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