Nuts About Production: Management Strategies for SC Pecan Growers
Schedule
Wed Feb 25 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Eau Claire Print Building | Columbia, SC
About this Event
Nuts About Production: Management Strategies for SC Pecan Growers
๐๏ธ Date: February 25, 2026
๐ Time: 10:00 am to 2:30 pm
๐ Location: Meeting Room at Eau Claire Print Building, 3907 Ensor Ave, Columbia, SC 29203
๐ Event contact: Briana Naumuk at [email protected] or (864) 986-1582
About the program
If you're nuts about production, join fellow growers, specialists, and industry professionals for Nuts About Production, a comprehensive, grower-focused event designed to strengthen pecan production across South Carolina. This program brings together experts to share the latest management strategies and best practices.
Attendees will gain practical, actionable insights through presentations covering key aspects of pecan management, including disease control, W**d control, insect identification and control, fertilizer requirements, irrigation, and tree management.
Whether you are a commercial producer, a beginning grower, or simply interested in improving your management practices, Nuts About Production offers valuable tools to support healthy trees and nut production. Come network with fellow growers, ask questions, and leave with proven strategies that will help you succeed.
Pesticide and/or continuing education credits offered
3 SC Core
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Extension classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a paid program is canceled, full refunds will be issued. Similar programs are often offered again at a later date.
For individuals requiring accommodations, please contact Clemson Extension Horticulture at [email protected] as early as possible prior to the event to help ensure availability.
Civil Rights Statement
Agenda
๐: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome
๐: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Fertilizer, irrigation, tree management
Host: Lenny Wells, UGA Pecan Specialist
๐: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Disease control
Host: Clemen Oliveira, Professor of Plant Pathology, UGA
๐: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Break
๐: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
W**d control
Host: Andrew Sawyer, UGA Area Pecan Agent
๐: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
๐: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Insect ID and control
Host: Apurba Barman, Professor of Entomology, UGA
๐: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Roundtable discussion with speakers
๐: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Wrap-up, Sign for credits
Where is it happening?
Eau Claire Print Building, 3907 Ensor Avenue, Columbia, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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