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Determining Pecan Tree Values
How much is a pecan tree worth? This question comes up often in Oklahoma and Texas, and can arise for several reasons. To help fill this information gap, several agricultural consultants at the Noble Research Institute created a pecan valuation fact sheet entitled "Assessing the Value of Pecan Trees."
Noble Research Institute releases ag calculators, utilities app
With continuous technology advancements, production agriculture is more efficient and mobile than ever before.
Research updates pecan tree fertilizer recommendations
Proper fertilization can decrease stress and improve the health and development of trees. Annual application of nitrogen and adequate levels of phosphorus have been shown to help reduce alternate bearing in pecan trees.
Tax Considerations When Buying or Selling a Farm
The cost of buying or selling a farm can be overshadowed by decisions that postpone the payment of income taxes.
Weed Management in Pecans
An effective weed management program is a necessary part of any pecan production enterprise. Weeds compete with pecans for water and nutrients, and may have allelopathic effects on pecan growth....
Pecan Management Calendar: February to April
Pecan growers should develop a plan for preparing for and addressing tasks throughout the year. Will Chaney, a senior research associate in pecan management systems, outlines activities for February, March and April.
Drought Stress on Pecan Trees
Drought conditions cause extreme stress on pecan trees. It is important for producers to understand the effects of drought and how pecan trees cope with the stress it brings.
Pecan Management Calendar: August to October
Pecan growers should develop a plan for preparing for and addressing tasks throughout the year. Will Chaney, a senior research associate in pecan management systems, outlines activities for August, September and October.
Research Shows Promise to Help Growers Better Control Pecan Scab
Noble Research Institute researchers are studying ways to combat the pecan scab disease that decimates pecan orchards every year.
How to Do a Perc Soil Test for Fruit and Pecan Production
A percolation (perc) test is a soil test used to determine the adsorption of water into the soil. The perc test is also very important in agriculture because soil drainage can affect production of crops, including fruits and pecans.