Last year was a frustrating pecan year for many – the early first freeze in October caused a lot of shucks to not open up, reducing yields. Pecans are a beautiful tree and a delicious crop but are a ...

Lots of folks want to know how to get their pecan tree to produce a crop each year. Unfortunately, it’s not practical or even realistic. Afterall, commercially produced pecans are mostly grown in ...

Pecans are beautiful native shade trees that also make a delicious, healthy food; they are very popular in the Concho Valley and many of the questions that come into the Extension Office revolve ...

Pecan trees and their hickory tree cousin are nutty buddies not from South Carolina. The pecan is the only nut tree native to the United States and is indigenous to North America. It is found along ...

Out of 500 named varieties of pecan trees, about a dozen are recommended for each area of Texas. The pecan tree became the official state tree of Texas in 1919, credited to Governor Hogg’s love for ...

During the fall, we get many questions about problems with pecans. I hope this article will help you prevent or at least understand the nature of the common pecan problems. Pecans are subject to ...

Driving around North Florida and South Georgia I love looking at pecan groves. The shade they provide in the summer always looks so inviting. Even in the fall when they lose their leaves the orchards ...

A friend of mine asked me why he would have pecans for some years and none other times. Harvesting pecans can be a challenge for those who live in our area. My family farm had four gigantic trees ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Earlier this month I had the opportunity to participate in the annual conference for county agricultural extension agents. Among the awards ceremonies, association business, and ...