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Due to the coronavirus outbreak the Arizona Pecan Growers Association will be streaming the conference presentations on demand.
Join the Zoom Q & A with Harold Payne at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 28th.
The 2020 APGA Conference has gone Digital
The 25th APGA conference will be streamed on demand beginning August 27th 2020. Join us online for on-demand keynotes and presentations. The conference outlines the latest pecan research, update on the latest technology, and ongoing educational credits for pecan farmers. The conference will also feature vendors specializing in the pecan industry.
2020 Presentations
The Arizona Pecan Growers Association on-demand video presentations will be available August 27th through September 11th.
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Update of The American Pecan Council
Alex Ott (American Pecan Council)
Alex Ott will be giving an update on how the Council has been securing the future of America's Original Native Supernut.
Response of Immature Pecans to Phosphorus Fertilization
Dr. Jim Walworth (University of Arizona)
Arizona Nut Tree Industry Economy
Dari Duval (University of Arizona Analyst in Agriculture Resource Economics)
Arizona Nut Tree Industry Economy
Dari Duval (University of Arizona Analyst in Agriculture Resource Economics)
Dari Duval is presenting a summary of the Arizona nut tree industry economics evaluation project completed in 2019. The project was supported by an Arizona Department of Agriculture Specialty Crops Block Grant her and UArizona Ag Economics team procured.
Pecan Genetic Tools Emerging
Dr. Jennifer Randall (New Mexico State University)
Dr. Jennifer Randall and her team is making a mark in pecan genetics and embarking on revolutionizing a way for producers and pecan research leaders alike to have tools at their disposal for pecan cultivar selections. She will be giving an update on the progress thus far.
Environmental Stress on Pecan Development
Richard Heerema (Pecan Specialist New Mexico State University)
As the Extension Pecan Specialist, Dr. Richard Heerema's primary interest and responsibility is in the area of Integrated Pecan Orchard Management.
Arizona Pecan Pest Update
John Caravetta (Director of Plant Services Division, Arizona Department of Agriculture) Presented by:Josh Sherman
John Caravetta is addressing the current state of the Plant Services Division and their efforts in protecting the pecan industry in the southwest. He will also be giving an update on the pecan weevil quarantine program.
Southwest Pecan Disease
Dr. Alex Hu (University of Arizona)
Dr. Hu will be covering common southwest pecan diseases and specifically how to identify and treat them. He will also give an update on his ongoing efforts in Arizona pecan disease research.
Measuring Water Stress Accurately
Josh Sherman (University of Arizona Extension Commercial Horticulture Agent)
Joshua Sherman will be sharing information and demonstrating techniques for measuring water stress in pecan trees.
State of the Climate for Arizona Pecan
Dr. Jeremy Weiss (University of Arizona)
Dr. Weiss will be addressing climate, monsoon projections and future considerations in effect of pecan development.
Alex Ott
(American Pecan Council)
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UPDATE OF THE AMERICAN PECAN COUNCIL
Alex Ott will be giving an update on how the Council has been securing the future of America's Original Native Supernut.
Dr. Alex Hu
(University of Arizona)
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Southwest Pecan Disease
Dr. Hu will be covering common southwest pecan diseases and specifically how to identify and treat them. He will also give an update on his ongoing efforts in Arizona pecan disease research.
Dr. Jim Walworth (University of Arizona)
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Response of Immature Pecans to Phosphorus Fertilization
World-renowned Dr. Jim Walworth will be addressing new findings in soil & nutrition of pecan in the southwest. He will also be sharing updates in current on-going research of Arizona pecans.
Dr. Jennifer Randall
(New Mexico State University)
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Pecan Genetic Tools Emerging
Dr. Jennifer Randall and her team is making a mark in pecan genetics and embarking on revolutionizing a way for producers and pecan research leaders alike to have tools at their disposal for pecan cultivar selections. She will be giving an update on the progress thus far.
Richard Heerema
(Pecan Specialist New Mexico State University)
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Environmental Stress on Pecan Development
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As the Extension Pecan Specialist, Dr. Richard Heerema's primary interest and responsibility is in the area of Integrated Pecan Orchard Management.
Dr. Jeremy Weiss
Dr. Jeremy Weiss (University of Arizona)
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State of the Climate for Arizona Pecan
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Dr. Weiss will be addressing climate, monsoon projections and future considerations in effect of pecan development.
Dari Duval
(University of Arizona Analyst in Agriculture Resource Economics)
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Arizona Nut Tree Industry Economy
Dari Duval is presenting a summary of the Arizona nut tree industry economics evaluation project completed in 2019. The project was supported by an Arizona Department of Agriculture Specialty Crops Block Grant her and UArizona Ag Economics team procured.
Josh Sherman
(University of Arizona Extension Commercial Horticulture Agent)
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Measuring Water Stress Accurately
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Joshua Sherman will be sharing information and demonstrating techniques for measuring water stress in pecan trees.
John Caravetta
(Director of Plant Services Division, Arizona Department of Agriculture)
Presented by:Josh Shermanz
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Arizona Pecan Pest Update
John Caravetta is addressing the current state of the Plant Services Division and their efforts in protecting the pecan industry in the southwest. He will also be giving an update on the pecan weevil quarantine program.
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U of A Extension Plant Sciences Pecan Resources
UofA Extensions is dedicated to the ongoing research and education on pecans.
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U of A School of Plant Sciences
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