Pottawatomie County
Agriculture & Horticulture
News & Updates
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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, 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
This web page has a commodities finder that helps the search for specific crop information and eligibility.
There is also a calculator tool in a spreadsheet format that is fill in the blank form.
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As of September 24, 2020, the rabbit movement ban will expire and all rabbit exhibitions and sales in the state will be allowed to resume. This ban was put in place as a response to the outbreak of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease in regions surrounding Oklahoma.
ODAFF does not see reason to put another movement ban in place at this time, but wants to remind rabbit owners the disease is still prevalent in wild rabbits and could spike at any time.
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A rabies-infected bat was discovered last week located in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. This is the second rabies-positive bat found in the area in the past 6 weeks.
“Oklahoma is seeing more cases of rabies in the state this year than previous years,” State Public Health Veterinarian LeMac’ Morris said. “With more sightings of skunks and bats, this is the perfect time to remind pet owners about the importance of vaccinating family pets, and even livestock.”
If you suspect your pet or any animal has been exposed to a rabid animal, immediately contact your local veterinarian or animal control facility.
Rabies vaccines are available for dogs, cats, ferrets, sheep, cattle, and horses. Oklahoma requires a veterinarian to vaccinate dogs, cats and ferrets against rabies by the time the animal is 4 months of age, and at regular intervals thereafter.
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Larch-Miller Park Recognized |
Shawnee made the Is this a Great State or What? feature on Channel 4 news! We think so! Thanks to Tom Terry and Marilyn Bradford for representing our town and preserving our history! Here is the link, in case you missed it!
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Now that fall has arrived...🍁🍂🍁🍂 Let's think about 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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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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Recycle your fall plant containers! |
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Master Gardeners are going green! One gallon or larger nursery pots needed for Master Gardeners 2021 plant sale! |
Much of our perennial plant material can hold over for the 2021 plant sale, but we need larger containers! If you are planting fall items, one gallon or larger, we would love to recycle your containers! Drop them off on the south side of our garden shed at the extension office. There is a space between the shed and the fence where the wind shouldn't catch them. Contact Carla with any questions. 405-273-7683, Ext. 103. |
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Ornamental Cabbage and Kale, Fall Mums, Pansies and Violas are in season! A pop of color
can brighten your porch or patio! These do prefer a sunny location for the best show. If you
have a very shady location, go with pumpkins and gourds for color.
Plant pansies in the fall for showy blooms from now to when it gets hot next year, typically May or June.
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Join our Team - We are Hiring! |
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A new position has been posted for our Pottawatomie County OSU Extension Office. This is a 1/2 time County Agriculture Educator and 1/2 time multi-county Agronomy Specialist position. Those interested should apply at jobs.okstate.edu Position Number: CS9912; Posting Campus: Cooperative Extension. For more information and questions please contact the Pottawatomie County Extension Office or the OCES Southeast District Office.
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What is coming up in Pottawatomie County? |
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Attention Master Gardeners! |
The October Exec Meeting will still be by zoom, Oct 14th. Link will be emailed.
Business Meeting details for October will be emailed.
Oct. 31st 8 am Work Day - Ext Office Garden
For Breaks: Masks will be needed to enter the building, front bathroom use only, and one at a time (obviously ;-) I will clean when everyone leaves. Thank you.
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Support 4-H Paper Clover Campaign at TSC |
Tractor Supply Company (TSC) and National 4-H Council have announced they’re moving forward with the Paper Clover Campaign from October 7-18 to help raise money for Oklahoma 4-H youth. Just like normal, 90% of the funds generated will go back to the State (Oklahoma) raising the dollars. This can be done when making an in store purchase, and possibly online too. |
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4-H Spirit Day - October 7th |
October 4th - 10th is National 4-H Week!
Pottawatomie County students have a great history and a bright future with the
4-H program!
Show your support for these students by wearing GREEN on Wednesday, Oct. 7th to celebrate their dedication, hard work, and leadership.
Check out our facebook page for posts during that week and post a photo using:
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Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association |
The Pottawatomie County Cattlemen's Board met on Sept 28th. The annual PCCA Christmas Banquet will not be held in 2020 due to the virus and efforts to keep our members safe. We hope to host a banquet in 2021 and will continue educational meetings when conditions allow.
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.
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Online Program Opportunities and Announcements |
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We will have our classroom open for viewing this webinar. Limit of 10 in our classroom, for proper distance. Masks are required. Please call ahead to save your seat, or walk up clients will be accepted on a first come-first served basis as space allows. 405-273-7683. |
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A new workshop series in central Oklahoma is being offered for those wishing to learn about farming basics. These will be in person tours of actual operations and educational information. Limited space and the fee covers all three tour days. Our friends in Oklahoma County are hosting and you can contact them for more information. 405-713-1125. Sign up soon! |
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Pecan Growers:
Watch previous recorded workshops:
October Pecan Update - Pecan Grower Zoom Meeting ONLINE
When: October 2, 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).......$368.33 Steady
DAP (18-46-0)......$448.33 up from $445
Pot Ash (0-0-60)..$331.66 down from $341.66
These prices are based on an average of three area bulk fertilizer dealers. (From 9 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. (9 28 2020)
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