Tree shaker used for automated pecan harvest at a Texas A&M Research farm. Credit: Matt Lollar
The Texas Pecan Short Course is an annual, four day training offered by Texas A&M University. The short course teaches pecan orchard managers and prospective pecan growers how to plant, grow, harvest, and market pecans. A harvest equipment demonstration is one of the hands-on activities offered during this training. The following video that provides a quick review of pecan harvest equipment demonstrated at the Texas Pecan Short Course.
For more information on pecan production, utilize the following publication links:
The Pecan Tree
Pecan Cultivars for North Florida
Insect Management in Pecans
Weed Management in Pecan
Texas A&M’s Improved Pecans production guide
Matt Lollar is the Santa Rosa County Commercial Horticulture Agent.He began his Extension career in 2010 in Sanford, FL as the Seminole County Horticulture Agent.Matt is originally from Belle Fontaine, AL.He earned his MS and BS degrees in Horticulture Production from Auburn University.
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