Home > Our Offices > Research Stations > Pecan > An Overview Of The Pecan Research-Extension Station [Image: Original Pecan Station] This article provides a brief history of the Pecan Station as well as its current status and plans for the future. 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. Pecan Station Photo Album [Image: Pecan Station Orchard] Pages include photographs of activities and events at the Pecan Research-Extension Station. Pecan Orchard Floor Management The information contained in this article was presented at the LSU Pecan Research Station as part of the program of the Louisiana Pecan Growers Association Annual Conference held in Shreveport, LA on June 15-16, 2006. Demonstration plots of many of the herbicides were shown to participants and general information about each herbicide discussed. A general overview of pecan orchard floor management is given and herbicides labeled for use in pecan orchards are listed by site activity.  more articles... Pecan Leaf Sample Collection for Nutritional Analysis This article provides instructions on when and how to collect leaf samples for pecan nutritional analysis. In A Nutshell - September 22, 2008 [Image: LSU Ag Center logo] This September issue provides updates on the disaster assistance deadline. Information on preharvet intervals for insecticides is included. It also includes information on pecan harvest. There is a related file that contains information on the deadline to obtain a “buy-in” waiver for disaster assistance. 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. Recommended Pecan Varieties for Louisiana Yards [Image: Recommended Pecan Varieties for Louisiana Yards document] Pecan variety recommendations for yards and small, unmanaged plantings. 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. Pecan Pollination Chart [Image: pecan pollination chart] This page provides information on pecan pollen shed and pistillate flower receptivity dates for numerous pecan cultivars. This information is useful for determining which pecan cultivars will pollinate other cultivars. 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. 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. 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.