March 2012 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.

U.S. Pecans took to the world stage at the Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin, Germany, Feb. 8-10. This fresh produce, dried fruits and nuts trade show drew
over 2,500 exhibitors and 56,000
visitors.

by Bill Goff Southeastern Shakings

Purchase, plant or renovate?

Following 4 years of pecan prices going up to unprecedented levels, a lot of people are interested in getting into pecan farming. There are various ways to do this. One way, the fastest way, is to purchase a producing orchard that is already in good shape and producing profitably. The main trouble with this approach is...

by George Ray McEachern Southwest Notes

Pecan stress symptoms

Not all pecan trees are healthy. Many pecan orchards have trees experiencing stress symptoms and some have hidden or non-visible hunger signs. January and February are good times to evaluate tree health as one can observe dormant shoots throughout the tree. The best way is to look at shoot length in the top of the...

by Bill Ree IPM Report

Assess your pest management, prepare for new season

It is sure hard to believe that by the time this issue of Pecan South hits the street, a new season will be just over the horizon. In this short period between the end of harvest and the startup of a new year, there are several items that can be discussed. Last year, with the exception...

by Larry A. Stein Native Timbre

For natives, wait for nitrogen application; be ready with zinc

Even though we have turned the page on a new year, the sting of the 2011 cropping season lingers. For many in Texas, 2011 was their worst year ever. Still, parts of the state enjoyed a favorable native and improved pecan crop. Native pecans produced in 2011 were for the most part quite small due...