Extension

This week on SUNUP:

• Amanda De Oliveira Silva, OSU Extension small grains specialist, discusses how drought has impacted the wheat crop. Dr. Silva also previews the upcoming OSU Agriculture Field Days and Plot Tours.
• Dr. Yanqi Wu, OSU Regents professor of plant breeding and genetics, explains the drought tolerance and disease resistance qualities that are part of the new bermudagrass variety release, Endarra 81. Interviews also include Mingying Xiang, OSU Extension Turfgrass specialist, and Charles Fontanier, OSU Turfgrass researcher.
• In the Mesonet Weather Report, state climatologist Gary McManus says warmer temperatures are on the way, as well as more rain.
• Todd Hubbs, OSU Extension crop marketing specialist, discusses the news from the USDA’s recent Prospective Plantings report.
• In Cow-Calf Corner, Mark Johnson, OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist, explains the importance of breeding soundness exams for bulls before breeding season.
• Finally, Amy Hagerman, OSU Extension agricultural policy specialist, shares the application deadline for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program.

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