Soil Horizons, Wheat Streak Mosaic & Flooding Damage
Sunday, May 18, 2025
This week on SUNUP:
- Daniel Adamson, OSU Extension soil and water conservation specialist, has an in-depth demonstration on soil horizons.
- Amy Hagerman, OSU Extension agricultural policy specialist, discusses the recent flooding and says USDA Farm Service Agency offices are open, though they may be understaffed if producers need disaster relief.
- In the Mesonet Weather Report, state climatologist Gary McManus says drought has been alleviated in most of the state, except the far west counties.
- Derrell Peel, OSU Extension livestock marketing specialist, says trade policy likely will not affect consumers in the short term.
- Mark Johnson, OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist, discusses the good news for the cattle industry.
- Barry Whitworth, OSU Extension veterinarian, has farm and ranch safety tips to protect you and your family while working.
- Finally, Brett Carver, OSU wheat genetics chair, demonstrates what wheat streak mosaic virus does to the plant and discusses the unique challenges in controlling it.
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