27th Annual

2022 APGA Conference

August 25th & 26th

The 27th APGA conference will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park beginning Thursday, August 25th with the ‘Welcome Reception and Vendor Show’. The conference outlines the latest pecan research, latest technology updates, and ongoing educational credits for pecan farmers. The conference will also feature vendors and equipment specializing in different fields in the pecan industry.

Accommodations

Come meet the APGA Community at the

Welcome Reception and vendor show

Thursday, Aug. 25th

5 PM – 7 PM

Friday, Aug. 26th

8 AM – 4 PM

Seminars

Click on the button for the complete schedule.

Schedule

Soil/ Mineral Nutrition

Pecan Root-Rhizosphere Relationship Survey

Dr. Richard Heerema
Extension Pecan Specialist

Extension Plant Sciences Department
New Mexico State University

Soil/ Mineral Nutrition

Mycorrhizal Fungi Research

McKenzie Stock
NMSU Graduate Student
Research Assistant

Pecan Culture

Pecan Water Use Study

Dr. Paul Brown
Emeritus Professor
Biometeorology Specialist

University of Arizona

Climate

State of the Climate for Arizona Pecan

Dr. Jeremy Weiss
University of Arizona
Climate and Geospatial
Extension Scientist
School of Natural Resources
and the Environment

Marketing

Update of The American Pecan Council

Alex Ott
Executive Director

American Pecan Council

Pests/Disease

Pecan Bud Moth

Ted E Cottrell
Fruit and Tree Nut Research /
Research Entomologist

USDA – ARS
Fruit and Tree Nut Research
Byron, GA

Pests/Disease

Pecan Bacterial Leaf Scorch

Dr. Jennifer Randall
Professor and Director of Molecular Biology & Interdisciplinary Life Science Graduate Program

Pests/Disease

AZDA and Tree Pest Trapping Program Update

Jack Peterson

Associate Director Plant Services Division
AZ Dept. of Agriculture

Soil Health and Mineral Nutrition

Zinc Variability

Jim Walworth
Extension Specialist and
Professor of Soil Science

University of Arizona

Cultural Management

New Pecan Cultivars

Dr. Patrick Conner
Climate and Geospatial
Extension Scientist

School of Natural Resources
and the Environment
University of Georgia

Marketing

Pecan Marketing and Promotion Panel

Moderator: Alex Ott

MARKETING PANEL:

Deb Ralls – APC
Larry Don Womack – TPGA

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MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION

The 2022 Arizona Pecan Growers Association conference is upon us. Join us again for another great year by renewing or becoming an APGA member.

Registration

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Sponsor Packages

APGA is offering five types of sponsorship packages. All sponsor packages will include promotional options. Your sponsorship will help to ensure APGAs’ efforts in providing an excellent educational program and ongoing support of pecan research.

Options

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Vendor Packages

APGA is offering vendors three types of packages that include an indoor booth or an outdoor equipment booth. The third option allows you to purchase a combination of both booths at a discount while supplies last.

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Hotel Accommodations Details

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park is proud to be the host hotel for the Arizona Pecan Growers Association Conference!

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park
445 S. Alvernon Way
Tucson, Arizona 85711-4198
USA
Tel: +1-520-881-4200
Tel: +1 858 263 8749
Fax: +1-520-323-5225

HOTEL AMENITIES

Complimentary Wireless Internet Access
Business Center
Fitness Center
Bar and Dining Options
Pool
Pet Friendly
Non-Smoking Rooms

IN ROOM AMENITIES

42″ HDTV
Refrigerator
Hair Dryer
Iron & Ironing Board
Sleeps up to 4 people

To make a reservation, click on the following link:
ARIZONA PECAN GROWERS Conference Accommodations
August 24th & 26th, 2022
Refer to Arizona Pecan Growers room block.

Guest Room Rate: $94.00

Reservation Procedures: Reservations must be made by August 15, 2022.
Room availability and special rate may not be available after this date.

Subject to availability group members may extend their stay up to 2 days prior and 1 days after the official meeting dates, at your special rate by calling our local reservations department, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Reservations may also be made by calling 1-520-881-4200 or 1 858 263 8749

If you are attempting to make your reservation after the above cut-off date call our Reservations Department at tel: 1-520-881-4200 Monday-Friday, 9 AM- 4 PM. Guests must indicate they are with the Arizona Pecan Growers Association Conference. Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card or a prepayment of one night’s stay and tax 72 hours in advance.

Cancellation Policy: 24 hours prior to the day of arrival.

Check-In Time: 3 PM

Check-Out Time: NOON