Progress 10/01/10 to 10/01/15
Outputs
Target Audience:Commercial and home pecan growers. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Multiple training field days and grower meetings were hosted and attended during this project. Events included Georgia Pecan Growers' Fall Filed Day, Alabama Pecan Growers annual meetings, Southeastern, Western, Alabama, Georgia, Tri-State (LA, MS, AR), and Texas Pecan Growers Association conventions and Alabama and Georgia Pecan Growers tours. PI-Goff served on the National Pecan and Hickory Germplasm Committee, as an advisor to the AL Pecan Growers, and as an advisor to the National Pecan Growers Council. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Three refereed journal articles and 15 trade journal articles were published during this project period reaching both pecan growers and the scientific community. In addition, multiple grower and scientific meetings were attended and results were presented. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Former PI-Goff represented the US pecan industry on a pecan promotional tour to Shanghai and served on the National Pecan and Hickory Gerplasm Committee. As a result, pecan markets were expanded in China which led to record pecan sales in Alabama during this project period. Cultivar recommendations were made to commercial and home pecan growers in Alabama and the southeast. Approximately 2000 commercial pecan growers were made aware of cultivar recommendations through this project. One new pecan cultivar named 'Eclipse' was released. Three refereed journal articles and 15 trade journal articles were published during this project period. Publications addressed topics including novel, improved pecan fertilzation practices, improved pest scouting techniques, improved pecan marketability to international markets, improved budding practices, pecan hedging as an improved cultural practice, improved pecan thinning practices, improved herbicide application methods, and improved pecan scab control practices. An ongoing organic pecan project, funded by NIFA, was initiated. A new phosphorus fertilization and irrigation project was initiated by new PI-Wells to improve nut yield, nut quality, and reduce negative environmental impacts of phosphorus from pecan orchards.
Publications
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Progress 10/01/13 to 09/30/14
Outputs
Target Audience: The target audiences reached as a result of this project are pecan growers and homeowners in Alabama. Alabama pecan growers typically manage small, low-input farms. Information regarding cultivar selections for low-input orchards is of great value to both of these groups. In addition, the pecan research community has been reached through this project. Changes/Problems: Bill Goff retired on December 31, 2013. I was hired May 1, 2014 and have assumed responsibility for this project. The direction of this project will likely change in September 2015 to focus more broadly on production of other specialty crops in Alabama, including pecans. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Cultural practices, including fungicide application methods and pruning methods, and cultivar evaluations were discussed and demonstrated at the Alabama Pecan Grower's Association annual meeting. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Two articles were published in referred academic journals. Cultivar selection and cultural practice information was disseminated at numerous meetings described above. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? New experiments will be initiated to investigate effects of banded applications of phosphorus-containing fertilizers on pecan tree growth, nut yield, nut quality, and nutrient uptake and assimilation. A new experiment will be initiated to determine effects of novel fertilization practices on pecan root growth and pecan tree stability. Cultivar evaluations for both low- and high-input orchards will continue. Evalution of organic weed control and scab control methods will continue.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Cultivar selections for both low- and high-input orchards continued to be evaluated for pecan scab resistance, nut yield, and nut quality at E.V. Smith Research Center and Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center. In coordintation with the University of Florida, the University of Georgia, and the USDA, an organic pecan production experiment was initiated at Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center. Organic compliant weed and pecan scab control methods are being evaluated.
Publications
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Smith, M.W. and W.D. Goff. Pecan nut suture splits are positively related to kernel moisture concentration and solar radiant exposure. HortTech. 24(2):238-240
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Smith, M.W. and W.D. Goff. Patch budding pecan: girdling, tipping, age, and size of budwood and rootstock for budding; girdling, 2,3,5-triodobenzoic acid and 6-benzylaminopuring for bud forcing. 24(5):512-518.
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Progress 01/01/13 to 09/30/13
Outputs
Target Audience: Target audience is commercial and home pecan growers. Changes/Problems: Change will occur as a result of new leadership following Bill Goff's retirement effective Dec 31, 2013. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? We hosted the Georgia Pecan Growers Fall Field Day, where growers observed 8 experiements in progress, and learned how our research efforts could be practically used on their farms. Two area pecan meetings were conducted. Events I participated in included the Southeastern, Western, Alabama, Georgia, Tri-State (LA, MS, AR), and Texas Pecan Growers Associations Conventions and the Alabama and Georgia Pecan Growers tours. Services included serving on the National Pecan and Hickory Germplasm Committee, as advisor to the board othe AL Pecan Growers and as advisor to the National Pecan Growers Council. I also serve as an advisor to a $1.2 million grant project on health benefits of pecans. Products included providing performance information about several advanced pecan selections which have promise in the Southeast. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Through meetings and events and publications listed above. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Leadership in the project will change, as Bill Goff retired Dec. 31, 2013, and successor will determine plans to accomplish goals.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Promotional/marketing efforts in which I am involved have contributed to progression in sales of pecans to China.Approximately 2000 commercial pecan growers were made aware of our research through publications and meetings. Changes in cultivar recommendations resulted following our trials, and pecan growers and homeowners were able to plant cultivars with good pest resistance requiring fewer sprays. Ongoing experiments were conducted at the following locations - E. V. Smith Research Center: Low-input cultivar trial, high-input cultivar trial, scab evaluation. Fairhope: Evaluation of low input cultivars, evaluation of high input cultivars. Grower locations: Cultivar evaluations, an experiment evaluating hedging and tree removal to address overcrowding, an experiment on banding P, and an orchard establishment experiment evaluating various high density spacings. We added to our collection of the scab resistant pecan selections in central and south Alabama. Dissemination occurred through numerous meetings and tours mentioned above and through industry publications listed below.
Publications
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Goff, Bill. 2013. The pecan cultivar trial at Friendship Pecans. Pecan South 46 (48): 4, 18, 22.
Goff, Bill. 2013. Mechanical crop thinning in the West. Pecan South 46 (4): 4, 10.
Goff, Bill. 2013. The pecan cultivar trial at Friendship Pecans. Pecan South 46 (48): 4, 18, 22.
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Progress 01/01/12 to 12/31/12
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Ongoing experiments were conducted at the following locations - E. V. Smith Research Center: Low-input cultivar trial, high-input cultivar trial, scab evaluation. Fairhope: Evaluation of low input cultivars, evaluation of high input cultivars. Grower locations: Cultivar evaluations, an experiment evaluating hedging and tree removal to address overcrowding, an experiment on banding P, and an orchard establishment experiment evaluating various high density spacings. Events I participated in included the Southeastern, Western, Alabama, Georgia, Tri-State (LA, MS, AR), South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas Pecan Growers Associations and the Alabama and Georgia Pecan Growers tours. Services included serving on the National Pecan and Hickory Germplasm Committee, as advisor to the board of the AL Pecan Growers and as advisor to the National Pecan Growers Council. I also serve as an advisor to a $1.2 million grant project on health benefits of pecans. Products included providing performance information about several advanced pecan selections which have promise in the Southeast. We added to our collection of the scab resistant pecan selections in central and south Alabama. Dissemination occurred through numerous meetings and tours mentioned above and through industry publications listed below. PARTICIPANTS: Not relevant to this project. TARGET AUDIENCES: Target audience is commercial and home pecan growers. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project. PARTICIPANTS: Not relevant to this project. TARGET AUDIENCES: Commercial and home pecan growers. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. PARTICIPANTS: Not relevant to this project. TARGET AUDIENCES: Commercial and home pecan growers. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
Promotional/marketing efforts in which I am involved have contributed to progression in sales of pecans to China. Efforts of our pecan program contributed to the record value in 2011 of Alabama pecans of $31,650,000. Approximately 2000 commercial pecan growers were made aware of our research through publications and meetings. Changes in cultivar recommendations resulted following our trials, and pecan growers and homeowners were able to plant cultivars with good pest resistance requiring fewer sprays.
Publications
- Michael W. Smith, Charles T. Rohla, and William D. Goff. 2012. Pecan leaf elemental sufficiency ranges and fertilizer recommendations. HortTechnology 22(5): 594-599. Goff, Bill. 2012. Planting southeastern orchards for the export market. Pecan South 45 (10): 4, 10-11. Goff, Bill, and Mike Smith. 2012. Major changes in how to fertilize pecan trees. Pecan South 45 (7): 4, 18-20. Goff, Bill. 2012. Custom scouting: valuable resource for pecan growers. Pecan South 45 (4): 6-7, 10. Goff, Bill. 2012. Purchase, plant, or renovate. Pecan South 45 (1): 6-7, 10.
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Progress 01/01/11 to 12/31/11
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Ongoing experiments were conducted at the following locations - E. V. Smith Research Center: Low-input cultivar trial, high-input cultivar trial, scab evaluation. Fairhope: Evaluation of low input cultivars, evaluation of high input cultivars. Effescts of Dimilin and boron on yield and quality. Grower locations: Cultivar evaluations, effect of sulfur banding.New exerimets initiated in 2011 included a pecan cultivar trial, an experiment evaluating hedging and tree removal to address overcrowding, an experiment on banding P, and an orchard establishment experiment evaluating various high density spacings. Events I participated in included the Southeastern, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tri-State (LA, MS, AR), Northern, Oklahoma, and Texas Pecan Growers Associations and the Alabama and Georgia Pecan Growers tours. Services included representing the industry on a pecan promotion trip to Toronto, serving on the National Pecan and Hickory Germplasm Committee, and serving as advisor to the National Pecan Growers Council. I also serve as an advisor to a $1.2 million grant project on health benefits of pecans. Products included assisting with the patent release of a new cultivar, Eclipse., and providing performance information about several advanced pecan selections which have promise in the Southeast. We added to our collection of the scab resistant pecan selections in central and south Alabama. Dissemination occurred through numerous meetings and tours mentioned above and through industry publications listed below. PARTICIPANTS: Not relevant to this project. TARGET AUDIENCES: Target audience is commercial and home pecan growers. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project. PARTICIPANTS: Not relevant to this project. TARGET AUDIENCES: Commercial and home pecan growers. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
Promotional/marketing efforts in which I am involved have contributed to progression in in sales of pecans to China from 2.2, 9.3, 26.3, 43.7, 89 and 62 million lbs. for 2005 through 2010, respectively. This market expansion has helped the price of improved pecans to reach a record price of $2.33 per pound in 2010, and a yet undetermined new record price in 2011. Approximately 2000 commercial pecan growers were made aware of our research through publications and meetings. Changes in cultivar recommendations resulted following our trials, and pecan growers and homeowners were able to plant cultivars with good pest resistance requiring fewer sprays.
Publications
- Goff, Bill. 2011. How much does it cost to send pecans to China Pecan South 44 (10): 6-7, 10. Goff, Bill. 2011. We cant predict which pecan cultivars will scab, or can we Pecan South 44 (4): 4-5. Goff, Bill, and Mike Patterson. 2011. Apply herbicides on soil. Pecan South 44 (1): 6-7.
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Progress 01/01/10 to 12/31/10
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Ongoing experiments were conducted at the following locations - E. V. Smith Research Center: Low-input cultivar trial, high-input cultivar trial, scab evaluation. Fairhope: Evaluation of low input cultivars, evaluation of high input cultivars. Effescts of Dimilin and boron on yield and quality. Grower locations: Cultivar evaluations,improvements in pecan propagation methods, effect of sulfur banding. Events included presentations at the Alabama, Louisiana, Northern, and Texas Pecan Growers Associations meetings, Pecan Producers of Louisiana, and the Alabama Pecan Growers summer tour. Services included representing the industry on a pecan promotion in Shanghai, ongoing consulting to Honeysuckle Pecan Company, serving on the National Pecan and Hickory Germplasm Committee, and short-term consulting with various other commercial pecan growers. Products included assisting with the patent release of a new cultivar, Eclipse., and providing performance information about several advanced pecan selections which have promise in the Southeast. We added to our collection of the scab resistant pecan selections in central and south Alabama. Dissemination occurred through numerous meetings and tours mentioned above and through industry publications listed below. PARTICIPANTS: Not relevant to this project. TARGET AUDIENCES: Target audience is commercial and home pecan growers. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
Promotional/marketing efforts in which I am involved have contributed to progression in in sales of pecans to China from 2.2, 9.3, 26.3, 43.7 and 88 million lbs. for 2005 through 2009. This market expansion has helped the price of improved pecans to reach a record price of $2.33 per pound in 2010. Approximately 2000 commercial pecan growers were made aware of our research through publications and meetings. Changes in cultivar recommendations resulted following our trials, and pecan growers and homeowners were able to plant cultivars with good pest resistance requiring fewer sprays.
Publications
- Goff, Bill. 2010. Observations on problems with quality and shuck split in the Southeast. The Delta Pecan Grower 4: 2-3. Goff, Bill. 2010. Scab: pecan enemy number one. Pecan South 43 (1): 7-8. Goff, Bill. 2010. Problems with quality and shuck split in the Southeast. Pecan South 43 (10): 4-5. Goff, Bill. 2010. Challenging commonly-held scab control practices. Pecan South 43 (7): 7-8 . Goff, Bill. 2010. A glimpse at the pecan processing industry in China. Pecan Grower 22 (2):58-63. Goff, Bill. 2010. After youve thinned your orchard, what next Pecan Grower 22 (2):44-47.
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