News
Pecan Management Calendar: November to January
From November to January, pecan producers should be continuing harvest and preparing for a new year in the orchard.
Calculate Your Pecan Losses With New Online Tool
The Noble Research Institute and Oklahoma State University developed the Pecan Loss Calculator to estimate the number of pounds and dollars lost as a result of pecan harvester inefficiency and wild pig rooting damage.
You Can Control Many Indoor Pests Without an Exterminator
Crickets, ants, beetles, spiders and scorpions can be problematic for rural homes. Be an amateur exterminator with these DIY pest control tips.
Know Your Plants to Prevent Overgrazing on Native Range
Knowing key plants enables producers to develop management plans that address the specific needs of the plant community.
Grazing Systems Research Update: Year-Round Forage Options
Noble Research Institute researchers work on year-round grazing systems through ongoing studies and new technologies.
DNA Technology for the Commercial Cow-Calf Producer
DNA testing has become an economically viable tool that should be used when making selection decisions for commercial cattle producers.
Advice for Successful Raised Bed, Container Gardening
Garden design is an important consideration when planning and building a raised bed or container garden that will be easy to manage.
Noble Releases New Forage Crabgrass Cultivar Called Impact
Noble Research Institute plant breeders have developed a new crabgrass cultivar that is later-maturing than Red River crabgrass. Impact crabgrass is adapted for the south-central and southeastern U.S. and is available through Barenbrug, USA.
U.S. Pecan Growers Face Devastating Storms, Tariff Trouble
History has shown that the pecan industry is resilient, but the tariff trouble is proving to be just one hurdle the U.S. pecan industry needs to overcome. Thanks to recent storms, pecan growers now have bigger problems.
Return of the Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle
Lady beetles appear in southern Oklahoma almost every fall. Oklahoma State University Extension offers information on how they got here and how to manage them.