more... > Research Stations > Pecan > In a Nutshell Newsletter > In A Nutshell - June 11, 2009 [Image: June 11, 2009 In A Nutshell] This June issue provides information on when to spray for nut scab control. Helpful information on June drop and pecan phylloxera is also included. Directions on how to collect leaves for leaf sampling are listed. A related file on "Seasonal Occurrence of Pecan Insects" is attached. In A Nutshell - March 26, 2009 [Image: In A Nutshell - March 26, 2009] The March issue of In A Nutshell includes information on: Pecan Phylloxera, May Beetles, Fungicide Application: When to Begin?, Pecan Seminar April 30, 2009 , Pecan Show and an Insecticide Chart. In A Nutshell - November 24, 2008 [Image: November 24, 2008 In A Nutshell Newsletter] The November issue of In a Nutshell provides updates on the Louisiana and United States pecan crop, harvest, prices, and hurricane disaster assistance. It also includes information on the 2008-2009 Louisiana State Pecan Show. In A Nutshell - September 9, 2008 [Image: LSU Ag center logo] The September issue of In A Nutshell has information on disaster assistance for pecan growers affected by Hurricane Gustav. Insecticides for controlling black pecan aphids, stinkbugs, leaf-footed bugs, hickory shuckworm and pecan weevil are listed. There is also information on tree care for those who have experienced high winds. A survey of damage from Hurricane Gustav is included and also information on disaster assistance as covered in the 2008 Farm Bill.  more articles... In A Nutshell - June 26, 2008 [Image: In A Nutshell - June 26, 2008] The June issue of In A Nutshell provides updates on insect activity and scab control. It also provides information on leaf sampling, pecan crop estimate and upcoming activities. In A Nutshell - May 9, 2008 [Image: In A Nutshell Newsletter - May 9, 2008] The May issue of In A Nutshell provides updates on pecan nut casebearer and pecan phylloxera occurences. It also includes a list of upcoming events for June and July. In A Nutshell - March 28, 2008 [Image: In A Nutshell Newsletter - March 28, 2008] The March issue of In A Nushell provides information on recent observances of pecan phylloxera and May beetles, on spring scab control, and on an upcoming pecan seminar. An insect seasonal occurrence chart is also included. In A Nutshell - February 6, 2008 [Image: In A Nutshell Newsletter - February 6, 2008] The February issue of In A Nutshell provides information on fertilizing, pecan phylloxera and grafting. It includes the results of the 2008 Pecan Show and information on the upcoming Pecan Seminar. An insecticide rating chart is also provided. In A Nutshell - November 12, 2007 [Image: In A Nutshell Newsletter - November 12, 2007] The November issue of In A Nutshell provides updates on the Louisiana and United States pecan crop, harvest and prices. It also includes information on the 2007-2008 Louisiana State Pecan Show. In A Nutshell - August 27, 2007 [Image: Page 1] The August issue of "In A Nutshell" provides updates on insects, pecan scab disease and crow control. It also includes information on stink bugs and upcoming events for September. In A Nutshell - July 27, 2006 [Image: In A Nutshell - July 27, 2006] The July issue of In A Nutshell provides estimates for the 2006 pecan crop for Louisiana and the United States as a whole, thoughts on stinkbug control, updates pecan insects and pecan scab disease, information on crow control, a list of upcoming events, and a pecan crow management survey. In A Nutshell - February 24, 2006 [Image: In A Nutshell - February 24, 2006] The February 2006 issue of In A Nutshell provides information on pecan tree fertilization and discusses various sources of nitrogen fertilizer. Winners of the 2005 Pecan Show are listed with their respective entries. A survey on crow management is also included. In A Nutshell - April 10, 2006 [Image: In A Nutshell Newsletter - April 10, 2006] The April issue of In A Nutshell provides information on the upcoming May field clinic, dates and locations for the upcoming Louisiana Pecan Growers Association Annual Meeting and the Pecan Producers of Louisiana Annual Meeting, and orchard observations. An insect seasonal occurrence chart is also provided. In A Nutshell - 2007 Newsletters This page provides access to the In A Nutshell Newsletters sent out in 2007. Click for more information...