Home > Our Offices > Research Stations > Pecan > [image: Pecan Research] P.O. Box 5519 · Shreveport, LA · 71135 - 5519 Phone: (318) 797-8034 · Fax: (318) 676-7371 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 field day provides latest information [Image: Mike Hall] (Distributed 06/18/08) Pecan growers from as far as Georgia gathered at the LSU AgCenter’s Pecan Research Station here June 13 to hear the latest information on insects and diseases.  more articles... 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. Pecan Research Station field day set for June 13 (Distributed 05/23/08) The LSU AgCenter’s annual field day and open house at the Pecan Research-Extension Station will be Friday, June 13. 2008 Pecan Research Station Field Day Pecan Research Station Field Day 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 seminar helps growers prepare for 2008 The LSU AgCenter Pecan Research and Extension Station in Shreveport hosted a seminar on pecan growing on Feb. 28, 2008, which was attended by 35 growers. 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. Pecans are tasty way to health (Distributed 04/02/08) Enjoy a guilt-free celebration in April by observing national pecan month with one of Louisiana’s locally grown commodities. You’ll be helping the state’s economy and treating yourself to a nutrient-rich food. 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.