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Healthy Soils Give Fruit, Vegetable Production a Good Start
The Noble Research Institute will host a Preparing Soils for Specialty Crop Planting workshop from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at the Noble Research Institute Small-Scale Agriculture Demonstration Area.
Noble Selects Moen to Lead Legal, Government Relations
Noble Research Institute President and CEO Steve Rhines announced today that Jeff Moen will become the organization’s new general counsel.
Seminar Focuses on Effective Soil Nutrient Management
The Noble Research Institute will host a Managing Soil Nutrients for Pastures and Hayfields seminar from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at the Noble Research Institute Kruse Auditorium.
Research Shows Promise to Help Growers Better Control Pecan Scab
Noble Research Institute researchers are studying ways to combat the pecan scab disease that decimates pecan orchards every year.
Pecan Management Calendar
Pecan growers should develop a plan for preparing for and addressing tasks throughout the year. Will Chaney, a senior research associate in pecan management systems, outlines activities for the year.
Deadline Approaches for Oklahoma Envirothon Team Entries
The 2019 Oklahoma Envirothon state competition will take place on Friday, March 29, at the Noble Research Institute in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Great Challenges: How Noble Will Address Them for the Future of Agriculture
The Noble Research Institute’s mission is to deliver solutions to great agricultural challenges, which are significant threats to the viability of agriculture in the Southern Great Plains and beyond. Three focus challenges include economic uncertainty, soil health, and education and training.
How to Do a Perc Soil Test for Fruit and Pecan Production
A percolation (perc) test is a soil test used to determine the adsorption of water into the soil. The perc test is also very important in agriculture because soil drainage can affect production of crops, including fruits and pecans.
Top 5 Essentials of Heifer Development
It is important to properly develop heifers before the breeding season and to continue managing them during and after the calving season.
Planning for the Transfer of Your Estate
Making decisions concerning the transfer of assets in one’s estate is difficult and can be the most procrastinated activity for all of mankind.