Pecan trees are shaking and shimmying as growers harvest pecans in Missouri, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Michele Warmund. During harvest, mechanical shakers are clamped around ...

Mechanical thinning of pecan trees is shown using a tree shaker with a hydraulic shaker head. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...

This article first appeared on Texas Highways. Click here to view the article in its original format. The metal arms of a hydraulic shaker clamp around the trunk of a mature pecan tree, performing a ...

‘I love getting the fresh pecans each fall and am considering planting my own pecan trees. What do I need to know?” — L.S. Growing pecans comes with both challenges and rewards. Let’s talk about some ...

Boy, the leaves really are falling. I am having to mow my lawn at least twice a week just to make it look like someone lives in our house. I will get it nice and clean for about 15 minutes and then it ...

Pecan trees have a tendency to bear fruit in cycles, producing a large crop in one or two years, followed by little or no crop. This cycle is the most profit-limiting biological problem facing ...