Smaller pecan harvest expected this fall

  • Native pecans account for 80% to 90% of Oklahoma’s total pecan production. Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services
    Native pecans account for 80% to 90% of Oklahoma’s total pecan production. Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services
    Drought is likely to affect the state’s pecan crop this year. Becky Carroll, Oklahoma State University Extension fruit and nut specialist, said some orchards appear to be on track while others are sparse with little to no pecans. Dry conditions are causing a lot of issues for native pecan growers who don’t have the ability to irrigate their orchards. “During July and e...

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