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Early to Mid-May 2026 Gardening Tips

May 1, 2026

Learn more about the gardening tips for early to mid may 2026 for trees and shrubs, flowerbeds, vegetables, lawn and turf and fruit and nuts.

May 2026

May 1, 2026

Read about Lesson learned from EHM outbreak in 2025, Tack Box Talk podcasts: Pasture prep, Infographics: Grazing metabolic horses, Use of enrichment in group housed horses, Herbicide usage, Up coming events.

Ag Insights April 2026

Apr 30, 2026

The April 2026 Ag Insights newsletter includes dicamba herbicide training updates, unwanted pesticide disposal events and paraquat certification resources, garlic as a possible fly control for cattle, economic and weather challenges facing Oklahoma farms, and prevention and treatment of external parasites in backyard poultry.

Landscape Trees Depend On Proper Irrigation

Apr 26, 2026

Proper irrigation is essential for maintaining healthy landscape trees, especially when they are newly planted. Using methods like drip systems, soaker hoses, or slow deep watering helps ensure water reaches the root zone efficiently while reducing waste and supporting long-term tree health.

Ag Insights March 2026

Apr 23, 2026

The March 2026 Ag Insights newsletter includes spring wheat jointing and first hollow stem management, cold weather corn supplementation for beef cows, EPD selection tools for bull-buying season, calf-crop price protection with LRP insurance, and bull fertility evaluation following winter storms and wildfires.

Spring Highlights

Apr 22, 2026

This week on SUNUP: Topics include spring cattle management, dystocia and herd selection strategies, the spread of the Asian longhorned tick in Oklahoma, preferred quail habitat, and a behind-the-scenes look at the Soil, Water and Forage Analytical Laboratory.

Houseplants Gear Up for Outdoor Summer Adventures

Apr 19, 2026

A quick guide to preparing houseplants for summer outdoors, including pruning, repotting, fertilizing, and gradually acclimating them to sunlight and weather conditions.

Garden Tips for Mid- to Late April

Apr 17, 2026

A comprehensive mid- to late-April gardening guide for Oklahoma covering essential tips on planting, lawn care, pest control, and maintaining trees, flowers, vegetables, and fruit crops for a healthy spring landscape.

Soil Erosion, Wildfire Recovery & Struggling Grain Markets

Apr 16, 2026

This week on SUNUP: OSU Extension specialists cover key agricultural topics across Oklahoma, including soil erosion prevention, recent rainfall updates, spring cattle management, fuel prices and wheat conditions, marbling selection in beef herds, and land recovery after wildfire. Plus, learn about upcoming events like the Wheat and Forages Field Day in Chickasha and the Small Flock Poultry Workshop in El Reno.

National Nutrition Month

Apr 13, 2026

National Nutrition Month promotes healthy eating, balanced meals and physical activity with fresh foods, fitness and heart health habits for better energy and overall wellness.