more... > Pecan > In a Nutshell Newsletter > 2006 > 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 - March 22, 2006 [Image: In A Nutshell Newsletter- March 22, 2006] The March issue of In A Nutshell provides information on pecan phylloxera and early-season scab, including damage, occurrence and pesticides suggested for use. An insecticide chart, which gives ratings on the likely effectiveness of particular insecticides on different insects, is also included in the newsletter, as well as details on an upcoming pecan clinic and on how to access insect fact sheets and spray guides available on the Pecan Research-Extension Station website.  more articles... In A Nutshell - May 26, 2006 [Image: In A Nutshell Newsletter- May 26, 2006] The May issue of In A Nutshell provides information on the Louisiana and Mississippi pecan crops, phylloxera, fertilization, leaf sampling, June drop, and hurricane assistance. Also included is a list of upcoming events and topics to be presented at those events. In A Nutshell - October 20, 2006 [Image: In A Nutshell Newsletter - October 20, 2006] The October issue of In A Nutshell provides updates on the pecan crop, harvest, and pecan prices, and information, requirements, and divisions for the 2006-2007 Louisiana State Pecan Show. Suggestions for selecting and handling pecans for the Louisiana State Pecan Show are also included as well as a pecan crow management survey.