Pottawatomie County
Agriculture & Horticulture
News & Updates
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Good Days start with SUNUP! |
Many of you know about the weekly SUNUP (preview) Ag program on Channel 13 already. If you don't, it is a great way to get agriculture updates, the latest information on issues and production, and online programs. We want everyone to stay connected!
You can view this on free TV channel 13 OETA: Saturday mornings at 7:30 am or
Sunday mornings at 6:00 am.
Another option to watch anytime on YouTube:
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Best of County Beef Award Entries Due
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Any student in 4-H or FFA who wants to enter the Best of County Beef Award sponsored by the Pottawatomie County Cattlemen's Association has until Feb. 1st, 2021 to get their form turned in. Membership in PCCA as of Jan 1st, 2021 is a requirement. The winner receives a $150 cash award and a jacket. Forms can be picked up at our office or access at the link below. Complete rules are on the entry form.
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Pottawatomie County Cattlemen Association Update
The PCCA Board met on September 28 and again on December 1st. With the current Covid situation, officer elections will be postponed. The existing board is willing to continue until elections can be held.
If you do not have internet access but want to participate in an online program, contact Carla to make arrangements to view programs in our office classroom. 405-273-7683.
We miss seeing everyone in person! Events and meetings will resume as we can. Stay connected with your friends and family. Check on your neighbors. Let our office know if you need anything that we can help you with.
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Local Partnerships at Work |
Pottawatomie County Cattlemen members are providing cattle feed tubs that will be used for a garden project at the Community Market of Pottawatomie County in 2021. At our annual OSU Extension planning meeting, the cattlemen could see how something they had met a local need. This project was planned to assist the market for local vegetable production as well as to teach gardening skills to clients. As this grant project launches, we plan to offer gardening classes to demonstrate this container gardening method. By the donation of these containers, we save almost $160 in supplies for every 20 tubs planted, which allows for more seed to be purchased instead! Hats off to you, and thank you for your support!
Thank you for helping us "Beet Hunger" in 2021! (pun intended) More details coming soon!
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Shackelford Lecture Series Offered Online |
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Our favorite lecture series is transitioning online for 2021! Here is the whole year at a glance below!
This list is subject to change. Our Master Gardeners may participate for education credit, but everyone is welcome to view these horticulture topics via Zoom presentation. I see some familiar names on this list and some new ones I can't wait to hear.
These webinars, designed for both consumers and green industry professionals, are free with expenses defrayed due to the ongoing generosity of Charles Shackelford and Linda Shackelford, former co-owners of TLC, Oklahoma City.
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Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Ag Communications
2020 had its challenges, but there were also many blessings, people and partnerships to be thankful for. Hidden blessings, if you will---you just may have to play hide and seek to find them. We don't know what 2021 will bring, but we will get through it, together.
I have a survey at the end of this newsletter. Please take a few minutes to respond to let us know how to serve you better and please email if there is a topic you would like to learn about. Carla Smith
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What is coming up in Pottawatomie County? |
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Pottawatomie County Cattlemen's Association |
Best of County Beef Award
Entries Due Feb. 1st, 2021
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Multi-County Master Gardeners |
January 22nd, 2021 9:30 am
Shawnee Community Center
804 S Park
Shawnee, OK 74801
Set up will be at 9 am.
The executive board will meet in by Zoom on Jan 13th.
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Our OSU Extension Office will be closed on January 1st and January18th. |
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Announcements and Webinars |
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Rancher's Thursday Lunchtime Series begins Dec. 3 to Jan. 21, 2021
Thursdays at 12:30, one hour webinar program. If any cattlemen want to view this and do not have internet access, call me and we can set up our classroom, limit 10. Call Carla: 405-273-7683.
Dec. 3: Heifer Selection for Improved Lifetime Productivity
Dec. 10: Building an Efficient Cowherd - Reproductive Tract Scoring
Dec. 17: The Genetics of Fertility: Existing and Developing Tools
Holiday Break
Jan. 7: Sire Selection to Minimize Dystocia and Improve Performance
Jan.14: The Latest in Synchronization and AI Tools/Systems
Jan. 21: Managing First-Calf Heifers Through the Second Breeding Season
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January 21st, 2020 1- 3 pm Online Shackelford Webinar Series
So, You Want to Grow Greenhouse Tomatoes?
A Zoom link will be available soon and posted on our horticulture web page.
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Average Fertilizer Prices |
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Current Price Last Reported
Urea (46-0-0).......$363.33 steady
DAP (18-46-0)......$453.33 steady
Pot Ash (0-0-60)..$341.66 steady
These prices are based on an average of three area bulk fertilizer dealers. (update in Jan)
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For Hay and Cattle prices: Red will indicate a drop in price, Green will indicate a rise in price. (12 22 2020)
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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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To Help Us Serve You Better - Please take this survey |
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Is the content of this email newsletter relevant to you?
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Did any 2020 newsletter articles help you learn a new method or practice that was helpful?
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Yes, at least one new idea
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Did articles or programs have an economic impact/cost savings for you, your farm or family?
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Thank you for your input! |
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