Extension

This Week on SUNUP

• Paul Beck, OSU Extension beef cattle specialist, explains the conditions that increase the risk for cattle for nitrate toxicity and prussic acid poisoning.
• In the Mesonet report, state climatologist Gary McManus says there’s been no improvement in the latest drought monitor and the risk for flash drought is increasing. He also analyzes the departure from normal rainfall, the days above 100 degrees and the Cattle Comfort Index forecast.
• Derrell Peel, OSU Extension livestock marketing specialist, has a cattle cycle update after the release of two new USDA reports. Dr. Peel says the U.S. herd is still getting smaller, but is trying to stabilize. He also talks about the market’s reaction to news of a phased reopening of the Mexican border for livestock imports.
• Mark Turner, OSU Extension wildlife specialist, tells viewers how to identify and avoid the seven venomous snakes that call Oklahoma home.
• Kris Hiney, OSU Extension equine specialist, has tips for horse owners on evaluating space and pasture needs for ideal animal well-being and to align with your forage capacity and feeding routines.
• In Cow-Calf Corner, Mark Johnson, OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist, tells a story that illustrates how smaller cows can ultimately produce high-performing calves.
• After a successful 25-year run, the Oklahoma Quality Beef Network is sunsetting. Paul Beck, OSU Extension beef cattle specialist, talks about the impact of the preconditioning program’s widely adopted management practices and value-added marketing opportunities.

Additional highlight:
Regional Winter Canola Meeting, August 4 in Enid

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