Pottawatomie County
Agriculture & Horticulture
News & Updates
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Soil Test Sample Drop Site in Asher
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OSU Soil Test Samples can now be dropped off in Asher, OK. We are pleased to announce this new collection site for the southern Pottawatomie County area. A big Thank You to Mr. Mocabee for asking about this possibility! We are glad to partner with you for this service. If you are in a hurry, we do recommend you drop off samples at our office location for fastest service.
Crossroads Farm and Feed
Owner: Willie Mocabee
311 W Main in Asher, OK
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Round Two for CFAP Ag Payments |
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Applications open Sept 21st to December 11, 2020 |
This round of payments does include all classes of wheat, non-breeding livestock, pecans, nursery crops, vegetables, sesame, alfalfa. Grazing forage is not included.
Farm Service Agency is the office that handles the applications. Our local FSA office is across from Homeland parking lot at Kickapoo and Independence, SW corner of the strip mall.
Online information is found at:
www.farmers.gov/cfap
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Safe Handling of Wildlife Carcasses
by Dr. Dwayne Elmore
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It is once again hunting season in Oklahoma. As hunters find success in the field and harvest wildlife, it is important to consider how to safely handle the carcasses to stay safe. Wildlife can be infected with various zoonotic diseases that are transmissible to humans. Additionally, wildlife often harbors ticks and fleas which are disease vectors and can transmit diseases. Some of the diseases that may be encountered in Oklahoma and can infect hunters include ehrlichioses, leptospirosis, Lyme disease, tularemia, trichinosis, rabies, Rocky Mountain spotted tick fever, salmonella, and swine brucellosis. Hunters often become wary when they observe odd behavior in wildlife or notice injury or signs of disease on animal carcasses. However, the absence of these obvious signs should not cause complacency in the safe handling of harvested animals. Any animal should be treated as a potential source of infection.
There are several ways to protect yourself when handling wildlife carcasses. First, avoid direct contact with any body fluids such as blood, lymph fluid, urine, feces, and saliva. When handling carcasses, always wear disposable gloves that provide a barrier between you and the animal. If you see any cuts, immediately treat them with antiseptic. Wash your hands, arms, and face immediately after handling the carcass. Also wear gloves and face protection when packaging meat for storage.
Wildlife often have ticks and fleas. These potential disease vectors will seek a new host as the wildlife carcass cools. Spraying yourself with insect repellant prior to handling the wildlife will help keep them off you, but be sure to examine your entire body immediately after handling the carcass and remove any ticks or fleas found.
When cooking wildlife, use a meat thermometer to ensure you are heating the meat to USDA recommended safe temperatures. Note that the safe temperature for wildlife may differ from recommendations for domestic animals. For example, while trichinosis has largely been eliminated form domestic pork, it may be present in feral hogs and bear. Therefore, cook the meat to 160°F to kill this disease.
Finally, if you develop symptoms that may indicate a zoonotic disease, be sure to tell your doctor that you have recently handled wildlife. Many diseases have similar symptoms such as fever, body aches, diarrhea, and nausea. Doctors may attribute your symptoms to a more common illness such as influenza since many zoonotic diseases are rarely encountered by the general public. It is critical to communicate with your healthcare provider to get proper care.
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Unexpected ice in October leaves many with clean up to do. Our fact sheet may help you with information to consider.
If you missed last month's resources or the weather changed your plans, I am doing a repeat for these key sites on trees.
Fall is the very best time to plant a tree. Our OSU Fact Sheet Selecting Deciduous Trees for Oklahoma is a great resource for our area. Check out the recommendations below:
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Prevent Southwest Injury with Tree Wrap |
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We get quite a few calls about southwest injury every year. The good news is that prevention is key and fairly simple to do. This video shows the damage and how to prevent this on newly planted trees. Protect your investment this fall!
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What is coming up in Pottawatomie County? |
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Thank you to all who serve and have served our nation in military service! Bless you and your families.
Our office will be closed to honor this holiday on Wednesday, November 11th.
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Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association |
If you are a PCCA member, or in the cattle industry, the OCA Fall Gathering event will be held November 9th at Crossing Hearts Ranch. More details and RSVP at link below.
The next PCCA Board Meeting will be Dec. 1st, 2020 at 5:30 pm at the OSU Extension Office classroom.
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Attention Master Gardeners! |
The November Exec Meeting falls on Veteran's Day. November 11th. Details are pending and will be emailed.
Friday, November 20th, 2020 9:30 am
Officer Elections for 2021
Shawnee Community Center
804 S. Park
Shawnee, OK
Please park by tennis courts, unless you need close access. We need to be clear of the parking lot by 11:30.
There will be no December meeting.
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Master Gardeners are going green! One gallon or larger nursery pots needed for Master Gardeners 2021 plant sale! These may be brought to the garden shed at our office parking lot (SE corner) |
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Announcements and Webinars |
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Poultry Waste Management CEU's |
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If anyone participating in Poultry Waste programs needs to complete the required 2 hour CEU presentation and do not have internet access, please contact my office and we can set up a time and date for you to view this recorded Zoom session. Ask for Carla 405-273-7683 or carlasm@okstate.edu.
If someone needs to attend the Initial 9 hour class (I-9) these will be held in-person in Poteau and Pryor but space is limited so they need to RSVP quickly. Information can be found here and who they need to contact to register For Details - Click Here
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Master Cattlemen Program
Cleveland and McClain Counites are hosting at Purcell, OK
14 week program begins Monday November 2, 2020
Cost is $100 which includes the manual.
RSVP to Cleveland County 405-321-4774 or McClain County 405-527-2174
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Pecan Growers:
These monthly updates are tailored to the current season and are for both homeowners and commercial growers. Master Gardeners are encouraged to watch!
Watch previous recorded workshops:
November Pecan Update - Pecan Grower Zoom Meeting ONLINE
When: November 6th, 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).......$363.33 down from $368.33
DAP (18-46-0)......$453.33 up from $448.33
Pot Ash (0-0-60)..$341.66 up from $331.66
These prices are based on an average of three area bulk fertilizer dealers. (From 10 28 2020)
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For Hay and Cattle prices: Red will indicate a drop in price, Green will indicate a rise in price. (10 23 2020)
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