Despite their native durability, pecan trees are notorious for pest problems. Here are some of the common problems and solutions for home gardeners: Fall webworms — Known for the large webs they ...

Last year was a frustrating pecan year for many – the early first freeze in October caused a lot of shucks to not open up, reducing yields. Pecans are a beautiful tree and a delicious crop but are a ...

Many pecan trees are carrying good nut crops this season, but harvest quality may be reduced by pecan scab and losses to recent dry spells. There are times when nut bearing trees like hickory, walnut ...

TIFTON, GA—Pecan trees, like many fruit trees, have a tendency to bear fruit in cycles, producing a large crop in one or two years, followed by one or two years with little or no crop. This cycle, ...

GARDEN RIDGE, Texas – A fallen pecan tree limb sent a local man to the hospital Sunday. From his hospital bed, Juan Cantu remembered trying to cut the broken branch when the whole limb snapped and ...

Texas producers expect above-average yields and quality from their pecan trees this season, and consumers should expect decent prices for the nut this fall, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ...

Out of 500 named varieties of pecan trees, about a dozen are recommended for each area of Texas. The pecan tree became the official state tree of Texas in 1919, credited to Governor Hogg’s love for ...

Fruit trees, pecan trees and other nut plants can be grown with great success and relatively few problems. However, I’m often asked about how to control pecan scab, peach leaf curl, borers and poor ...

It won’t be long until homeowners stroll through the landscape among fall-colored leaves that cover the ground. However, there’s a good chance homeowners will find more than leaves — they’re ...

Pecan trees die only if for some reason they have no access to water," Lombardini said. "In this case, I don't think that was the issue."At 60, Hayek knows he will live out his years digging and ...