Pottawatomie County
Agriculture & Horticulture
News & Updates
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A Message from Mike Trammell |
Hello everyone!
I’m your new Ag Educator, Mike Trammell, for Pottawatomie County and Multi-County Agronomist serving the Southeast District. I received my Bachelors Degree in Conservation from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and my Masters in Plant Biology from the University of South Dakota. I spent nearly 10 years in forage research and extension at the University of Nebraska and over 18 years at the Noble Research Institute as a plant breeder developing forages for the southern Great Plains. I am also a native of Tecumseh, OK. Be sure to stop by and see me for any of your Ag questions.
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Effect of Late Freeze on Oklahoma Wheat |
We had many calls about landscape plants, but a larger issue for many farmers is how their wheat was affected. This article discusses potential injury and how to evaluate the crops in the field.
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Local Vegetables for Local People |
Harvesting has begun at the Market Garden at Our Community Market of Pottawatomie County.
Fresh kale and radishes have been harvested and provided to clients in recent weeks. Other cool season crops planted are spinach, beets, and lettuce.
For warm weather, we recently planted cucumbers, two types of squash, two kinds of green beans, cherry tomatoes, and peppers.
Educational workshops are also provided to teach this simple gardening method.
Links to see how we did it can be found online:
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Thank you to our partners on this CNEP Garden Grant Project:
Our Community Market of Pottawatomie County
Pottawatomie County Cattlemen's Association for recycling cattle tubs
Bethel School Cafeteria for recycling large cafeteria cans
Multi-County Master Gardeners providing Osmocote fertilizer
City of Shawnee - Ice storm debris mulch delivery
Pottawatomie County OSU Extension
And the community volunteers and Master Gardeners!!!
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What is coming up in Pottawatomie County? |
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Produce Posse 4-H Garden Project
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Orientation, for those who signed up in April:
May 4th, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Cowboy Classroom
14001 Acme Road
Shawnee, OK
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Multi County Master Gardener - Annual Plant Sale! |
Saturday, May 8th
9 am to 1 pm or while supplies last
Parking will be along Acme Road, our parking lot will be blocked to set up the sale.
It's also a big trash day for the county, watch traffic on Acme Road.
Please respect space and wear your mask to attend.
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Pottawatomie County Cattlemen Board Meeting |
May 18, 2021
6:00 pm
OSU Extension Office Classroom
Introductions to Mike Trammel and discussion of business.
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Multi-County Master Gardeners |
May 19th at 9:30 am
Shawnee Community Center
804 S Park
Shawnee, OK 74801
Set up will be at 9 am. Masks are required.
Educational topic:
Winter Injury and Recovery by David Hillock,
OSU Associate Extension Specialist – Consumer Horticulture
State Coordinator, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program
The executive board will meet in on May 12th. We will email details as the meeting location is not settled yet. Plans are to possibly meet in person for this month instead of zoom.
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Summer Garden Care 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, June 1st, 1 to 3 pm!
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
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Earn CEU Credit for Private Applicators |
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Private Applicators can now earn CEU credits toward renewing their licenses under changes to the program guidelines. CEUs are required over a 5 year period for Private Applicators (click here for details) to keep your license without the need to re-test.
May 20th, 6 pm Pasture Brush Control Online or in our classroom
May 20th will cover brush control. Call our office to sign up. 405.273.7683. The link will be emailed to you and you can watch from home. If you prefer to meet in person, we can have our classroom available to participate via zoom. RSVP to our office. Masks are required.
Private Applicator OLD test packets with the "take home" exam will be available only through May 21st. These can be ordered directly through University Mailing 405-744-9037. We do not have these at our extension office. They must be submitted to ODAFF by mail on or before June 1st, 2021.
After June 1st, all testing will resume through the PSI testing site locations only and will be a monitored exam, with no resource help. Please help spread the word for anyone needing to get their Private Applicator License.
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Announcements and Webinars |
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Pecan Grower Update May 7th, 1-2 pm are held monthly via Zoom. Check out the dates under events on our web page: Pottawatomie County OSU Extension Website - Scroll down to Events These are filled with great management information timely to the current issues. Becky Carroll provides great content! The event announcements will have zoom registration information on our website. |
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May 13, 2021 1- 3 pm Online Shackelford Horticulture Webinar Series
Brad Rowe received his Ph.D. in Horticultural Science from North Carolina State University and joined the faculty at Michigan State University in 1997. He has directed the MSU green roof research program since its inception in 2000. The MSU green roof research team is currently conducting research on plant selection, growing substrates, stormwater runoff, energy conservation, carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and roof vegetable production.
Great educational opportunity for our Master Gardeners and anyone who loves gardening.
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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. Just call the office to sign up for these sessions.
The session links can be watched anytime on YouTube:
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The previous RANCHER's LUNCHTIME SERIES workshops are available online for viewing at your convenience.
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Average Fertilizer Prices |
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Current Price Last Reported
Urea (46-0-0).......$545 up from $518.00
DAP (18-46-0)......$690 up from $633.33
Pot Ash (0-0-60)..$455 up from $438.33
These prices are based on an average of three area bulk fertilizer dealers. (updated May 4, 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. (3 26 2021)
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Our office will be closed on Good Friday, April 2. Have a blessed holiday weekend! |
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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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Congratulations to all of our county's graduating seniors for 2021! |
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