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In a Nutshell: The Pecan Podcast
Led by the University of Georgia Extension and Department of Horticulture, In a Nutshell seeks to share research and education on the production of pecans as an agricultural commodity as well as information from the pecan industry. You will hear from experts across the pecan industry along with the University of Georgia pecan team.
In a Nutshell: The Pecan Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 12 - Precision Ag Research in Pecan
In this episode, we are introduced to UGA Precision Ag Specialist, Dr. Luan Oliveira. He shares his latest research in drone application and the Smart Apply spray system. Dr. Oliveira shares data on the chemical savings of the Smart Apply along...
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Episode 11 - Late-Season Irrigation & Flatheaded Apple Borer
UGA Extension Horticulturalist, Dr. Lenny Wells, discusses the current late-season irrigation recommendations based on new science in pecan sap flow. The conversation extends to late-season issues with shuck decline. How do environmental condit...
Episode 10: Pecan Field Day Season / Georgia Pecan Grower's Association
In this episode, Georgia Pecan Grower Association Director, Mary Bruorton, joins Dr. Lenny Wells and Area Pecan Agent, Andrew Sawyer, for an update from the GPGA. The discussion continues with a short history of the Georgia pecan field day seas...
Episode 9 - Checking in with American Pecan Council and American Pecan Promotion Board
Bailey Segars from the American Pecan Council joins the podcast to talk about the APC, its history, operation of American Pecan Promotion Board, current marketing ventures, and food safety. The podcast concludes with an update on American Pecan...
Episode 8 - Late July Happenings in the Orchard
Should you sample leaves for a fungicide sensitivity test in 2026? How do you determine the best time to fruit thin your orchard? What is the mechanism in fruit thinning that mitigates alternate bearing? What is the latest date to apply fertili...