Pecan Update, Fall Weaning & Wheat Pasture Prospects
Sunday, September 14, 2025
This week on SUNUP:
- Amanda Silva, OSU Extension small grains specialist, says producers who have already planted wheat for graze-out should start scouting for fall armyworms.
- SUNUP invites viewers to two upcoming OSU Agriculture events: the Peanut and Cotton Field Day in Ft. Cobb on Sept. 18, and the Cotton Field Day in Altus on Sept. 25.
- In the Mesonet Weather Report, Emma White, OSU Extension agricultural meteorologist, discusses the total rainfall in August. State climatologist Gary McManus says drought in the southwest is expanding.
- Paul Beck, OSU Extension beef cattle specialist, has tips to make your fall weaning program successful this year.
- Derrell Peel, OSU Extension livestock marketing specialist, joins SUNUP all the way from Canada! Dr. Peel gives insights to the relationship between Canada and the U.S. in regards to beef imports and exports.
- In Cow-Calf Corner, Mark Johnson, OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist, discusses the 7% rule when it comes to body condition scores.
- Finally, Becky Carroll, OSU Extension fruit and nut specialist, has an update on the pecan crop and says pecan scab has been an issue.
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