Pottawatomie County
Agriculture & Horticulture
News & Updates
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Pottawatomie County residence if you had damages due to the winter storm to your home, business and/or agriculture please report them at damage.ok.gov This helps Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and Pottawatomie County Emergency Management document the impact of the winter storm and will support the case to help get more assistance to help you recover from this winter storm.
If you have questions message this page or call Pottawatomie County Emergency Management at 405-878-2332 Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm.
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The deadline for application is within 30 days of the loss, from what FSA office tells us.
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Unwanted Pesticide Disposal Day - April 1 |
We have been waiting for this date to be offered! We are promoting this early, so... it's time to clean out the barn, shop, or garage of those expired or unwanted chemicals for proper disposal. Please see the flyer below for all the details. The date is April 1st in Purcell, OK. This is the closest one we have had to our area in quite awhile. Take advantage of this opportunity!
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Winter Injury Following Record Cold |
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For some plants, our wait and see approach may be visible sooner than we thought, while other plants may take awhile to reveal their injury from this recent bitterly cold weather.
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What is coming up in Pottawatomie County? |
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Beginner Vegetable Gardener Workshop |
If you are new to vegetable gardening and would like to learn more about it, join us for a gardening workshop each month on the first Tuesday, beginning March 2nd, 1 to 3 pm!
The first class will be site selections, soils and getting started with cool season crops.
The class will be in our extension office classroom.
14001 Acme Road, Shawnee, OK
Please call to register, we have a limit of 12 for this class. 405-273-7683
We still have spaces open.
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Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show |
March 2-5, 2021 at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo
Details are posted on
Best of luck to all competitors!
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Multi County Master Gardener Spring Work Day |
Join in the clean up fun as we get our demonstration garden site ready for spring!
If you have a truck or trailer and can help with disposing of trimmings then come prepared. Also, mark any tools with your name, so we can sort out any stragglers.
March 6th
9:00 am
OSU Extension office grounds
Masks needed if working closely. Bring your own water bottles, gloves, and tools.
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Multi-County Master Gardeners |
Wednesday Meetings are Back!
March 17th at 9:30 am on St. Patrick's Day! So wear your green and join us for the shenanigans!
Shawnee Community Center
804 S Park
Shawnee, OK 74801
Set up will be at 9 am. Masks are required.
Educational topic: How to Build a Bluebird House, presented by Jerry Mowdy, Master Gardener Class of 2020.
The executive board will meet in by Zoom on March 10th.
Workday is March 6th.
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Small Hobby Greenhouse Workshop
March 25th
10:30 am
OSU Extension Office Classroom
Limit of 12, so please call to reserve your seat.
405-273-7683
This is a repeat of the February Class. We had a few more than our classroom would hold. Please call to save your seat. 405-273-7683
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Announcements and Webinars |
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The previous RANCHER's LUNCHTIME SERIES workshops are available online for viewing at your convenience.
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March 11, 2021 from 1- 3 pm Online Shackelford Webinar Series
Speaker: Marilyn Stewart - Native Plants: Connections to insects, wildlife, and humans.
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A new forage series began in Feb and will be held each month, Third Thursday Evening!
During these programs, there will normally be live question and answer time, tune in for great discussion and the opportunity to ask your questions.
The first session went well and the link to watch on YouTube is:
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Average Fertilizer Prices |
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Current Price Last Reported
Urea (46-0-0).......$476.66 up from $450.00
DAP (18-46-0)......$643.33 up from $548.33
Pot Ash (0-0-60)..$416,66 up from $396.00
These prices are based on an average of three area bulk fertilizer dealers. (updated Feb 25, 2021)
Just a note, these prices are rising and 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. (2 19 2021)
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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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Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit
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