Pottawatomie County
Agriculture & Horticulture
News & Updates
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Women-only Cattle Camp Empowers Female Ranchers |
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Oklahoma State University Extension hosted its first-ever OSU Cattlewomen’s Boot Camp in June. The three-day event, reserved exclusively for women, provided hands-on demonstrations for managing a cattle operation.
Clink the link below for more information.
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In counties of Oklahoma that recently suffered from extreme drought conditions, ranchers are reporting cattle deaths suspected from prussic acid toxicity. Ranchers turning cattle onto pastures with new forage growth this season should watch out for prussic acid toxicity, a condition fatal to livestock and commonly linked to consumption of Johnsongrass.
Link to learn more.
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A touchy subject...its that itchy time of year for the unsuspecting person exploring the great outdoors.
Learn how to identify, stay away from, and control poison ivy and poison oak. Poison sumac is asked about often, but actually is only found in far southeast Oklahoma. Poison sumac has greenish-white fruit, where our native nonpoisonous sumac has red berries.
Here is a great resource from Alabama A&M and Auburn Extension:
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Demonstration Garden Update |
Clearing bermudagrass from a garden area can be a big challenge! We currently have a demonstration on site at the office garden to develop a lawn space for other uses. Stop by to visit and see what we are doing. Here is the project information (soon to be online), including the Oklahoma Gardening Bermuda Eradication study at Perkins.
This will be in place for several weeks this summer.
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What is coming up in Pottawatomie County? |
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Our office will be closed on Monday, July 4th for Independence Day. |
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Belfair Garden Adventure Plant Therapy Workshop
Belfair Memory Care Center
July 1st, time TBD
Residents Only
Garden sensory workshop for Seniors - A sample of flowers from the butterfly garden for show and tell.
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Growing Local - Native Plants Workshop |
Learn about how to design with native plants in your home landscape with Courtney Myers/Cleveland County OSU Horticulture and Carla Smith/ Pottawatomie County OSU Horticulture.
Register online with Pioneer Library System. Use the QR code or the link to connect. Registration is required.
This is a hands on workshop ~ So bring a photo and dimensions of your sunny garden space and basic soil information, if a wet or dry site and sandy or clay soil.
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Multi-County Master Gardeners |
Executive Meeting July 13th
OSU Extension Office Classroom
9:30 am
Association Meeting
July 20, 2022
9:00 am to noon
OSU Extension Office Classroom
Shawnee, OK
Snacks and coffee at 9:00 am, business meeting at 9:30am. Education Segment to follow.
All past, present, and future members are welcome!
STATE Master Gardener Conference
Postponed to October 6-7, 2022
Claremore, OK
Pre-conference Social at Will Rogers Memorial Museum
Rogers State University Dr. Carolyn Taylor Conference Center
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Master Gardener Weed and Water Teams:
The summer heat is here! It takes teamwork to keep up right now. Please write down in the notebook and on the calendar in the Garden Shed where and when you water. Focus on the butterfly garden. Established plants will have much deeper roots, but we have several plants newly planted. Ask if you have questions and if you need help. Communication is really important!
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Look for more Pottawatomie County Cattlemen's Association educational events beginning this August with cool-season forage options.
Have a great summer!
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MASTER CATTLEMEN COURSE
Combined counties of Pottawatomie, Hughes, Pontotoc and Seminole.
Classes Start October 6, 2022 6 pm - 9 pm and will meet every other Thursday thru May 25, 2023.
Where: Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech Seminole, OK Campus
Cost: $175
For more information and to sign up please contact the Pottawatomie County Extension Office at (405) 273-7683.
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Announcements - Across the State |
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Horticulture Summer Field Day - Perkins Research Center
July 25th, 9 am to 11 am
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Online Shackelford Horticulture Webinar Series for 2022
These are intended for all audiences! Master Gardeners are encouraged to use these lectures for educational hours. Home gardeners and industry personnel will find something new to learn.
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Coming in August!
Award winning author, Doug Tallamy presents "Nature's Best Hope"
Three dates and locations in Oklahoma - details below. Rescheduled from February.
Native plant talk for the home landscape - how individuals can make an impact on conservation.
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Average Fertilizer Prices |
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Current Price/Last Reported
Urea (46-0-0).......$713 down from $825.00
DAP (18-46-0)......$1003 down from $1058.00
Pot Ash (0-0-60)..$905 up from $903.00
These prices are based on an average of three area bulk fertilizer dealers. (updated June 30, 2022)
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. (6 30 2022)
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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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