Events
Feb. 25
Managing Crops in Hoop Houses
Specialty crop growers worldwide continue to adopt high tunnel hoop houses because they provide an element of environmental control not possible with field production. During this course, you will learn how to manage the growing environment unique to hoop houses to produce high yielding, high quality crops.
Location
Noble Research Institute, Entry 5
Kruse Auditorium
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for this event, but we ask that you preregister prior to the event.
Mar. 5
Cross Timbers Prescribed Fire Field Day
Prescribed fire is a natural process in the southern Great Plains, where the landscape evolved under fire and grazing. Fire can improve wildlife habitat, reduce woody plants, remove thatch, and improve forage quality and quantity for livestock.
Location
Cross Timbers WMA Headquarters
7761 Stockton Road
Burneyville, OK 73430
Directions: From 1-35, take exit 15. Turn west and drive 14.5 miles to Stockton Road. Turn north and drive 1.3 miles on Stockton Road. Look for Noble event signs. Parking is on the east side of the road.
Time
9 am - 3 pm
Registration Fee
Please email brandon.baker@odwc.ok.gov or call 405-823-9038 by Feb. 29, 2020.
Mar. 5
Beef Quality Assurance Certification
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) raises consumer confidence through proper management education and guidelines for the beef industry. This workshop will give insight into BQA standards for animal care, record-keeping, nutrition and carcass quality. You can become BQA certified with successful completion.
Location
Noble Research Institute, Entry 5
Kruse Auditorium
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
1:30 pm - 5 pm
Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for this event, but we ask that you preregister prior to the event.
Mar. 10-13
Richard Mifflin Kleberg, Jr. Lectureship on Grazing Management
Food and fiber production – it all starts with the soil, water and plants capturing energy from the sun. Effective grazing management involves both science and art and is essential for long-term ranch success. This course provides students the tools to determine correct stocking rate – the ever-changing interface between plants and herbivores. Instructors will share from their wealth of grazing system experiences and emphasize the connection between strategic natural resource stewardship and achieving ranch goals. This lectureship—held in partnership with King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management will start participants down the trail to developing a sustainable grazing plan for their ranch.
Location
Noble Research Institute
Pavilion
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
8 am - noon
Registration Fee
Registration is $500 and covers materials, lunch and refreshments – to King Ranch Institute of Ranch Management
Mar. 10
Hedging to Increase Pecan Production
Managing pecan trees for consistent production and high quality nuts is key to a successful pecan operation. Join Noble Research Institute pecan specialists as they review strategies for hedging pecan trees and discuss management practices to maintain high quality pecans on a more consistent basis.
Location
Montz Pecan Orchard
867 Old T Bone Road
Wichita Falls, TX 76305
Time
1 pm - 4:30 pm
Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for this event, but we ask that you preregister prior to the event.
Mar. 26
Managing Weeds and Insects in Your Pastures
There are many different approaches to pest management, and each producer must select the approach, or combination of approaches, that best align with his or her own philosophy. This course will focus on pest management following the integrated pest management principles and the responsible use of herbicides and insecticides.
Location
Noble Research Institute, Entry 5
Kruse Auditorium
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
1:30 pm - 5 pm
Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for this event, but we ask that you preregister prior to the event.
Apr. 7
Managing Eastern Bluebirds
Come learn about eastern bluebirds, and other cavity-nesting songbirds, and how to build, place and manage their nest boxes. You will build a nest box that you can take home. You should also have the opportunity to view actual bluebird nesting activity in nest boxes.
Location
Noble Research Institute, Entry 2
Protected Ag Demo Area
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Directions: Turn south into Entrance 2 on the Noble Research Institute campus and travel 0.55 mile south on the initially paved and then gravel driveway to an open-sided barn along the west side of the driveway.
Time
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Registration Fee
$25 registration fee, includes materials needed to build and take home a bluebird nesting box. Registration fee goes up to $35 for those who register within one week of the event.
Apr. 21
Demonstrating Sprayers for Specialty Crops
Proper selection, calibration and use of sprayers are key to achieving your desired results in specialty crop production. During this field day, you will learn about the various types of sprayers available and have the opportunity to see some of them in operation.
Location
Noble Research Institute, Entry 2
Protected Ag Demo Area
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
1 pm - 5 pm
Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for this event, but we ask that you preregister prior to the event.
Apr. 23
Applying Beef Quality Assurance Practices
Beef Quality Assurance is going to the ranch. Beef producers looking to improve their best management practices and ensure quality beef products in the food chain should join us. During this workshop, you’ll see various demonstrations and gain hands-on experience with practices vital to beef cattle production.
Location
Noble Research Institute
Oswalt Ranch
18414 Dixon Road
Marietta, OK 73448
Time
9 am - 3:30 pm
Registration Fee
$25 registration fee, includes lunch. Registration fee goes up to $35 for those who register within one week of the event.
Apr. 30
Improving Your Pecan Pesticide Utilization
A major part of any pecan orchard management is the utilization of pesticides. The success of the orchard is dependent on the proper selection and application of pesticides. This includes your economic and efficacy considerations. This course will help you improve your pesticide management plan to increase the economic viability of your orchard.
Location
Noble Research Institute, Entry 5
Kruse Auditorium
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
8:30 am - noon
Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for this event, but we ask that you preregister prior to the event.
May 7
Selecting the Right Fence for You
It is important to incorporate a degree of flexibility for grazing management. Join us for a day of demonstrating all of the possibilities in fencing. As a bonus, we will be installing a livestock watering system for a managed grazing system. There will also be an optional afternoon tour of Noble’s Red River Grazing Facility.
Location
Noble Research Institute
Pavilion
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for this event, but we ask that you preregister prior to the event.
May 19
So You Want to Grow Specialty Crops
There are many considerations to make before growing specialty crops. Join Noble Research Institute horticulturists as they provide an overview of the basic requirements for growing and marketing a wide range of fruit and vegetable crops, including pecans, in the Southern Great Plains.
Location
University Center of Southern Oklahoma
611 Veterans Blvd
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for this event.
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