USDA Makes Indemnity Payments to Producers Impacted by Hurricane Debby
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) endorsement for Hurricane Debby. Approved Insurance Providers (AIP) have 30 days to issue payments to producers. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) first offered HIP-WI for the 2020 hurricane season, and last year, the endorsement...
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Texas AgriLife Job Opening: IPM Extension Program Specialist I or II
POSITION DESCRIPTION Position: Extension Program Specialist I or II (Integrated Pest Management). Appointment is 100% Extension in a non-tenure track, 12-month position. Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center – El Paso, Texas Overview: The Extension Program Specialist (Integrated Pest Management) will develop and deliver Extension educational programming with a supporting applied research component designed to...
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“Don’t Learn Safety by Accident” this National Farm Safety and Health Week
Covington, LA – For the 80th year in a row, the United States is celebrating National Farm Safety and Health Week (NFSHW) during the third week of September—this year it takes place September 15-21, 2024. NFSHW is a time to increase awareness of the high injury and fatality risk in agriculture and to improve agricultural...
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Noble Research Institute Joins Forces with Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation to Further Research on Bats for Land and Crop Management
ARDMORE, Okla. (July 31, 2024) – Noble Research Institute (Noble) and Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation (MTBC) have entered a collaboration to explore the role and ability of bats as an alternative pest management strategy in agriculture. From its work, the partnership will disseminate information and educational materials to equip farmers and ranchers with the ability to incorporate bats into…
August 2024 Classifieds
The August 2024 Classifieds features available equipment, property, trees, services, and more from industry members. These classifieds can also be viewed at the back of the August 2024 issue.
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New Launches from the APPB: “Surprisingly Snackable” Video Campaign & Research Library
The American Pecan Promotion Board (APPB) is on a mission to evolve the way Americans enjoy pecans. The All-American Supernut is taking center stage as “more than meets the pie” in the newly launched “Surprisingly Snackable Pecans” campaign. With 90 percent of U.S. adults snacking up to three times per day and 81 percent of...
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Flatheaded Borer in Pecan Trees
Environmental stress, such as a prolonged drought or a hard freeze, is a major issue for pecan production in Texas. Not only does stress affect tree growth and production, but it can also make the trees more susceptible to attacks from insects such as flatheaded borers. Flatheaded borers, also called metallic woodboring beetles and “jewel...
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Considerations for Pecan Weevil Management
As we roll into August, pecan weevil management is a likely topic on the mind of many pecan growers. Where the pecan weevil occurs, it can be a serious pest. For any one grower, its pest status usually depends on several factors centered around insecticide application and pecan weevil biology. When thinking about all the...
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August 2024 Advertisers
Pecan South August 2024 advertisers share their products and services between the pages of this issue. Below, we present a full list of our August 2024 advertisers and their contact information.
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Growing Pecans Under Waterlogging Conditions
As discussed in my previous article, “The Consequences and Management of Flooding in Pecans,” pecan trees require plenty of water but cannot tolerate waterlogging. Over the past few months, growers in Brazil, Argentina, and Texas have battled with flooding, leading to devastating consequences in some cases due to these weather adversities. Agricultural Engineer Mariano Marcó...
Read moreAround the Industry: 2024 Crop Forecast and TPGA Conference
2024 Crop Forecast Here are the 2024 crop estimates as predicted at the TriState Pecanference in June and the Texas Pecan Growers Conference in July, as well as the USDA NASS Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts Summary, which shows utilized production for the 2023 crop. Please note that the USDA released its annual production report for...
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Letter from the Editor — August 2024
Dear Readers, We’re inching closer and closer to another harvest. Growers throughout the United States and Mexico check their trees and monitor kernel development. Shellers and buyers track their inventory and prepare new contracts and sales. Everyone worries about the weather and the market. While we confront these familiar challenges, we can turn to pecan...
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Carbohydrates Build Robust Pecan Trees
Leaves produce carbohydrates using two simple ingredients: water and carbon dioxide. The water is mainly absorbed by the roots, while the carbon dioxide is obtained by the leaves. Plants are the most amazing chemists, using these simple materials to feed the world. Nonstructural carbohydrates, especially soluble sugars and starch, play a critical role in transport,...
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The Many Faces of Leaf Scorch: Anthracnose and Neofusicoccum
As late summer arrives, pecan trees enter their most critical time of the season. Soon kernels will be filling. Flower induction will take place for next year’s crop. The trees will be at peak water demand and peak pressure from insects like aphids and mites. The trees’ leaves, tasked with the long work of feeding...
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