Project Objectives

1.) Demonstrate the effects of a legume based grazed native pecan orchard management system on soil N fixation, soil characteristics and beneficial insect attraction.

2.) Demonstrate trapping and weather monitoring to schedule pecan weevil and scab spray programs compatible with livestock.

3.) Demonstrate a fully integrated and sustainable legume based beef and native pecan production system.

4.) Quantify treatment effects on changes to the plant community.

5.) Quantify the economic benefits of legumes, weevil trapping, scab monitoring and grazing in a native pecan system.