Events
Jan. 9
Estate Planning for Agricultural Producers
Farm families work hard to build successful operations and to create estates. This workshop provides information on the need to plan for estate transfer as well as laws governing estate transfer and the tools available to use in estate planning.
Location
Ardmore Convention Center
2401 Rockford Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
10 am - 3 pm
Registration Fee
$25 registration fee, includes lunch. Registration fee goes up to $35 for those who register within one week of the event.
Feb. 21
Selecting and Developing Bulls
Evaluating and selecting bulls can be difficult with all the data that comes with them. Once you have selected your replacement bull, it is just as critical that he is developed properly prior to the breeding season and that his nutrition is managed post-breeding season. Join us to learn more about proper bull selection and development.
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.
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
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 dinner. Registration fee goes up to $35 for those who register within one week of the event.
Jun. 19
Understanding Factors Affecting Calf Prices
Want to sell calves directly off the ranch but not sure if you are getting a good price? Join us as we take a look at all of the details that go into a cattle bid and then try your hand at pricing sets of cattle. By the end of this workshop, you should have the information you need to decide on the best marketing strategy for your operation.
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.
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