Pottawatomie County
Agriculture & Horticulture
News & Updates
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Managing Heat stress in Livestock |
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The summer heat is upon us! And with dangerously hot temperatures in the forecast we need to be thinking about the health and welfare of our livestock. Follow the link below for tips on managing heat stress in your livestock.
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Armyworms - The March is On! |
Be on the lookout! Armyworms are here! Not only have I been getting reports of armyworms across Pottawatomie county, but all across eastern Oklahoma. So be on the lookout for them marching across your pastures or hay fields.
Link to find out more about controlling armyworms.
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It's summer squash season and with that comes squash bug season! One day the plants look great, and the next day something is definitely off!
This link is to the OSU Pest E-Alert information for more details on squash bugs and their control: Pest E-Alert
Enjoy this video and have a great week!
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Weed Wars
While we are thankful to have rainfall, many gardens are challenged with weeds right now. Our office garden is no exception. Master Gardeners have Weed and Water teams to keep up with garden maintenance. Thank you to all who are giving their time and effort to wage this war.
If you area battling weeds, mulch can be a great defense! We partnered with City of Shawnee for some free mulch from the October Ice Storm cleanup.
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Come Visit the Butterfly Garden! |
The butterfly garden at our office is buzzing with activity, both pollinators and volunteers alike!
For video highlights, click here:
Information about our Master Gardeners, the demonstration garden, and pollinators - links can be found on our newly updated web page:
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Carla's Kitchen - Featuring Garden Recipes
Grilled is preferred, but in the oven at 375 for 30-40 minutes works too!
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What is coming up in Pottawatomie County? |
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Multi-County Master Gardeners |
The Executive Board Meeting
August 11th, 9:30 am
Extension Office Classroom
Association Meeting
August 18th at 9:30 am
OSU Extension Office Cowboy Classroom
County Fair Preparations! Entry information, Commercial booth planning, Volunteer sign ups and training.
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Pottawatomie County Cattlemen |
Next Board Meeting Time TBD
Members be on the lookout for upcoming educational events beginning this fall.
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Announcements and Webinars |
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Pecan Grower Update August 6th, 1-2 pm These 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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Horticulture Field Day
Monday, August 9th, 2021
Cimarron Valley Research Station - near Perkins, OK
9:30am to 11:30am
Topics will include fruit tree demonstration block, summer lettuce variety trial, grafted pepper, tomato and watermelon production, and cover crops in the fruit and vegetable program.
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Early Season Wheat Management Meeting
Tuesday, August 10th, 2021
Canadian County Education Building
El Reno, OK
8:30am - 12:00pm
RSVP NO LATER THAN AUGUST 6th
Topics include early season management and options, weed control, seed treatments and stocker and cow/calf feeding programs on wheat pasture.
CEU Private Applicator Credits for each Session
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Central Oklahoma Turfgrass Conference
Redlands Community College, El Reno
August 12, 2021
Commercial Applicators who need CEU's. There will be 6 CEU credits for ODAFF category 3A and 4 CEU credits for ODAFF category 6.
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August 19, 2021 1- 3 pm Online Shackelford Horticulture Webinar Series
From Growers to Customers: Considerations for Supporting Pollinators • Kristen Baum, Professor, Department of Integrative Biology; Associate Dean for Research, College of Arts and Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
Great educational opportunity for our Master Gardeners and anyone who loves gardening. There is no charge for this series due to the generous donation by Charles and Linda Shackelford, former owners of TLC in Oklahoma City.
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Pottawatomie County Free Fair
Save the Date: Sept 8-11, 2021
Theme "Buckles, Boots, and Blue Ribbons"
Be thinking of entries!
You can pick up your fair tags and get entry numbers/sheets at the extension office prior to entry day. Save time spent waiting in lines!
For Online Fairbook and latest details, go to the Pottawatomie County Free Fair website:
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Pottawatomie County Free Fair
Annual Farmer / Rancher Dinner will be Thursday, Sept 9, 2021
Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center
Shawnee, OK
5:30 pm Doors Open and Serving Begins
Followed by Award Presentation by the Shawnee and Konawa Conservation Districts
Keynote speaker will be Jeff Hammonds with the Oklahoma Beef Council
RSVP to our office by 4:30 pm on Sept 3rd to save your seat and fill your plate! 405-273-7683
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A new forage series began in July 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.
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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).......$595 no change from last report
DAP (18-46-0)......$725 no change from last report
Pot Ash (0-0-60)..$537 up from $494.00
These prices are based on an average of three area bulk fertilizer dealers. (updated July 29, 2021)
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. (7 29 2021)
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