2024 Oklahoma Pecan Management
Course Concept
The course is intended to provide an in-depth experience in the classroom and orchard
for current and prospective pecan growers. A new add-on is Oklahoma Department of
Agriculture, Food and Forestry’s Continuing Education Units have been requested for
categories 1A and 10 as well as private applicators.
Course Information
- Class size: Course limited to first 35 registrants. Pre-registration required! Registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Registration due: Feb. 16, 2024
- Fee: $250 per person
- Format: Discussion and practical exercise
Time frame: February - October 2024
Refreshments: Available during breaks and as needed for outdoor activities. Box lunch provided May 7th class. - Additional education programs: Various workshops and other courses to be announced during class.
Course presenters/collaborators:
- Becky Carroll, Senior Extension Specialist, OSU, Stillwater
- Dr. Charlie Graham, Senior Pecan Specialist, Noble Research Institute, Ardmore
- Kelly Seuhs, Associate Extension Specialist, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Stillwater
Participants will receive:
- Notebook of all reference material
- Pecan Variety Board
- Pocket Guide to OK Pecan Pests
- Five rootstock trees
- Knowledge and certificate of completion
- Must attend at least four (4) classes to receive certificate.
Location
Cimarron Valley Research Station
10820 S. Jardot
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-2672
Directions: 1/2 mile north of Hwy 33 and 177 intersection by Sonic
Pecan Course Outline
*Monthly topics and dates are subject to change
Tuesday, Feb. 27 | 1 – 5 p.m.
- Introduction to Oklahoma Pecans, Becky Carroll, Senior Extension Specialist, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
- Online Pecan Resources, Becky Carroll, Senior Extension Specialist, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
- Site Selection for a Pecan Orchard, Charlie Graham, Senior Pecan Specialist, Noble Research Institute, Ardmore, OK
- How to Take a Soil and Water Sample, Becky Carroll, Senior Extension Specialist, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
- Bareroot Basics, Charlie Graham, Senior Pecan Specialist, Noble Research Institute, Ardmore, OK
- Equipment Needs for Pecan Production, Charlie Graham, Senior Pecan Specialist, Noble Research Institute, Ardmore, OK
Tuesday, April 2 | 1 – 5 p.m.
- Mesonet Tools for Pecan Growers, Wes Lee, Agriculture Coordinator for Oklahoma Mesonet, Norman, OK
- Pecan Fertilization, Charlie Graham, Pecan Specialist, Noble Research Institute, Ardmore, OK
- Pecan Scab Management, Charlie Graham, Pecan Specialist, Noble Research Institute, Ardmore, OK
- Pruning for Pecan Trees for Orchard Longevity, Charlie Graham, Pecan Specialist, Noble Research Institute, Ardmore, OK
- Early Season Insect Pests in Pecan, Kelly Seuhs, Associate Extension Specialist, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Tuesday, May 7 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Morning Grafting Session (Box lunch included)
- Soils and Water Quality
- Propagation/Grafting
- Budgets/Economics
- Sprayer Calibration/Maintenance
- Improved Native Groves
- Weed Control
- Maintain Rootstock Trees
May 30 – June 1, 2024
Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association meeting at Ardmore, OK
Ardmore Convention Center
*Fee not included in Oklahoma Pecan Management course.
Tuesday, July 2 | 1 – 5 p.m.
- Leaf Sample
- Crop Load Estimates
- Irrigation
- Insect Management - Weevil and Webworm
Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 1 – 5 p.m.
- Alternate Bearing
- Crop Load Management
- Business Plans/Marketing
- Preharvest Items
- Pesticide Applicators Licensing
Tuesday Sept. 10 | 1 – 5 p.m.
- Orchard Floor Management
- Sanitation
- Wildlife Control
- Pecan Boards and Nut ID
- Pecan Variety Selection
Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 1 – 5 p.m.
- Harvest Demonstration
- Plant Rootstock Tree
- Quality Evaluation/Marketing
- Graftwood Collection