Extension

This week on SUNUP: 

• Eric DeVuyst, OSU Extension agricultural economist, explains the results of a new study analyzing the economic impact of Oklahoma State University’s Wheat Improvement Team. 
• Paul Beck, OSU Extension beef cattle specialist, discusses the long-term impacts and profitability potential when producers consider different ways to manage stocker calves, including supplement plans. 
• In the Mesonet weather report, Emma White, OSU Extension agricultural meteorologist, helps producers gear up for winter by explaining how the Cattle Comfort Index works. State climatologist Gary McManus talks about the lack of rainfall and shows viewers the latest drought monitor, noting that it appears things could be improving soon with rain on the way.  
• Derrell Peel, OSU Extension livestock marketing specialist, looks at the potential market impact of Argentinian imports on U.S. cattle markets. He also explains how the government shutdown is affecting access to livestock data. 
• In Cow-Calf Corner, Mark Johnson, OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist, addresses follow-up questions about the relationship of high growth, high mature weight cows to calf weaning weights and the profit potential of commercial cow-calf operations.
• In Naturally Speaking, Mark Turner, OSU Extension wildlife specialist, has a great lesson about deer antlers, just in time for hunting season.
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