Events
May 7
Introduction to Integrity Beef
Connect with Noble Research Institute consultants and Integrity Beef Alliance members to learn more about the Integrity Beef Alliance terminal calf program and replacement heifer development program. You will learn about membership benefits and advantages of being associated with a regionally and nationally recognized marketing program.
Location
Noble Research Institute
Pavilion
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
4 pm - 7:30 pm
Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for this event. Registration closes five business days before the event.
May 9
Irrigating and Fertilizing Specialty Crops
Join us to learn about soil-water-plant relationships and the various irrigation scheduling methods you can use to maintain the proper soil-air-water balance necessary for crops to thrive. You will also learn how to properly match fertilizer application with the nutrient requirements of 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. Registration closes five business days before the event.
May 14
Managing for a Healthy Herd
Calf health is paramount to your ranch’s profitability and reputation. Nutrition of the cow and calf will have a direct impact on the subsequent health of the calf on your ranch and in the feedlot. Join us to learn the finer points of herd health management.
Location
Noble Research Institute, Entry 5
Kruse Auditorium
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
1 pm - 5 pm
Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for this event. Registration closes five business days before the event.
May 20
Learning About the Snakes of Oklahoma
Join us to learn about snakes in Oklahoma, including how to identify venomous snakes from the majority of snakes, which are nonvenomous. You’ll learn how to avoid snake bites. You’ll also have the opportunity to see several species of live snakes native to Oklahoma.
Location
Southern Tech Auditorium
2610 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
6 pm - 7:15 pm
Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for this event. Registration closes five business days before the event.
May 23
Managing Your Pond for Recreation
Come learn how to develop and manage an enjoyable fishery on your property. This event will focus on managing sport fish in small impoundments. You will find out how to develop a quality impoundment from the ground up, from site selection to managing existing fish and everything in between.
Location
Noble Research Institute
Pavilion
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
1 pm - 6:15 pm
Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for this event. Registration closes five business days before the event.
Jun. 4
How Plants and Animals Respond to Grazing
Level 2: Building General Overview Grazing is a management tool that uses livestock and their act of consuming plant material to impact an ecosystem or landscape. Grazing affects both the plant and...
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. Registration closes five business days before the event.
Jun. 11
Managing Brush with Proper Techniques
Join us to learn the potential positives and negatives of woody plants and how to manage brush encroachment using fire, mechanical and chemical control options. This field day will demonstrate how to apply certain control techniques as well as show past treatments.
Location
Coffey Ranch
16877 State Highway 32
Marietta, OK 73448
Time
8 am - noon
Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for this event. Registration closes five business days before the event.
Jun. 14
Matching Forage Quality to Performance
At this workshop, you will learn firsthand how to estimate native forage quality and quantity and how to use this to best meet your herd’s nutritional needs. Come learn how to improve the health and productivity of your native pasture while benefiting your cow-calf operation.
Location
Morning Location
Coffey Ranch
16877 State Hwy 32
Marietta, OK 73448
Afternoon Location:
Oswalt Ranch
18414 Dixon Road
Marietta, OK 73448
Time
9 am - 4 pm
Registration Fee
$25 registration fee, includes lunch. Registration closes five business days before the event.
Sep. 3
So You Want To Grow Pecans
There is a growing demand for pecans as more people are discovering the many health benefits associated with this native nut. Pecan culture presents unique management challenges not to mention the need for specialized equipment. Join Noble Research Institute horticulturists as they review the various production and management practices required for successful pecan production.
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. Registration closes five business days before the event.
Oct. 1
Managing Weather-Related Risk for Specialty Crops
Specialty crop producers must manage many risks, one of which is adverse weather. During this course, you will learn about the many technologies and practices you can employ on your large or small specialty crop operation to mitigate the effects of unpredictable and often extreme weather.
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. Registration closes five business days before the event.
