Extension Pecan & Pistachio Specialist
Dr. Richard Heerema received his Ph.D. in Plant Biology (Pomology) from UC Davis in 2005. For the past 16 years, Richard has served as Extension Pecan & Pistachio Specialist at New Mexico State University. Richard’s research focuses on tree-nut production issues such as alternate bearing, fertilizer usage, irrigation efficiency, and rootstock performance. Richard’s extension responsibilities include relaying research to tree-nut producers and directly assisting orchardists with production problems through such outlets as articles in trade publications, a Pecan Production Short Course, and the Western Pecan Growers Association Conference, and a webinar series.