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Pottawatomie County
Agriculture & Horticulture
News & Updates
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Note: Underlined texts are clickable links for more details. | |
Pond Water Quality and Livestock | |
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Dry weather has greatly reduced surface water availability to cattle in many pastures. As if the problem of water quantity is not enough to worry about, now the issues of water quality enters the picture.
Clink the link below for more information.
Water Quality and Livestock
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Producers Encouraged to Mitigate Risk, Take Advantage of Drought Relief | |
Prodcuers may qualify for state and federal drought relief funding in several different areas of prodcution agriculture, including water avaialbility, livestock loss, fire and diease..
Link to learn more.
Drought Relief
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Christmas Poinsettias
Poinsettias are a popular Christmas flowering gift. If you have purchased a poinsettia from the Pottawatomie County 4H members or have received one as a gift. Here is an OSU fact sheet to explain the care they need. Poinsettias are called finicky by some, but they just need consistent temperature and care. Keep them out of hot or cold drafts and they will do much better for you!
Link to Poinsettia Care
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Cover Crop Demonstration Update | | |
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Nine total plots, 7 single seed and 2 mixed plots were planted on Nov 1st. | |
A blend was created of spring blooming varieties to aid with the pollinator garden. | |
Next steps ~ we planted some cool season cover crops to demonstrate fall options. Eventually this area will be transitioned to hardscape and new purposes. Stay Tuned Stop by and see the progress any time. Watch your step, a new handicap raised bed area is under construction. For a look at the project in detail, here is a link to our seed list: Cover Crop List and plot map below. | |
What is coming up in Pottawatomie County? | |
Master Gardener 2023 Course | |
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Beginning in January, we will conduct the 2023 Master Gardener Course and begin training for a new group of volunteers to join our team. Thank you to Mike Harrell, Linda Smith, and Tassey Beeson for being class mentors.
Link to Schedule
Volunteers and Mentors (pink sheets from November meeting)
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Master Gardener Christmas Party | |
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December 14, 2022
Set up at 9:30 am, Party begins at 10 am
Pottawatomie County Historical Museum Conference Center
2023 Officer Inductions
Bring holiday brunch type snack to share.
Bring a $15.00 Dirty Gardener gift, if you wish to play
Details on our Local Events Page (click)
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Feb. 4th, 2023
More details soon
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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.
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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 [email protected]
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The Pottawatomie County Cattlemen's Association
wishes everyone a Merry Christmas
We look forward to providing you more educational meetings starting next spring.
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Announcements - Across the State | |
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Online Shackelford Horticulture Webinar Series for 2022
These are intended for all audiences! Master Gardeners are encouraged to use these lectures for educational hours. Home gardeners and industry personnel will find something new to learn.
Link to 2022 Lecture Schedule and Registration
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Hay and Drought Resources | |
Average Fertilizer Prices | |
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Current Price/Last Reported
Urea (46-0-0).......$750 up from $723.00
DAP (18-46-0)......$988 up from $967.00
Pot Ash (0-0-60)..$940 up from $920.00
These prices are based on an average of three area bulk fertilizer dealers. (updated November 30, 2022)
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. (11 30 2022) | |
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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