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Pottawatomie County
Agriculture & Horticulture
News & Updates
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Good crop production begins with high-quality planting seed. All seed must also have an analysis tag attached that provides information about the quality factors of the seed being sold.
Clink the link below for more information.
Seed Tag Information
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Higher Egg Prices are the New Normal in 2023 | |
Record-high egg prices are making headlines right now, but when can consumers expect some relief? Oklahoma State University Extension specialists say several factors are to blame for the significant price spike, and the sticker shock is expected to continue through the first quarter of 2023.
Link to learn more.
Egg Prices
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I Spy - Entomology Series
On our Facebook Page a weekly series has begun. This is an adventure into the insect world (mainly our horticulture insects) that we may see in the garden or around our homes. Some insects are actually helpers. Remember the food chain cycle from science class? So, before our gardens grow and we get busy outdoors again, check in each week and learn about our tiny creatures. Share with the students and kids in your life, so they learn to appreciate the good ones and which ones to be more careful about handling. Stay tuned for more in the series! If you have insect questions during the garden season, we can help with ID and management. Look for these hashtags: #OkStateExt #ISpyEnto
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Demonstration Garden Update | |
This brown mustard sure takes the cold better than some cover crops we have planted. | |
Turnips are also a proven cover crop in our area. Planted Nov. 1st / Photo taken Jan 28th. | |
Master Gardener Greg Hinkle has been working on a new paver area for the handicap accessible raised bed project. Taking advantage of sunny, winter days, this will be a good foundation for the new addition. | |
Vase Project / Recycling Drive 2023 - Reporting Back
Thank you for supporting our local businesses and a greener industry!
With the weather this week, all of the florists have not been contacted yet for the update. So far, 35 vases were recycled. Just know that you can re-use and recycle these when you need to de-clutter!
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What is coming up in Pottawatomie County? | |
Saturday, Feb. 4th, 2023
Tickets will be available at the door. Ready to think spring? Join us!
In addition to the speakers, booths will be set up for information and shopping.
Shawnee Council of Garden Clubs, Inc., Oklahoma Mesonet, Scissortail Park,
Cody's Honey Farm, Shawnee Conservation District/NRCS, Bayly Botanicals, Wild Things Nursery, Shawnee, Library, and the Multi-County Master Gardener Association. Don't forget, continental breakfast will be at 8:30, come early to visit the booths and enjoy a cup of coffee.
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Executive Meeting
February 8, 2023
9:30 am
Association Meeting
February 15, 2023
Snacks and Coffee at 9:00 am
Business Meeting at 9:30 am
Educational Session at 10:30ish. Topic will be Building Working Committees.
All events will be at our OSU Extension Office Cowboy Classroom
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Absentee Shawnee Tribe partners with OSU Extension for Garden Workshop Series
Held on the second Friday of the month, these will be held at the Absentee Shawnee Multipurpose Building, 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK.
Soils, Site, and Fertility Workshop
Friday, February 10th
10 am to noon.
We are going to cover a lot of ground...for garden prep!
Full schedule January to June with more for summer and fall!
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Pecan Pest Workshop
CEU Credits: Feb. 21, 2023, Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Registration begins at 8:30am.
9:00 - Welcome & Introductions – Becky Carroll & Trent Boles
9:15 – 9:45 - Pecan problems? How the PDIDL can help. - Jen Olson
9:45 – 10:15 – Weed Control Strategies in Pecan - Mike Trammell
10:15 – 10:30 - Break
10:30 – 11:30 – Label Language: Mandatory, Advisory or Factual – Kevin Shelton
11:30- 1:00 – Lunch on your own
1:00 – 2:00 – Hickory Shuckworm & Pecan Weevil Trials – Kelly Seuhs
2:00 – 2:30 – Diseases You Can Expect in Pecan Orchards - Charlie Graham
2:30-3:00 - IPM Principles: Advancing your Knowledge for Better Results– Charles Rohla
3:00 -3:15 – Break
3:15 – 4:15 – New Sprayer Technologies - John Long
4:15 – Wrap-up and questions
Flyer Program is Free! But you still need to register to save your seat and for materials.
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NEW!!
FORAGE FOUNDATIONS COURSE
- A new seven course program that covers all aspects of forage management and production across central and eastern Oklahoma.
- Covers Oklahoma forages, soil fertility and plant nutrition, pasture renovation and restoration, pest management, forage quality and grazing animal nutrition, grazing management, hay production and storage and forage budgeting.
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Forage Foundations is designed to educate producers on forage management and production principles to improve the sustainability and profitability of their livestock operations.
- 2 CEU's for category 1A pending for pesticide applicators.
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All participants will receive the Forage Foundations Manual.
- Course Fee: $50
- Location: Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech, Shawnee, OK
- When: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Starts: 2/28/2023-4/11/23
To enroll, please contact the OSU Pottawatomie County Extension Office at (405) 273-7683 or michael.trammell@okstate.edu
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The Pottawatomie County Cattlemen's Association
will be hosting an educational event on March 23, 2023. Our speaker for
the evening will be Dr. Barry Whitworth, OSU Senior Extension Specialist.
Dr. Whitworth will discuss upcoming changes in antibiotic usage on the
farm.
More details on the event to come!
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Announcements - Across the State | |
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Pecan Management Course
February to October, Perkins Research Station
Enrollment for the 2023 Oklahoma Pecan Management Course is open!
The class meets one Tuesday afternoon from 1-5pm at the Cimarron Valley Research Station near Perkins. February 28 is the first class. Other dates are April 4, May 9, July 11, August 8, September 12 & October 17.
We don’t meet in June but encourage participants to attend the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Associational meeting. This year it will be held in Tulsa on June 1-3.
New this year, the May class will start at 10am to allow more time for grafting practice in the field.
Website for more program information
Brochure
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Grape Management Course
March to September, Perkins Research Station
Classes will cover Dormant Pruning, Site Selection, Grape Cultivar Types, Irrigation, Soil, Grapevine Planting & Training, Canopy Management, Fertilization, Weed Management, Diseases, Vineyard Equipment, and much more.
Hands-on activity will be incorporated.
The cost of the course is $250 per person.
Registration
Flyer
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Hay and Drought Resources | |
Average Fertilizer Prices | |
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Current Price/Last Reported
Urea (46-0-0).......$720 up from $700.00
DAP (18-46-0)......$929 up from $923.00
Pot Ash (0-0-60)..$850 up from $840.00
These prices are based on an average of three area bulk fertilizer dealers. (updated January 31, 2023)
Just a note, these prices can change daily. Shop around for price and availability.
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For Hay and Cattle prices: Red will indicate a drop in price, Green will indicate a rise in price. (1/31/2023) | |
Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service is implied.
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Please let us know if special accommodations are needed, two weeks prior to an event.
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