines—Don’t Forget!

With the harvest season coming to a close, many growers are in the final stages of purchasing, shipping, and storing inshell pecans and other harvest-related articles and equipment. During these exchanges, invasive and/or regulated pests, like pecan weevil, can unexpectedly travel with untreated inshell pecans and debris, or hitch a ride on equipment, machinery, and...

A comparison of a new pecan cultivar 'Zinner' to older varieties 'Desirable' and 'Stuart.' Each cultivar is laid out in a row that shows the nut inshell, halves, and top view of a kernel.

by Lenny Wells Southeastern Shakings

New Pecan Varieties to Consider When Planting

The age-old question for pecan growers is “What variety should I plant?” We have a lot of options in the Southeast. And truthfully, there is no single answer out there that will be suitable for everyone. Every cultivar has its good and bad points. The real question you need to ask yourself is “What am...

Two photos of George Ray McEachern side by side. On the left, a black and white photo of a middle-aged George Ray. He stands at a lectern and looks out to at a crowd behind the camera. On the right, a colored photo of George Ray, speaking to TPGA members at the 2017 Conference and Trade Show.

by Larry A. Stein lndustry News

Dr. George Ray McEachern Becomes Professor, Extension Specialist Emeritus

Dr. George Ray McEachern was my major professor for my Ph.D. as well as my mentor. Then interestingly, at the end of his career, I was somewhat his boss, though I never thought of it that way. I feel privileged to nominate Dr. George Ray McEachern for Professor and Extension Horticulturist Emeritus. He has had...

Inshell pecans lined up together to form a heart. American Pecans can be certified with the AHA's heart-check mark to show consumers they are a heart healthy food.

by The American Pecan Council Health

AHA’s “Heart-Check Mark” Certifies American Pecans

February is American Heart Month, which supports the priority of heart health and research and encourages healthier lifestyles in American consumers. In this article, the American Pecan Council will share information on the American Heart Association (AHA), its Heart-Check mark, and how you can utilize the symbol. WHAT IS THE HEART-CHECK MARK CERTIFICATION? The American...

An adult pecan weevil pokes its mouthpart into an inshell pecan and eats the kernel.

by David Shapiro-Ilan IPM Report

Organic Approaches to Managing Pecan Weevil

Summary: Several organic methods can be used to control pecan weevil. Grandevo® has produced high levels of control when sprayed to the pecan canopy. Grandevo at 3 pounds per acre has been reported to provide similar levels of pecan weevil control compared with recommended chemical insecticides. Grandevo applied at 2 pounds per acre has also...