One of the most important nut-infesting insect pests of pecan is the pecan nut casebearer. It is found in all pecan-growing regions of Texas and in south eastern New Mexico. Casebearer larvae tunnel ...

There’s nothing quite like pecans. With their rich, buttery flavor, these nuts are a staple of Louisiana culture and cuisine. If you’d like to produce your own pecans, November through March is an ...

Cooler weather, especially winter, is perfect for planting trees and shrubs in south Louisiana. Planting in winter gives the trees several months to establish roots before they begin active ...

Fruit trees, pecan trees and other nut plants can be grown with great success and relatively few problems. However, I’m often asked about how to control pecan scab, peach leaf curl, borers and poor ...

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 ...

‘I love getting the fresh pecans each fall and am considering planting my own pecan trees. What do I need to know?” — L.S. Growing pecans comes with both challenges and rewards. Let’s talk about some ...

This article first appeared on Texas Highways. Click here to view the article in its original format. The metal arms of a hydraulic shaker clamp around the trunk of a mature pecan tree, performing a ...