Volume 04 | January 2019
Your Agriculture & Horticulture
News & Updates
Gardening with the Experts

January 26

Gordon Cooper Tech Center
8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Continental Breakfast sponsored
by Vision Bank at 8:30

Program is from 9 to noon

Seed Swap following

Tickets $10
Clostridium tetani

By: Barry Whitworth, DVM, Area Food/Animal Quality & Health Specialist.
Tetanus or “Lockjaw” is a condition caused by a neurotoxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium tetani. The neurotoxin is very potent. Most animals are susceptible to the toxin, but some species are more sensitive than others. Birds seem to be very resistant, but horses and sheep seem very sensitive. The disease is usually fatal. The characteristics of the disease include increase sensitivity to stimulation, contracting muscles, and convulsions.
Camp T.U.R.F. Donations Needed

Camp T.U.R.F. is a 2-week, residential academy at OSU-Stillwater where high school students explore a variety of careers in horticulture and landscaping.

Our Master Gardeners are sponsoring a scholarship and need your help growing our future!

What is coming up in Pottawatomie County?
2019 Veggie Workshop Series: First Tues of the month, starting Feb. 5th.
5 Episodes on Home Vegetable Gardening, Afternoon class 1 to 3 pm, in our classroom.
Episode 1: Starting from Seed ~ Feb. 5th. Link
Gardening With the Experts (see article above) January 26th Sat AM
Starting from Seed Workshop at Mcloud Library January 28th, 6-7 pm
BQA Training - January 28th, 5:30 pm
Beef Quality Assurance is a national program that raises consumer confidence through offering proper management techniques and a commitment to quality within every segment of the beef industry. Meal is provided so RSVP is required by calling 273-7683 or clicking.
What is coming up around the State?
Central OK Cattle Conference Feb 8th Link to Additional Resources
All Crops Conference Feb 19-20 Link to Additional Resources
Average Fertilizer Prices
Urea (46-0-0)..........$430/ton
DAP (18-46-0).........$550/ton
Pot Ash (0-0-60).....$405/ton
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 55.00-70.00 per bale. Few in 4 X 5 1/2 bales 50.00. 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.
Western Oklahoma: Good quality mixed grass round bales 90.00-110.00 per ton. Mixed grass 5 X 5 1/2 to 5 X 6 bales 50.00-70.00 per bale. Good quality wheat hay 5 X 6 bales 55.00 per bale.
Eastern Oklahoma: Mixed grass hay in 4 x 5 bales 50.00-60.00 per bale.
Vineyard Questions/Survey goes here ?