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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 streambank erosion and runoff.

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.

Drought Programs, New Mesonet Coordinator and Manure Expo

Aug 6, 2026

This SUNUP episode features drought assistance, Mesonet updates, crop markets, early weaning, manure management and nutrient research in Oklahoma agriculture.

Happy Horses, Oklahoma Snakes and OQBN's Success

Aug 1, 2026

This SUNUP episode features expert guidance on livestock health, drought, cattle markets and pasture management. Discover practical advice on poisonous forages, venomous snake identification, horse grazing needs and the latest USDA cattle reports affecting Oklahoma producers.

Food Safety, Variety Trial Results are In and Extreme Heat Cattle Management

Jul 23, 2026

This week on SUNUP: Get the latest from SUNUP as OSU Extension experts cover food safety during the cyclosporiasis outbreak, new wheat variety testing results, Oklahoma weather and drought conditions, grain market trends, managing cattle in summer heat, proper gate safety for ranchers, Oklahoma 4-H stories and details on the upcoming Small Vegetable Production Systems Field Day.

Summer Crop Pests, Oklahoma Gold Program and Feeding Horses

Jul 16, 2026

This week on SUNUP: Watch SUNUP as OSU Extension experts discuss sorghum headworm scouting, drought conditions, cattle markets, horse feeding and summer crop updates.

Summer Livestock Pests, Summer Crops and Drought Relief

Jul 9, 2026

This week on SUNUP: Discover this week’s SUNUP as OSU experts discuss summer crop progress, drought recovery, soybean market trends, wildlife food plots, cattle technology advancements, and managing livestock pests like ticks and horn flies.

New World Screwworm, Base Acres Updated and Wheat Prices

Jun 27, 2026

This week's SUNUP features OSU Extension specialists discussing New World screwworm biology, Oklahoma weather conditions, wheat market trends, livestock management, agricultural policy updates and other timely topics affecting Oklahoma agriculture.

Soil Health, New World Screwworm and Chute Safety

Jun 22, 2026

This week on SUNUP, explore soil and water conservation, New World screwworm monitoring, Oklahoma weather forecasts, livestock market trends, beef cattle improvement, and safe cattle handling practices with OSU Extension experts. Learn how rain impacts herd rebuilding, discover new agricultural tools, and get the latest insights for Oklahoma producers.

New World Screwworm, Cattle Markets & Wheat Harvest

Jun 11, 2026

This week on SUNUP: Oklahoma livestock producers get an update on the New World screwworm threat, recent rains and soil conditions, cattle market impacts, foot rot prevention in beef herds, and a long-awaited start to wheat harvest in Noble County.

Chute Safety, Wheat Rover and Combatting Wheat Weeds

Jun 4, 2026

This week’s SUNUP features OSU Extension specialists discussing chute safety, wheat rover and combatting wheat.

Ranch Safety, Bermudagrass and New World Screwworm

Jun 3, 2026

This week’s SUNUP features OSU Extension specialists discussing cattle management, weed control, wildfire recovery and improving forage quality. The program also highlights efforts to prepare Oklahoma for a potential New World screwworm outbreak.

Lahoma Field Day 2026

May 23, 2026

This week on SUNUP: Lahoma Field Day 2026, highlights current wheat conditions and research efforts to combat wheat streak mosaic virus. Additional segments of mineral programs for cattle, using legumes as forage in cow-calf operations and an OSU study examining manure as a nutrient source for wheat fields.

Soil Health, Forage Testing and Old World Bluestem

May 16, 2026

This week on SUNUP: Topics include the increasing drought conditions this year, the latest WASDE report, how to manage Old World bluestem and the results of a recent forage test.

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.

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.

Ticks, Lesser Prairie-Chicken & Livestock Markets

Apr 9, 2026

This week on SUNUP, Oklahoma State University Extension specialists discuss the spread of the Asian longhorned tick in Oklahoma, recent rainfall totals across the state, and preview an upcoming small flock poultry workshop, along with insights on declining cattle slaughter, beef quality considerations, and the status of the lesser prairie-chicken following its removal from the endangered species list.

New Purple OSU Wheat, Forage Testing & Hardware Disease

Apr 5, 2026

This week on SUNUP, Oklahoma State University Extension specialists discuss avian influenza prevention, worsening drought with possible rain, cattle market recovery, wildlife-friendly winter land management, bull leasing versus buying costs, and wildfire protection tips, along with the program’s annual viewer survey.

March 28 2026

Mar 28, 2026

Spring Cattle Management, Livestock Markets and Greenbugs

Mar 26, 2026

This week on SUNUP, find stories about spring cattle management, livestock markets and greenbugs.

Weeds, Salt Blocks and Selling Eggs

Mar 19, 2026

This week on SUNUP, find stories covering weeds, salt blocks and selling eggs.

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Mar 7, 2026

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Wheat Conditions, Prescribed Burns & Pond Management

Mar 7, 2026

This week on SUNUP find stories about wheat conditions, prescribed burns & pond management.

2026

Mar 7, 2026

Animal Care & Carcass Disposal after Wildfire, Wheat Update & Grain Markets

Feb 19, 2026

Learn more about active wildfires, feeding needs during wildfires, disposing needs, the importance of mental health during wildfires, how drought is affecting wheat and canola crops, the ongoing drought conditions and freeze branding on cattle.

Canola Update, Wheat Fertilization & Preventing Cattle Theft

Feb 8, 2026

This week on SUNUP, OSU Extension specialists cover key agricultural topics across Oklahoma. Discussions include canola and camelina crop potential, drought conditions after recent snowfall, and the continued decline of the U.S. cattle herd. Experts also explain falling wheat prices, share the history of chocolate ahead of Valentine’s Day, offer tips to prevent cattle theft, and highlight the importance of timely wheat fertilization.

Cattle Management in Cold Weather, Livestock Markets & Horses

Jan 31, 2026

This week on SUNUP, OSU Extension experts cover winter livestock care, market impacts and recent Mesonet snow totals.

Grass Tetany, Grain Markets & Mineral Feeding

Jan 24, 2026

This week’s SUNUP episode focuses on grass tetany, grain markets and mineral feeding.

Avian Influenza, Wildfire Season & Drought

Jan 16, 2026

This week's SUNUP episode focuses on Avian Influenza, drought, the cattle market, winter management tips and the cost of buying versus leasing bulls.

The Cost of a Cow-Calf Operation Today

Jan 3, 2026

This week’s SUNUP focuses on the real cost of raising a cow, featuring Dave Lalman’s in-depth series on feed expenses, herd performance differences, cost calculations and long-term efficiency strategies to help cattle producers improve profitability.

Best of 2025 & Year End Wrap-Up

Dec 27, 2025

This week’s SUNUP episode focuses on year-end bloopers, outtakes and a look ahead into next year.

Ag Policy News, New World Screwworm Treatment & OSU Ag Honors

Dec 18, 2025

This week’s SUNUP episode focuses on ag policy news, new world screwworm treatment and OSU Ag Honors information.

Weeds in Wheat, New Grain Marketing Specialist & OSU Ag Honors

Dec 11, 2025

This week’s SUNUP episode focuses on OSU weed science research, weather and drought outlooks, grain marketing updates, beef cattle profitability and highlights a 2025 Ferguson College of Agriculture Distinguished Alumnus.

Wheat & Canola Update, How Much a Cow Costs & Deer Movement

Dec 4, 2025

This week's SUNUP episode focuses on wheat and canola updates, the cost to raise a cow, Mesonet weather report, price disruption in the markets, deer movement, cattle genotype, selection and mating and the upcoming Statewide Pesticide Zoom.

Replacement Heifers, Mesonet Site Up Close & OSU Ag Honors

Nov 24, 2025

This week's SUNUP episode focuses on evaluating beef-cattle economics with Dr. Mark Johnson, exploring Mesonet weather instruments with Emma White, revisiting a Pittsburg County 4-H alum's growing holiday project and celebrating Tom and Rhonda Coon as the 2025 OSU Agriculture Champions, with added coverage of the 2025 Winter Crops School.

Government Programs Resume, Food Safety & Blanketing Horses

Nov 21, 2025

This week's SUNUP episode focuses on programming resources available to Oklahoma producers, when to blanket horses, the dry fall season, food safety tips for the holidays, replacement heifers and additional highlights.

U.S. Government Reopens, Cotton Harvest & Replacement Heifers

Nov 13, 2025

This week's SUNUP episode focuses on the impacts of the government reopening and extended Farm Bill programs, previews the Rancher's Thursday Lunchtime Series, highlights a long-awaited cotton harvest in Jackson County, reviews recent weather and drought expansion, covers key market updates, begins a new series on replacement heifers, and spotlights 2025 Distinguished Alumnus Robert Hodgen.

Summer Crop Performance, Government Shutdown & Livestock Markets

Nov 8, 2025

This week's SUNUP episode focuses on strong summer crop performance, the impacts of the government shutdown on agriculture, weather updates on soil moisture and drought, steady cattle markets, selecting quality replacement heifers, and upcoming OQBN sale dates.

Avian Influenza, Cattle Feeding Strategy & Farm Stress Resources

Nov 1, 2025

This week's SUNUP episode focuses on protecting poultry from avian influenza, managing cow supplementation costs, and Oklahoma's windy weather. Plus, updates on drought relief, farm stress resources, the U.S.–China soybean trade deal, and a spotlight on Distinguished Alumnus Bill Clymer.