Generally, Extension agents receive only a few horticultural questions during and after the holidays. However, questions posed concerning pecans have dominated over the past few weeks. It’s obvious ...

Despite their native durability, pecan trees are notorious for pest problems. Here are some of the common problems and solutions for home gardeners: Fall webworms — Known for the large webs they ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WDAM) - Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson is speaking up about pecan thefts in the state. In an opinion column published on Thursday, Gipson said pecan ...

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 ...

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

Dear Neil: What is wrong with a pecan whose fruit starts to send out roots even before the nuts fall to the ground? It ruins the pecans. A: That's a genetic blemish of some particular types of pecans.

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 ...