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Impact Report
| For plan | Evaluation of integrated pecan production management systems (Doña Ana County) |
| Date | October 30, 2009, 7:59 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Dona Ana County is the largest pecan producing county in the United States, and the largest agricultural industry in Dona Ana County. Each year the Western Pecan Growers Conference is held in March. This conference is regarded as the best pecan information conferences in the U.S. Each year the conference strives to incorporate the best speakers in the U.S. to cover important pecan topics related to it’s producers. These topics range from orchard floor management, insect/disease control, nutrient deficiencies, harvesting /processing, international/domestic trade, pricing, and labor issues. The agent and specialist are working together to help farmers produce the best pecans in the nation. Due to these efforts pecan farming has increased in the county with new acreage being added, and continues to be a profitable profession. Information provided through the university system has allowed the farmers to make better decisions in irrigation, fertilizers, and pest control. Because of the universities research based information, the farmers are makeing better decisions in their orchards which has led to increased profits. |