Dry Early Fall Affecting Pecan Quality for Some Producers

By Kyle Peveto

LSU AgCenter

Some Louisiana pecan producers could amass a larger pile of rejected nuts because of abnormally dry weather through the late summer and early fall, said Michael Polozola, the LSU AgCenter state fruit and nut specialist.

A lack of rain just before harvest prevented some pecans from filling out, Polozola said, leading to lower yields for many producers.

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