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Pecans Present Diversity Option in California Despite Challenges
California is a relatively small player in pecan production compared to Texas and New Mexico, but California growers say there is the opportunity to…
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“Trees for the Future” Is Goal of Nationwide Research Project
A “Trees for the Future” research project is aimed at leveraging pecan tree genetics to develop environmentally resilient trees for future generations of pecan growers.
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Pecan Bud Break and Bloom Dynamics in the Southern San Joaquin Valley
Of the four tree nut crops grown in California’s Central Valley, pecans tend to emerge from dormancy and progress into bloom at the latest. Initial…
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Pecan Industry Revises Grades and Standards
Controlling the aphid complex, judicious pruning and meeting water requirements are standard practices to ensure good yields and high quality in…
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“Trees for the Future” Aimed at Overcoming Environmental Challenges for Pecan Production
The “Trees for the Future” research project examines pecan genetics, bloom timing, salinity tolerance and pest resistance.
Pecans
“Trees for the Future” Is Goal of Nationwide Research Project
A “Trees for the Future” research project is aimed at leveraging pecan tree genetics to develop environmentally resilient trees for future…
Pecans
Pecans Present Diversity Option in California Despite Challenges
California is a relatively small player in pecan production compared to Texas and New Mexico, but California growers say there is the opportunity to…
Pecans
Pecan Bud Break and Bloom Dynamics in the Southern San Joaquin Valley
Of the four tree nut crops grown in California’s Central Valley, pecans tend to emerge from dormancy and progress into bloom at the latest. Initial…
Pecans
Pecan Industry Revises Grades and Standards
Controlling the aphid complex, judicious pruning and meeting water requirements are standard practices to ensure good yields and high quality in…
Pecans
From the Board: Christmas in July… and Year-Round
At the American Pecan Promotion Board (APPB) and American Pecan Council (APC), we continue to hear great feedback on the Unified Pecan Promotion…
