APGA News - Alabama Pecan Growers Association

APGA News
Volume 16, Issue 4
Annual Conference Announcement
Sept 1, 2013
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Responding to the very difficult year resulting from heavy rainfall and
high incidence of diseases this year's Alabama Pecan Growers convention in
Fairhope will feature several speakers discussing ways to combat pests and
disease. The meeting will be held on Thursday, September 19, at the Gulf Coast
Research and Extension Center auditorium northeast of Fairhope on Highway 104,
with registration beginning at 8 AM.
“Growers have asked more about scab control than any other problem this year,”
says Auburn extension specialist Bill Goff, the program chairman.
Among the speakers discussing scab control will be USDA scientist Clive Bock,
Auburn research associate Bryan Wilkins, and Goff. Various ways of combating
the disease through a combination of techniques including spraying, variety
selection, and cultural methods will be discussed.
In addition to scab growers experienced difficulty this year with controlling mites
D & S Agency, Crop Insurance and insects. Speakers on those topics include University of Georgia entomologist
Dow AgriSciences
First South Farm Credit
Holmes Pecan Company
J.W. Renfroe Pecan Co.
Ken Buck Farms
NIPAN, LLC
Jim Dutcher and USDA entomologist Ted Cottrell.
“Keeping up with industry developments nationwide, and now worldwide with the
emergence of China as a major buyer of pecans, is very important to our growers,”
Goff adds.
“We have the President of the Georgia Pecan Growers Association,
Randy Hudson, from Ocilla, Georgia; and the interim president of the US Pecan
Council, Mike Adams from Bryan, Texas to update us on industry developments,”
Goff stated.
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Savage Equipment, Inc.
South Central Crop Insurance
Triangle Chemical Co.
Tucker Farm Center
Underwood Pecan &
Citrus Nursery
This year’s official conference hotel is the
Holiday Inn Express (251-928-9191) in
Fairhope. It has a block of rooms reserved
at the special discounted rate of $99.00 for
the APGA conference. Please make
reservations as soon as possible. They
sell out quickly this time of year.
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Additionally, University of Georgia horticulturist Lenny Wells will update our group on developments in the Georgia pecan industry. And Dr. Bill Batchelor, the Dean of the College of agriculture at Auburn will discuss how Auburn University plans to assist the industry.
Always popular with growers is a presentation by fellow grower who has walked in their shoes. This year Georgia grower
Randy Hudson, who also was a pioneer in marketing pecans to China, will share a presentation on “Experiences in Growing and Marketing Pecans ".
Finally, Monte Nesbitt, former Auburn research associate and currently extension program specialist with Texas A&M
University will return to a warm welcome and will present the topic “Producing Quality Pecans” to our group.
APGA has a new website!
http://www.alabamapecangrowers.com/
After much anticipation, the new website for the
Alabama Pecan Growers Association is up and
running. Be sure to check it out!
YOU ARE INVITED!
You are invited to attend the welcome dinner,
To be held at 6:00 pm on
Wednesday, September 18th, 2013
American Legion Post 199
700 South Mobile Avenue
Fairhope, AL 36532
-DUTCH TREATThe Georgia Pecan Growers Association Announces Their Annual Fall Field Day:
Thursday September 12, 2013
Friendship Pecans
1807 Wiliamsburg Road
Albany, Georgia 31705
Program starts at 8:30 am
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Topics to be covered include:

Hedge pruning

Fertilizer management

Management of young trees

Fruit thinning

Pecan cultivars

Inter-planning nursery trees in
existing orchards
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2013 Conference Program
Alabama Pecan Growers 53rd Annual Conference
Tentative Educational Program
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center Auditorium
Fairhope, Alabama
8:00
8:30
8:40
Registration
Call to Order & Introduction of Guests– Clarence Bishop
Opening remarks– Bill Batchelor
Clarence Bishop
President, Alabama Pecan
Growers Association
Bill Batchelor
Dean, College of Agriculture &
Director, Alabama Agriculture
Experiment Station
Auburn University
Moderating – Bill Goff
Bill Goff
9:00
of Horticulture
Auburn University, AL
9:20
9:50
10:20
The US Pecan Council
- Mike Adams
Pecan scab control and fungicide coverage from ground-based sprayers
- Clive Bock
Controlling pecan scab in a tough year
- Bill Goff
Scab and foliage condition on pecan cultivars at the Gulf Coast Station
in 2013
- Bryan Wilkins
Mike Adams
Interim President, US Pecan Council
Bryan, TX
Clive Bock
Research Plant Pathologist
USDA Southeastern Fruit & Tree Nut
Research Laboratory
Byron, GA
10:50
Break
11:10
11:40
Controlling mites in pecans
- Jim Dutcher
Awards and APGA Business Meeting- Clarence Bishop
Bryan Wilkins
Research Associate
Dept. of Horticulture
Auburn University
12:00
Lunch
Jim Dutcher
Professor
Department of Entomology
University of Georgia
Moderating—Bryan Wilkins
1:15
1:40
2:10
Experiences in growing and marketing pecans
- Randy Hudson
Developments in the pecan industry in Georgia
- Lenny Wells
Insect control research
- Ted Cottrell
2:30
Break
2:50
Producing quality pecans
- Monte Nesbitt
Pecan crop estimate- Bill Goff
Announcements and Adjourn
3:20
3:30
Randy Hudson
Pecan grower & President
Georgia Pecan Growers Association
Ocilla, GA
Lenny Wells
Associate of Horticulture
Department of Horticulture
University of Georgia
Ted Cottrell
Research Entomologist
USDA Southeastern Fruit & Tree Nut
Research Laboratory
Byron, GA
A great wealth of professional information awaits you! So check it out TODAY!
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Monte Nesbitt
Extension Program Specialist
Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Texas A&M University, TX
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How to Get Around Fairhope: From Interstate 10, take US 98 South (Daphne/Fairhope Exit).
Go approximately 8 miles to Hwy 104 and travel east 1/4 mile to the Gulf Coast Research Center. It is easily found on
the north side, adjacent to the highway. The phone # for the research station is 251-928-2740, should you need more
help. See map below for Gulf Coast Research Center as well as hotel and American Legion Hall locations.
To Mobile
Interstate 10
MOBILE BAY
To Pensacola
(Daphne, AL)
US Hwy 98
aka Greeno Rd.
Approximately 8 miles
(Fairhope, AL)
Gulf Coast Research Center
8300 Hwy 104
Scenic 98
Hwy 104 (to Robertsdale)
Section Street
About 2.4 mile from
Research Center to Holiday Inn Express
Gayfer Ave
Fairhope Ave.
North
Hwy 48
Scenic 98
About .8 mile
Gambino Restaurant
W
E
Holiday Inn Express
American
Legion Hall
19751 Greeno Rd
S
(US Hwy 98)
A good crowd of attendants had fun at the Alabama Pecan Growers’ Summer Tour,
held at the Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center in Fairhope, AL on Tuesday, August 6, 2013.
The APGA Summer Tour was held at the Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center in Fairhope, AL on
Tuesday, August 6th, 2013. Bryan Wilkins and Dr. Bill Goff lead the tour through several new research
projects. There were over fifty people in attendance, including several new growers and several from
out-of-state.
The hot, humid morning began with a trip though the Low Input variety trial. Bryan explained that the
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difficult growing conditions this season actually helped in evaluating trees. The abundant rainfall this year
allowed the scab susceptibility of many cultivars to be evaluated better than in the past because of the
increased disease pressure. The “Amling” variety of pecan trees, along with several other varieties, looked
very good, but the “Desirable” trees were a total loss.
The group then began a discussion and review of the Organic orchard study, which Dr. Goff stated is the
only research study in the world to be growing pecans organically. Weed control was the primary topic,
because insect and disease management had been discussed during the variety review. The group
observed some interesting trial methods and discussed possible alternate methods for controlling weeds.
Bryan then demonstrated the “burning” method for the group by using a propane torch, but only briefly,
because the day was already extremely hot!
Next, there was a ride across the highway to the High Input block where a new irrigation system had been
installed. Dr. Goff spoke of the many challenges brought about by the increase in rain and how several
varieties work as a testament to the power of scab this year. However, Bryan explained that despite the
large rainfall totals, the rain is often absent during the critical nut filling period in September, and the
absence of rain can lead to poor quality if one can’t irrigate.
Finally, the group recessed to the air-conditioning, where a question-and-answer session was held, mostly
centered on reviewing the effectiveness of different chemicals and spray programs used this year. Dr. Goff
led an open discussion of prices and harvest expectations, and after a few more minutes of cooling down,
the group enjoyed a boxed lunch. Afterwards, the meeting was adjourned.
Other Motels in the outlying areas
Fairhope, AL (approx. 0-2 miles away)
***Holiday Inn Express
251 928-9191
Key West Inn
251 990-7373
Hampton Inn
251-928-0956
98
Point Clear (approx. 2-5 miles away)
Grand Hotel Marriott (Bay Resort) 800 544-9933
Daphne, AL (approx. 5-15 miles away)
Hampton Inn
251 626-2220
Comfort Suites
251 626-1113
Hilton Garden Inn
251 625-0020
Clarennce Bishop
Grand Bay
Ken Buck Director
Gary Cox Director
Ray Bertolla Director
Andy Bertolla Director
Stinson Ellis Director
Dick Higbee Drecitor
Mark Hatchett Director
David Tucker Director
Taylor Harper Director
Rodger Cook Ex-officio
David Sessions Honorary Dir ector
President
Matt Goff
Silverhill
Vice President
Gary Underwood
Foley
Sec.-Treasurer
Dr. Bill Goff
Auburn
Advisor
Jodie Giles
Summerdale
Secretary
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Bayou La Batre
Fairhope
Daphne
Robertsdale
Fort Deposit
Fairhope
Grand Bay
Uriah
Grand Bay
Silverhill
Silverhill
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Louisville Pecan Co.
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NIPAN, LLC
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Traingle Chemical Company
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(334) 227-4301
(229) 344-6508
Tucker Farm Center
United Phosphorus, Inc.
Savage Equipment, Inc
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(803) 760-4743
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Invoices for dues have already been sent out. If you have mailed in your dues, you do not have to
fill out this form. If you are new or have NOT received an invoice and would like to join or come to
the convention please fill out this form.
APGA dues expire on August 31st, the end of our fiscal year. Dues are good from September 1st to August 31st
of the next year. Dues must be paid by October 1st to maintain magazine subscriptions. Members
receive quarterly newsletters as well as quarterly issues of the Pecan Grower Magazine. Pecan South is an
optional monthly publication (available for $18.00 for 12 issues). Thank you for your continued support of APGA.
Together we can find ways to help the pecan industry in Alabama!
2013-2014 Dues
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APGA, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that serves the Alabama
Commercial Pecan Industry by promoting education and research of
improved pecan production practices. APGA sponsors a pecan orchard
tour during the year and an annual convention the 3rd Thursday in
September in Fairhope, AL. APGA works closely with Auburn University
Research and Extension Service to solve the latest problems facing
pecan growers and to make pecan growing profitable.
Check that your dues are current!!!!
Annual membership dues $45, Extension personnel membership $20.
Send dues to: APGA, P. O. Box 443, Fairhope, AL 36532
www.alabamapecangrowers.com
PO Box 443
Fairhope, AL 36533
(251) 459-4235
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