Pottawatomie County
Agriculture & Horticulture
News & Updates
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So if you missed this, all of the resources including youtube video, handouts and resources are online:
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Master Gardener Organizes Park Restoration and Celebration in Shawnee |
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Tom Terry and print copy of Ms. Larch-Miller painting |
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Rebecca Fry in period dress as
Ms. Larch-Miller
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Aug 23, 2020. Tom Terry, charter member of the Multi-County Master Gardener Association, saw potential and planned updates to complete the centennial restoration of this local park. Ms. Larch-Miller was honored by an outdoor celebration and Aug 23 was proclaimed Aloysius Larch-Miller Day by Shawnee Mayor, Ed Bolt. Many were involved in the project including the Larch-Miller Family, Gordon Cooper Technology Center, Shawnee Beautification, Multi-County Master Gardeners, City of Shawnee Parks Department, American Red Cross local chapter, Marilyn Bradford, Rebecca Fry of Shawnee Little Theater, Oklahoma Baptist University, and Pottawatomie Advocates for Voter Education. Thank you to all who participated on this project. This park will be used by the community for years to come! |
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It's a bird, it's a plane.... its a flying insect! |
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Oklahoma natives are getting noticed! |
Several have called or asked about this insect. It is an Eastern Cicada Killer, Sphecius speciosus, not an Asian Murder Hornet. Notice the different color patterns on the lower abdomen. We do appreciate everyone keeping an eye out, and here are some details about some wasps that are common to Oklahoma (and not a big problem for people) in the newest Pest E-Alert. Pest E-Alert for Hornets
Keep scouting and asking questions, we have amazing diversity!
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Vesicular Stomatitis Virus or VSV |
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Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Update:
Current counties under the restricted movement designation are Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Nowata, Osage, Ottawa, Rogers, Tulsa and Washington.
This restriction covers Intrastate requirements for CVIs for livestock moving from counties with confirmed positive cases. This includes livestock exhibitions, rodeos, County Fairs, private treaty sales, livestock auctions, and any other commingling of livestock. Those livestock must have a CVI and examination by a veterinarian within 5 days of the movement.
VSV is a viral disease that primarily affects horses and cattle and occasionally swine, sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas.
Clinical signs include blister-like lesions in/around mouth, nose, coronary band, and/or sheath/udders, fever, drooling/frothing at mouth, reluctance to eat, and lameness or laminitis if lesions develop around coronary band. Outbreaks usually occur during the warmer months, often along waterways. The time from exposure to the onset of clinical signs is 2-8 days.
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What is coming up in Pottawatomie County? |
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Attention Master Gardeners! |
Our September Meeting will be divided into two work days on site, instead of our normal meeting. Our garden is in need of some catch up weeding and care. The Exec Meeting will still be by zoom.
Weed and Water Teams A,B, and C:
Saturday Sept. 5th, 8:30 am
Weed and Water Teams D,E, and F:
Wednesday Sept. 2nd 8 am
New class members can choose the workday of their choice to attend. Bring your favorite tools (marked w name) and a water bottle.
There will be plenty of space to spread out in the garden and keep safe distances in mind. Please follow guidelines. Masks will be required if working closely. No hospitality refreshments will be offered, so bring your own water bottles.
For Breaks: Masks will be needed to enter the building, front bathroom use only, and one at a time (obviously ;-) I will clean when everyone leaves. Thank you.
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Master Gardener Educational Hours are available online!
David Hillock our State MG Coordinator offered a summer series in lieu of the State Conference.
If you missed any sessions and want to watch click on the link below, scroll the topics, and enjoy!
The pecan classes listed below would also be good continuing education hours, if you have pecan interest.
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Photo by Todd Johnson, O.S.U. Ag Communications |
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Online Program Opportunities and Announcements |
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The OKC State Fair and Tulsa State Fair indoor exhibits have cancelled for 2020 due to Covid19 concerns.
Pottawatomie County Free Fair has cancelled for 2020.
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A third lunchtime series for Cattlemen is on alfalfa management. No membership required.
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A new workshop series in central Oklahoma is being offered for those wishing to learn about farming basics. These will be in person tours of actual operations and educational information. Limited space and the fee covers all three tour days. Our friends in Oklahoma County are hosting and you can contact them for more information. 405-713-1125. Sign up soon! |
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Pecan Growers:
Watch previous recorded workshops:
September Pecan Update - Pecan Grower Zoom Meeting ONLINE
When: September 11, 2020 1:00 PM
Please continue to stay safe and follow local guidelines!
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Average Fertilizer Prices |
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Current Price Last Reported
Urea (46-0-0)......... $368.33 up from $358.30/ton
DAP (18-46-0)........$445 up from $405/ton
Pot Ash (0-0-60)....341.66 down from $350/ton
These prices are based on an average of three area bulk fertilizer dealers. (From 8 27 2020)
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For Hay and Cattle prices: Red will indicate a drop in price, Green will indicate a rise in price. (8.21.2020)
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