Home > Crops & Livestock > Crops > Pecans > Sources of Pecan Trees and Propagation Wood The following list contains contact information for nurseries that sell pecan trees and/or propagation wood. The list is furnished for your information with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no guarantee of reliability is implied. Pruning Mature, Storm-Damaged Pecan Orchards The information contained in this article was presented at the March 31, 2006, Pecan Clinic near Cloutierville, La. The objectives for pruning damaged trees are listed and several types of pruning cuts are defined. 2008 Pecan Show Results The 2008 Louisiana State Pecan Show made an excellent exhibit at Ag Expo in West Monroe January 18-19, 2008. Nearly 100 entries representative of 28 named varieties and 29 native/seedlings were judged to determine class and division winners. Pecan Show winners are listed. Pecan Weevil [Image: Pecan weevil larvae] An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of the pecan weevil. Information on damage and control are also included.  more articles... Storage Hints for Pecans [Image: Shelled pecans] This article provides information on storing shelled and unshelled pecans. A table indicating the average shelf life of pecans when stored at various temperatures is included. Louisianians Love Pecans [Image: pecans in shells] The LSU AgCenter Pecan Research and Extension Station represents the only land-grant university research station devoted solely to pecan research and extension programming to support the pecan industry – not only in Louisiana, but the entire pecan-growing region of the southeastern United States. Pecan Bacterial Leaf Scorch [Image: Large native pecan tree in Natchitoches Parish, La.] For more than two decades there was uncertainty about the cause of a common disease among pecan trees referred to as leaf scorch. LSU AgCenter researchers were able to distinguish the cause of the disease, which has improved pecan production. Fungicide Application Recommendations for Pecan Disease Control [Image: Air-blast sprayer] The key components of the effective use of fungicides for pecan disease control are timing, coverage and concentration. The updated 2008 fungicide list is included. Frequently Asked Pecan Questions This page provides a list of frequently asked questions about pecans and answers to those questions provided by Pecan Research-Extension Station scientists. Louisiana Recommendations for Control of Pecan Insects in Commercial Pecan Orchards: An Illustrated Guide [Image: Spraying Pecan Trees with an Air-Blast Sprayer] Current insecticide recommendations for commercial pecan orchards in Louisiana. This illustrated guide provides information on insecticides, rates of application and timing of applications. For each insect listed, a photo of the insect, damage caused by the insect or both are provided. Pecan Crop Load Management [Image: Cross sections of pecan cultivars showing kernel expansion] This article answers the question, "Why do my pecan trees have a large crop followed by a small one?" and provides answers to several questions concerning mechanical thinning. Proper Harvesting and Storage of Pecans Improve Quality [Image: Photo of Cracked Pecans] The article provides a brief description of factors to consider when harvesting and storing pecans. Hickory Shuckworm [Image: Hickory Shuckworm Larva in Nut] An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of the hickory shuckworm. Information about damage and control are included. Pecan Leaf Scorch Mite [Image: Pecan Leaf Scorch Mite] An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of pecan leaf scorch mite. Information on damage and control are also included in the article. Click for more information...