Economics of Pre-Emergent Herbicides of Pecan
Applied Research
Andrew Sawyer
Area Extension Agent
University of Georgia
Statesboro
Abstract
The current pecan market for Southeastern pecan growers has a very low margin. Growers are already cutting significant costs by planting low-input, disease resistant varieties. Growers can also save significant inputs by establishing a pre-emergent herbicide program. In 2023 and 2024, research on pre-emergent herbicides was conducted at the University of Georgia’s Vidalia Onion Research Center. The area pecan agent applied 8 different pre-emergent herbicide combinations and rates in a randomized block design for both research and demonstration. Ratings were taken at 30, 60 , 90 and 160 days after treatment (DAT). The economics of each program were determined using 2025 price data from University of Georgia Department of Economics.
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Authors: Andrew Sawyer, Guy Hancock, Wayne Mitchem, Lenny Wells
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Sawyer, A. Area Extension Agent, UGA Extension, Georgia, 30460
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Hancock, G. Area Economist, UGA Extension, Georgia, 31794
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Mitchem, W. Extension Weed Scientist, North Carolina State University Extension, North Carolina, 28759
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Wells, L. Department of Horticulture, UGA Extension, Georgia, 31794