2025 Course Lectures
Concept
To provide an in-depth experience in the classroom and orchard for current and prospective
pecan growers.
Enrollment for the 2025 Oklahoma Pecan Management Course is now open! Enroll early,
as the class fills up quickly. The deadline to enroll is Feb. 14 or until 35 people
are registered.
Course Information
- Class size: Course limited to first 35 registrants. Pre-registration required! Registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Fee: $250 per person
- Format: Discussion and practical exercise
- Time frame: February - October 2025
- Refreshments: Available during breaks and as needed for outdoor activities. Box lunch provided May 6th 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
- Mustafa Jibrin, Assistant Professor 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. 25 | 1 - 5 p.m.
- Introduction to Oklahoma Pecans, Becky Carroll, Senior Extension Specialist, Oklahoma State University
- Early Season Insect Management in Pecan, Kelly Seuhs, Assistant Extension Specialist, Oklahoma State University
- Online Pecan Resources, Becky Carroll, Senior Extension Specialist, Oklahoma State University
- Site Selection for a Pecan Orchard, Charlie Graham, Noble Research Institute
- Equipment Needs for Pecan Production - Charlie Graham, Noble Research Institute
- How to Take a Good Soil & Water Sample, Becky Carroll, Senior Extension Specialist, Oklahoma State University
Tuesday, April 1 | 1 - 5 p.m.
- Pregerminate/Plant Rootstock Trees
- Pruning and Training
- Fertilization
- Mesonet Tools
- Disease Management Overview
- Insect Management - PNC and Leaf Feeders
Tuesday, May 6 | 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
June 5 - 7, 2025
Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association meeting at Ardmore, OK
Ardmore Convention Center
*Fee not included in Oklahoma Pecan Management course.
Tuesday, July 1 | 1 – 5 p.m.
- Leaf Sample
- Crop Load Estimates
- Irrigation
- Insect Management - Weevil and Webworm
Tuesday, Aug. 5 | 1 - 5 p.m.
- Alternate Bearing
- Crop Load Management
- Business Plans/Marketing
- Preharvest Items
- Pesticide Applicators Licensing
Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 1 - 5 p.m.
- Orchard Floor Management
- Sanitation
- Wildlife Control
- Pecan Boards and Nut ID
- Pecan Variety Selection
Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 1 - 5 p.m.
- Harvest Demonstration
- Plant Rootstock Tree
- Quality Evaluation/Marketing
- Graftwood Collection