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Pecan clinic set Nov. 7 in Wichita Falls

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Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608,[email protected]
Contact: David Graf, 940-716-8610, [email protected]

WICHITA FALLS – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the Rolling Plains Pecan Clinic Nov. 7 at the Riverbend Nature Center, 2200 3rd St. in Wichita Falls.

“Pecan trees are one of the primary trees in this region, and we receive a lot of questions about them,” said David Graf, AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agent in Wichita County.

“The Wichita County Extension Horticulture Committee felt now was a great time to provide information that will improve tree health,” Graf said. “It will also provide recommendations on starting new trees.”

The event will begin with a 5 p.m. registration followed by the program from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Registration is $15 and light snacks will be provided.

The program will include the following topics and speakers:

– Tips for Healthier Pecan Trees, Tim Hunter, Master Gardener and former coordinator of the Texas A&M Research Station’s pecan production center at Iowa Park.

– Pecan Insects – ID, Damage and Management for the Homeowner, Bill Ree, AgriLife Extension pecan specialist-integrated pest management, College Station.

– Starting Pecans Properly, Hunter.

– Understanding Pesticides for the Homeowner, Ree.

– Pecan Question/Answer session.

Those planning to attend should RSVP before Nov. 4 to [email protected]or by calling the AgriLife Extension-Wichita County office, 940-716-8610.

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By Jared Groce

The rural land market in North Texas has had a fairly stale start to the year, with the number of transactions closed being minimal so far. There has been an increase in call volume from buyers, and some are turning into contracts, but I feel like we are still a little slower than we usually are at this time of the year. The “experts” are expecting fewer transactions in 2024 as compared to 2023, and they may be correct, because election years always seem to be slower. Once the election is over, and regardless of who wins, things seem to pick up once again. It is a strange phenomena that just seems to happen every four years.

With the amount of growth that we are currently experiencing here, I do not expect things to get any cheaper. More people means more houses, and they have to have land to build those houses on.

To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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