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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


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