Pottawatomie County
Agriculture & Horticulture
News & Updates
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Seeded Bermudagrass for Pasture |
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In recent years, there has been more and more interest in planting bermudagrass using seed rather than sprigs. Establishing a bermudagrass pasture or hay meadow is possible by utilizing seeded bermudagrass types. It can also be less of a management headache and cheaper, but there are tradeoffs.
Clink the link below for more information.
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Beef is still an option with a tight budget |
The price of beef has skyrocketed since 2020, and consumers are looking for ways to trim their grocery budget without sacrificing flavor.
Link to learn more.
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It's Time to Plant Cool Season Veggies! |
Hardy cool season vegetables that can be planted now are (these can tolerate a frost or light freeze):
Asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, kale, kohlrabi, onions, peas, radish, rhubarb, spinach and turnips.
Semi Hardy (may be injured by hard frost/freeze but will grow in cool weather)
Beets, carrots, cauliflower, swiss chard, lettuce, and potatoes.
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Be ready to mulch over semi-hardy plants if cold weather requires some protection. Frost blankets or row covers are also a good option for extending the season and for drastic temperature swings.
Many of the "cool season" vegetables must mature before the weather gets too warm. As temperatures rise, they will bolt or go to flowering stages. Plant these by mid March to be sure to have time for your crop to successfully mature! Warm season crops need to wait until mid April or later, but you can plan now.
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Consider Dormant Oil Treatment for Insect Control |
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Many clients called last year with crape myrtle bark scale issues. Now is a really good time to consider treatment with dormant oil, before buds break and begin grow. Click on the article below for more details you need to know before application is made!
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Ordering and Caring for Seed |
Garden season has begun for early crops and is just around the corner for others! Yay!
No company endorsement is intended from this photo, there are many to choose from and local stores as well. Purchase from reputable US companies to avoid some recent issues with foreign seeds in the mail. Amazon orders may be sourced outside of the US.
Click the link below for great tips for proper handling. From Dr. Lynn Brandenberger:
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What is coming up in Pottawatomie County? |
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Landscape Recovery Part Two - Plant Selection for Landscape Replacements
March 8th, 2022
10 am to noon
Pottawatomie County OSU Extension Grounds and Classroom
Selecting replacement plants for the landscape - Adding diversity and hardiness to your landscape choices.
Please RSVP, 405-273-7683
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Multi-County Master Gardeners |
Executive Meeting March 8th
OSU Extension Office Classroom
9:30 am
Association Meeting
March 16th
9:00 am
OSU Extension Office Classroom
Shawnee, OK
Snacks and coffee at 9:00 am, business meeting at 9:30am. Education Segment will follow with Love Your Block presentation.
All are welcome ~ Past, present, and future members!
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Container Gardens
Gordon Cooper Technology Center, Shawnee, OK
March 22, 2022
6 pm to 7 pm
Register with Gordon Cooper to enroll in this class. 405-273-7493.
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March 22, 2022. Tecumseh City Hall, Tecumseh, OK
6:30 pm
PCCA Spring Educational Series
Speaker: Mike Trammell, Ag Educator and Area Agronomist will present:
"Grazing Management to Minimize Cost"
Shawn Fleming, NRCS District Conservationist, will provide a brief update on issues and programs within the Shawnee Conservation District.
Meal provided.
Please RSVP by March 18 at 4:30 pm to the Pottawatomie County Extension Office (405) 273-7683
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Dicamba Training
1 CEU offered
March 22, 2022
11 am - noon.
Pottawatomie County OSU Extension Office, Shawnee, OK
Please call (405) 273-7683 to sign up.
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Oklahoma Beef Quality Assurance Training
Pottawatomie County OSU Extension Office, Shawnee, OK
April 12, 2022
6 pm to 8 pm
Please call (405) 273-7683 to sign up.
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Announcements - Across the State |
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Pecan Pest Management Workshop
Gordon Cooper Technology Center, Shawnee, OK
March 24, 2022
Registration begins at 8:30; Workshop runs from 9am to 4:15pm.
Lunch will be on your own.
5 CEUs have been requested for private applicators, and categories 1A & 10.
Speakers & topics include:
Kevin Shelton, OSU – Licensing & Recordkeeping
Lenny Wells, UGA – Pecan Disease Management
Kelly Seuhs, OSU – Early Season Insect Pest Management
Charlie Graham, NRI – Properly Using Pesticide Labels to Minimize Pest Resistance
John Long, OSU – Sprayer calibration & tips
Wes Lee, OSU – Utilizing the Mesonet Decision Making Tool for Pecan Scab
Charles Rohla, NRI – Alternate Pest Control Methods for Pecan Growers
Becky Carroll, OSU – Managing Weeds in Pecans
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Vegetable Grafting Workshops - Four programs across the state will be offered!
Join our horticulture specialists to learn about vegetable propagation and production through this series of workshops. Topics will include methods of grafting vegetable plants for gardeners and vegetable producers. The deadline for the first two workshops is March 1st. Sign up ASAP.
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Online Shackelford Horticulture Webinar Series for 2022
March topic is Butterfly Gardening with Bill Farris, catch this one!!!
New Schedule! New Registration!
These are intended for all audiences! Master Gardeners are encouraged to use these lectures for educational hours. Home gardeners and industry personnel will find something new to learn.
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Average Fertilizer Prices |
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Current Price/Last Reported
Urea (46-0-0).......$768 down from $820.00
DAP (18-46-0)......$886 up from $847.00.
Pot Ash (0-0-60)..$805 down from $810.00
These prices are based on an average of three area bulk fertilizer dealers. (updated March 1, 2022)
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. (2 28 2022)
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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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