Oklahoma State University’s flagship field day is quickly approaching with an opportunity to gain valuable wheat knowledge and earn continuing education credits. The Lahoma Field Day will be held 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on May 13 at the Oklahoma State University North Central Research Station one mile west of Lahoma on State Highway 60.

Field Day at Lahoma to be held May 13 (click)

Want a snapshot of a farmer’s checkbook? As of December 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service estimates an annual price increase of 235% for anhydrous ammonia, 149% for urea and 192% for liquid nitrogen.

Many are ready to plant their gardens or have just done so. Manure can be a great nutrient boost, but we do recommend fall application. Manure can contain pathogens, like E. coli and salmonella that can be harmful to us. Fall application gives time for those bacteria to die off and to be used safely for produce production. Another option is to properly compost manure, basically naturally heat treating the compost to kill pathogens. Click here For Produce Safety Compost Requirements.

Also, there are a handful of herbicides that will be an issue if applied to the garden, from the residue in manure, hay or grass clippings. Grazon and Grazon Next are the two most common pasture sprays that you do not want to use the hay or manure from animals who graze or eat hay from these pastures.

We have a really good resource that explains this fairly from all angles, livestock producers, lawn companies, and gardeners. Please read for all the details:

For all things Composting, check out our OSU Composting Resource Page.

Container gardens have been a popular topic! We now have a page online for just that! Check out this page for an easy maintenance method, for large or small spaces.

A big thank you to the Pottawatomie County Cattlemen who have donated empty feed tubs for workshops, demonstrations, and clients!