Pottawatomie County
Agriculture & Horticulture
News & Updates
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Private Applicators Should Assess their CEU Status |
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Oklahoma private applicators still have time to take advantage of educational opportunities they may need in order to meet state requirements to apply restricted-use, pest-control products.
Follow the link below for more information.
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With winter on our doorstep, many beef producers in Pottawatomie County are feeding hay. This time of year is always a good time to remember our method of feeding hay can cost or save you money.
Link to find out more about reducing hay waste in your operation.
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Looking for a new tradition? Need to replace a tree lost last winter. Consider using a live tree for Christmas this year. Now this idea isn't for everyone. Live trees should only stay indoors for about one week, or less. I used to put one on the front porch, with lights, and just move in indoors the week prior to Christmas. Longer time inside is too warm and dries them out too much. For me, when the kids were little and the house was crowded, a week was long enough anyway. If you love to decorate earlier, then this thought may not be for you. For ideas and types that work well here, check out this video.
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Fresh Cut Christmas Trees |
Fresh cut trees can bring that special touch to the home celebration. I remember a few years when our budget only allowed for a cedar tree, cut from our generous neighbor's pasture. My allergies were not happy those years. A much nicer approach is to select a tree from a Christmas tree farm, a native tree of better quality, or even from a tree lot. Here are some tips for selecting a fresh cut tree and proper care in the home:
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Holiday Decorating with Fresh Greens |
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One of my favorite things to do in any season is to bring the outside indoors! Christmas is a special treat. Look around your landscape and see what you have that you use to celebrate the season! This is environmentally friendly, very little storage is needed, and is a thrifty way to decorate...naturally. Catch a pretty winter day to get outside for some fresh air and enjoy a DIY project! Recruit a neighbor or two for better selection and more fun.
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Photo Credit: Barbara H. Smith ©2016 HGIC, Clemson University |
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What is coming up in Pottawatomie County? |
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Multi-County Master Gardeners |
Executive Meeting December 8th
OSU Extension Office Classroom
9:30 am
Christmas Party
December 15th
10:00 am
OSU Extension Office Classroom
Shawnee, OK
Bring a $15 gift if you wish to play Dirty 'Santa' Gardener game.
Bring a holiday potluck dish to share.
Volunteer Hour reports are due by Dec. 15th. Jim Ruth will collect any at the Christmas Party. Earlier is better!
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Christmas Party
Tuesday December 14th, 6:00 pm
Tecumseh Alumni Building, Tecumseh, OK
OCA membership is required to attend.
Please RSVP before December 10th at 4:30 pm to the Pottawatomie County Extension Office at (405) 273-7683
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Our office will be closed December 23 / 24 and December 31
to spend holiday time with our families. The Soils Lab on campus will also close from December 22 to January 2 for University Break, so there will be a little delay on sample results during December.
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2022 Save the Date:
Horticulture Industries Show - The Future is Green!
January 13-14, 2022
The Graduate Hotel
Fayetteville, AR
This is a great conference and get-away-trip!
Gardening with the Experts
January 29, 2022
9 am to noon
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Shawnee, OK
Brought to you by the Shawnee Community Beautification Committee!
Cost is $10, half price to Master Gardeners. Buy your tickets in advance if you don't want to wait in line.
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Announcements and Webinars |
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December 16, 2021 1- 3 pm
Online Shackelford Horticulture Webinar Series
Trends in Garden Center Sales • Bob Gerdes, General Manager, TLC Garden Centers, Oklahoma City
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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Just one more session! 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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RANCHER's THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SERIES.
The previous RANCHER's LUNCHTIME SERIES workshops are also 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).......$947 up from $775.00
DAP (18-46-0)......$847 up from $834.00
Pot Ash (0-0-60)..$820 up from $800.00
These prices are based on an average of three area bulk fertilizer dealers. (updated November 24, 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. (11 24 2021)
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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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Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit
Please let us know if special accommodations are needed, two weeks prior to an event.
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