Summer Crop Pests, Oklahoma Gold Program and Feeding Horses
Thursday, July 16, 2026
This Week on SUNUP
- Ashleigh Faris, OSU Extension cropping systems entomologist, says sorghum headworm has been detected in summer crop fields and producers need to be scouting.
- In the Mesonet Weather Report, state climatologist Gary McManus shows why much of the state is still in drought regardless of the recent rains.
- Derrell Peel, OSU Extension livestock marketing specialist, discusses whether the cattle markets have peaked. Dr. Peel also discusses the recent rains and the impact that will have on prices.
- Kris Hiney, OSU Extension equine specialist, has summer feeding tips for horse owners.
- In Cow-Calf Corner, Mark Johnson, OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist, discusses hair shedding and heat tolerance in cattle.
- Finally, Paul Beck, OSU Extension beef cattle specialist, explains the difference between the Oklahoma Gold and Super Gold Programs and has tips for how to determine which program is right for your operation.
Additional highlights.SUNUP previews OSU Extension’s Chickasha Summer Crop Demo Day.
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