2023 Pecan Pest Management Workshop
Thursday, January 5, 2023
The 2023 Pecan Pest Management Workshop will be focused on pest management for both native & improved pecans. The event is open to anyone and will take place February 21, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The workshop will take place at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center, 1 John C Bruton Dr, Shawnee, OK 74804.
Five to six CEU's will be requested for private applicators, category 1A & 10. Registration
is free, but required using the online form.
For more information or questions contact Becky Carroll by email at becky.carroll@okstate.edu or by phone at (405) 744-6139.
Agenda - February 21, 2023
Gordon Cooper Technology Center, Shawnee, OK
- 8:30 - Registration
- 9:00 - Welcome & Introductions – Becky Carroll & Trent Boles
- 9:15 – 9:45 - Pecan problems? How the PDIDL can help. - Jen Olson
- 9:45 – 10:15 – Weed Control Strategies in Pecan - Mike Trammell
- 10:15 – 10:30 - Break
- 10:30 – 11:30 – Label Language: Mandatory, Advisory or Factual – Kevin Shelton
- 11:30- 1:00 – Lunch on your own
- 1:00 – 2:00 – Hickory Shuckworm & Pecan Weevil Trials – Kelly Seuhs
- 2:00 – 2:30 – Diseases You Can Expect in Pecan Orchards - Charlie Graham
- 2:30-3:00 - IPM Principles: Advancing your Knowledge for Better Results– Charles Rohla
- 3:00 -3:15 - Break
- 3:15 – 4:15 – New Sprayer Technologies - John Long
- 4:15 – Wrap-up and questions