Volume 21 / July 2020
Pottawatomie County

Agriculture & Horticulture
News & Updates
A View from the Butterfly Garden ~
Mid June Highlights
June was National Pollinator Month! To celebrate we focused the garden view on our butterfly garden plant material.

In addition, we have a video on the Wildflower Milkweed Project in partnership with Monarch Watch, the City of Shawnee, and Master Gardener, Becky Carlberg...and helpers.
(click to watch)
Wildflower Wednesdays!
As part of online outreach, Wildflower Wednesdays has bloomed into a fun series! These run on Wednesdays for as long as the photos and blooms last, on our social media sites.

Produce and Pollinators 4-H Garden Project Progress Update
Produce.............................

Pottawatomie County 4-H students are taking advantage of a grant based program for a hands on learning experience! This young lady is in her second year of learning about gardening with her family through this 4-H program.

We are so impressed with these student's gardens this year. Photos are keeping us in touch, visits will be soon. More photos are on our facebook page:
................And Pollinators! Bella with her sunflowers!
Oklahoma Ant Survey
I n cooperation with a current OSU Entomology student, we are helping to collect ant samples from across our county. She is conducting a survey of ants from all 77 counties in our state.

Several 4-H students are helping us with the collection process over a two week period. Thanks to those of you who have helped Rachael with her Capstone project! GPS locations and all.

What's summer, without a few ants at the picnic!
Dicamba Label Info for Ag Producers
If you use the registered herbicide, Dicamba, major changes affecting the label and allowed use by the EPA have occured. OSU has developed fact sheets in record time to address this unprecedented mid season issue.

Soil, Forage, and Water Testing
Our drop box has been busy! We are still using this method for soil, forage, and water samples. Our office is now open to the public, so you may come inside if you prefer. Masks required.
What is coming up in Pottawatomie County?
Happy 90th Birthday to Tom Terry!
Drive by Parade for Tom Terry’s 90th
Friday, July 3rd  
Meet at Shawnee Dental parking lot,
3 E. MacArthur, (corner of Broadway and MacArthur), at 7pm .
Someone will be there to lead the parade down Broadway to Franklin Street and pass in front of Tom’s house. Leaving Shawnee Dental about 7:15pm.

Any questions they can contact me at mmvorndran77@gmail.com or 405-590-0989. There will be basket if anyone wants to bring a card or note.

(If this parking lot fills up, we have permission to use the Bison Federal Credit Union lot also. Please use extra caution to cross MacArthur!)
Attention Master Gardeners!
Our July Meeting will be in person!
Arrangements have been made at the new Paul and Ann Milburn Center Museum. (This is the main building, where we had our Christmas Party, just north of the Santa Fe Depot, in the grand hall area.)

Group snacks are not recommended at this time. Please bring your own drink and snack, if you want something. There will be plenty of space to spread out and best cleaning practices are followed! Please follow guidelines. Masks will be recommended, as most of our group is in the, uh hum, 'mature' age range.

We have the room from 9 am to noon.
July 15, 2020
Paul and Ann Milburn Center Museum
MAP (click)

If any changes for meeting arise with Covid, we will email and get that word out. Plans as of now are a go!
Ongoing MG Online Training:

David Hillock our State MG Coordinator is offering a summer series in lieu of the State Conference!
Tues afternoons beginning at 1 pm. The link has been sent, email me if you need it again.
Pottawatomie County Cattlemen Association Educational Meeting - New Location
July 28th, 2020 6:30 pm
Location: Crossing Hearts Ranch, Tecumseh, OK
Meal Sponsor: BancFirst
Speaker: Bart Perrier
Special Ranger Texas SW Cattle Raisers Association
Topic: Ag Crimes Investigation and Prevention

Submit any questions in advance (when you RSVP) and he will address as many as he can! He helps with investigations for cattle theft, stolen equipment, farm check fraud, and much more! We will try to record so a link can be shared online later as well.

Please RSVP by July 24th 4:00 pm 405.273.7683

If any changes have to be made due Covid, we will make that announcement as needed. Plans are a go as this is being sent out.
Although we have been available, our office has now reopened to the public ! If a phone call or email is more convenient or safer for you, please use those options! Masks are required to enter our building.

NEW Websites launched across the state for OSU Extension!

If you are searching for an OSU Fact Sheet, please use the search bar in the upper right hand corner of the new site. The topic search bar at the bottom is having some technical issues and is a work in progress.
Online Program Opportunities and State Announcements
The OKC State Fair has cancelled for 2020 due to Covid19 concerns.

Pottawatomie County Free Fair is currently re-evaluating decisions, in light of this news of the OKC State Fair cancellation and rising cases of Covid19. Stay tuned.
A second series for Cattlemen is on forage management. No membership required.

Pecan Growers:
Watch previous recorded workshops:
May Pecan Update (click to view)
Pecan Topics for June (click to view)

July Pecan Update - Pecan Grower Zoom Meeting ONLINE
When: July 10, 2020 1:00 PM
Register in advance for this meeting (click here) after registering you will get an email with details about joining the meeting.


Please continue to stay safe and follow local guidelines!
Average Fertilizer Prices
Current Price Last Reported
Urea (46-0-0)......... $368/ton down from $390/ton
DAP (18-46-0)........$398/ton steady
Pot Ash (0-0-60)....$338/ton down from $348/ton
These prices are based on an average of three area bulk fertilizer dealers. (From 6 29 2020)
HAY PRICING
CATTLE PRICES
For Hay and Cattle prices: Red will indicate a drop in price, Green will indicate a raise in price.
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