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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.

 

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
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