Volume 06 | March
Agriculture & Horticulture
News & Updates
Callery Pears
Callery Pears, including Bradford Pears, might be attractive trees for the landscape but they are an invasive species in our state. There is a new OCES Fact Sheet that provides information on the problems that they create, control measures, and alternative plants.

The Invasive Callery Pear Fact Sheet: Link
YouTube Segment of Alt Callery Pear: Link
Possible Hay Shortage Looming?
USDA’s December 1 Hay inventory report indicates hay stocks across the U.S. are down 6.4% while in Oklahoma hay inventories are down 3.3%. The decrease in hay inventories is a result of a poor hay production year. 
Application Timing for Early Season Lawn Products
Many weed and feed products are marketed this time of year. Here are some thoughts on applications and timing for the homeowner to consider.

What is coming up in Pottawatomie County?
Soils & Crop Rotation for Veg. Gardens 
March 26, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tecumseh Public Library
Please call to register at the Tecumseh Library
Pottawatomie Co. Producer Meeting
March 26th - 6:30 pm
Wood Alumni Center 901 N 13th St Tecumseh
How we market our animals is the single most impact part of our enterprise. Each producer needs to have a marketing plan when it comes to their livestock. Sponsoring the meeting will be Pottawatomie County Farm Bureau.
2019 Veggie Workshop Series
April 2nd 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Pottawatomie Co. Extension Office
Episode 3: April 2 Warm Season Crops
This five part series will cover Home Vegetable Gardening for beginners. Limited seats, please call to register. 405-273-7683.
OBU Arbor Day Ceremony
April 2nd at 2:00 pm
Activities will be on the West side of the Oval. Mark Bayes, State Forester, will be speaking. Event is open to the pubic! Event parking is located off of MacArthur. A walking tour of the OBU Arboretum will follow the program.
JOANN Clovers for Kids' Campaign
From March 1-April 30, 2019 JOANN stores nation wide will ask their customers to donate toward the 4-H program. Both $1 and $4 donations are available. 70% of the proceeds go back to the state it was raised in. Also, 4-H fabric is on sale in 500 stores nation wide, and via online at JOANN'S or shop4-H.org. A small portion of the fabric sales benefit the 4-H program.

If you shop at JOANN please consider donating to 4-H!
Tractor Supply Company Paper Clover Campaign
Purchase a TSC Paper Clover at the register for $1 during this years spring campaign March 27th-April 7th!
Funds raised directly benefit county 4-H members in Oklahoma. This money often is used as scholarships to award 4-H members who attend camps and other leadership trips.
What is coming up around the State?
Water Conservation and Turf Management Seminar Saturday March 23 Link
Southeast OK Crops Conference March 15 Hugo, OK Link
Eastern OK Beef Cattle Summit March 28 McAlester, OK Link
Poultry Waste Management Education Link
Average Fertilizer Prices
Current Price Last Reported
Urea (46-0-0)......... $410 /ton $430
DAP (18-46-0)........ $545 /ton $550
Pot Ash (0-0-60).... $415 /ton $405
These prices are based on an average of three different bulk fertilizer dealers.
Grass Hay Pricing
Central Oklahoma: Good quality Bermuda grass in 4 X 6 through 5 X 6 bales mostly 60.00-70.00 per bale, instances to 80.00 per bale. Good quality mixed grass hay 5 X 5 and 5 X 6 bales 50.00-60.00 per bale. Mixed grass 90.00-100.00 per ton. Teff grass 5 X 6 bales 100.00 per bale. Fair quality mixed
grass 4 X 5 bales 30.00-35.00 per bale.
Western Oklahoma: Good quality hay grazer 100.00 per ton, few by the bale in 5 X 5 1/2 bales at 85.00. Good quality mixed grass round bales 90.00-110.00 per ton. Mixed grass 5 X 5 1/2 to 5 X 6 bales 55.00-70.00 per bale. Good quality Teff grass 5 X 6 bales 100.00 per bale.
Eastern Oklahoma: Good Bermuda grass 5 X 6 bales 60.00-70.00 per bale, few loads Bermuda grass delivered 180.00 per ton. Teff grass 5 X 6 bales 100.00 per bale. Mixed grass hay in 4 x 5 bales 55.00-65.00 per bale. Fair quality mixed grass 4 X 5 bales 30.00-35.00 per bale.
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