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2008 Pecan Show

Ninety-nine entries from 19 yard and commercial growers from across the state  and from 28 named varieties and 29 native/seedlings were submitted for the 2008 Louisiana State Pecan Show.  Shown below are photographs of the entries being judged.  The show made an excellent exhibit at Ag Expo in West Monroe, January 18-19, 2008.  Please see the article 2008 Pecan Show Results on the Pecan Research-Extension Station Events page for a list of the winners. 

Pecan show entries prepared for judging.
Pecan show entries prepared for judging at the Pecan Research-Extension Station.

Native pecan entry prepared for judging.
Nuts per pound and percent kernel information are determined and provided with entries to assist judges. Shown is a small native entry.

Judges examine pecan show entries.
Jon Lowe, retired LSU AgCenter Caddo parish county agent, and Dr. Charles Graham, LSU AgCenter, horticulturist, judge the 2008 Pecan Show entries.


Charlie Graham and John Pyzner judge entries and record results.
Dr. Charles Graham, LSU AgCenter horticulturist, examines pecan entries, while Dr. John Pyzner, LSU AgCenter pecan and fruit specialist, records placement of the entries.

Houma pecan entry.
An improved variety entry, 'Houma', ready for judging.



Posted on: 7/9/2008 11:03:38 AM

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