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Drones & Herbicide Applications, New Wheat Variety & Rain

Sunday, April 27, 2025

This week on SUNUP: 

  • Liberty Galvin, OSU Extension weeds specialist, discusses her findings from a recent demonstration to determine whether drones designed for herbicide and pesticide applications are doing the job they’re supposed to do.
  • Amanda De Oliveira Silva, OSU Extension small grains specialist, has information regarding the OSU Wheat Improvement Team’s newest release, Orange Blossom CL+. Dr. Silva also discusses the unique characteristics of this variety, like stripe rust resistance.
  • In the Mesonet weather report, state climatologist Gary McManus looks at how impactful the recent storms were in terms of drought relief.
  • John Michael Riley, OSU agricultural economist, explains why most grain commodities are in a downturn.
  • Mark Johnson, OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist, discusses achieving calving ease without risking performance.
  • SUNUP attends the 2025 Oklahoma Agriculture Day at the Capitol.

 

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Weekly Statewide Broadcast: Saturday at 7:30 a.m. & Sunday at 6 a.m. on OETA (PBS)
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