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Fall Armyworms: Identification, Damage Indications and Control
If left untreated, fall armyworms (Spodoptera frugiperda) can destroy a pasture or field of crops in a very short time. James Locke, soils and crops consultant, shows you how to identify the fall...
How to Control Pecan Nut Casebearers in Pecan Trees
This insect could DESTROY your pecan crop! Dr. Charles Rohla, Pecan and Specialty Ag Systems Manager at Noble Research Institute, walks us through how to monitor and control pecan nut casebearers.
Pecan Grower’s Toolbox
Diagnose your pecan problems and find solutions with our pecan cultivar, disease and insect damage image gallery, and searchable pesticide databases.
Fungicide and host resistance help control pecan scab
One of the most damaging diseases in pecans is pecan scab, caused by the fungus Fusicladium effusum. It infects actively growing tissue, such as stems, leaves and nut shucks, when temperatures are above 70 degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity is above 90 percent.
Are Grasshoppers and Armyworms in Your Future?
This fall, we may see an outbreak of armyworms and/or grasshoppers. If you have lush green winter pasture - or any pasture, for that matter - it may be a prime target.
Early management promotes healthy pasture
The spring growing season is at hand. Therefore, it is time to develop management plans for our warm season pastures.
Consider Pecan Management Decisions Over Coming Months
It is hard to believe that summer is almost upon us. This has the potential to be a heavy pecan crop year, if the drought has not hurt things too badly. To ensure a good crop, many management decisions need to be considered over the next few months, including proper fertilization and insect and disease control.
Barrier Offers Relief From Beaver-Created Flooding
A cost-effective, easily portable barrier that prevents drainage cuts in beaver dams from being repaired could offer temporary relief from beaver-created floodwater.
Fire Ants: The Invasion Continues
The number of fire ants seems to have increased noticeably in south central Oklahoma in the last couple of years, and the number calls and complaints the Noble Research Institute receives have skyrocketed.
Grasshoppers: Will This Be a Big Year?
Grasshoppers are considered an intermittent problem in Oklahoma and North Texas pastures. However, when they are present in large numbers, the damage can be severe.