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Summer Heat and Drought Take a Toll on the Landscape

Aug 30, 2026

Learn how to help Oklahoma landscapes survive late-summer heat and drought with tips for prioritizing plants, watering deeply and efficiently, maintaining lawns, applying mulch and selecting drought-tolerant plants.

Native Ornamental Grasses Add Interest to the Landscape

Aug 23, 2026

Learn about ornamental grasses that add year-round interest with unique textures, colors and movement while providing food and habitat for wildlife. Discover two Oklahoma standouts: blue grama and pink muhly grass.

Theileria Cases, LRP Program and Drought Assistance

Aug 22, 2026

This week on SUNUP, experts discuss Theileria in cattle, drought assistance and grain markets, Livestock Risk Protection, summer horse feeding and soil water infiltration. The episode also highlights an OSU student design project addressing

Proper Storage and Disposal of Pesticides

Aug 16, 2026

Learn more about how to properly store and dispose of pesticides to protect others, pets and the environment.

Shipping Day at the Osage Nation Ranch

Aug 15, 2026

This SUNUP episode features yearling shipping day at the Osage Nation Ranch, extreme heat and flash drought conditions, cattle market challenges and new consumer trends in beef purchasing and consumption.

What is Certified Naturally Grown?

Aug 13, 2026

Learn about Certified Naturally Grown (CNG), an alternative to USDA Organic certification, and explore sustainable production practices at an upcoming Oklahoma field day.

A Cautionary Note on Homemade Pesticides

Aug 13, 2026

Learn why homemade pesticides made with dish soap, vinegar, salt, and other household ingredients may pose risks to plants, people, and the environment, and explore safer pest control options.

Managing the Heat and Drought in the Landscape

Aug 13, 2026

Learn how to protect Oklahoma landscapes during summer heat and drought with practical tips for watering, mulching, mowing, prioritizing plants, and conserving water.

Sunscald: When Summer Heat Leaves Its Mark

Aug 13, 2026

Learn how to identify and prevent sunscald on garden fruits and vegetables during hot Oklahoma summers using healthy plant care, irrigation, and shade cloth.

Ag Insights - August 2026

Aug 10, 2026

The August 2026 Ag Insights newsletter includes stockpiling bermudagrass can extend grazing, reduce feed costs and improve forage use, plus strategies for managing foot rot and blue-green algae in cattle.