Soil Health, Forage Testing and Old World Bluestem
Saturday, May 16, 2026
This week on SUNUP:
- Daniel Adamson, OSU Extension soil and water conservation specialist, demonstrates how soil erosion impacts the overall health of the land.
- In the Mesonet weather report, state climatologist Gary McManus discusses the increasing drought and compares it to conditions this time last year.
- In Market Monitor, Todd Hubbs, OSU Extension crop marketing specialist, analyzes the latest WASDE report.
- Paul Beck, OSU Extension beef cattle specialist, explains how to manage Old World bluestem to make it a high-quality forage.
- In Cow-Calf Corner, Mark Johnson, OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist, speaks with Mason Henson, OSU animal and food sciences assistant professor, for an overview of the different options for warm-season grasses.
- Finally, Dave Lalman, OSU Extension beef cattle specialist, shows the results of a recent forage test and how to apply them to your production.
Additional Highlights
- Sen. Ron Justice is inducted into the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame.
- OSU secures $40M investment for the Agronomy Discovery Center.
- OSU Extension celebrates its 112th anniversary with open house events around the state.
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