Prussic Acid, Blue-Green Algae and Rabies
Friday, September 18, 2026
This Week on SUNUP:
- Paul Beck, OSU Extension beef cattle nutrition specialist, says prussic acid is a concern after recent rains.
- In the Mesonet Weather Report, Aaron Long, OSU Extension Mesonet agricultural coordinator, discusses the drought and shows why recent rains didn’t help much.
- Todd Hubbs, OSU Extension crop marketing specialist, analyzes movements in crop markets and examines Oklahoma grain prices.
- In Vet Scripts, Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, OSU Extension beef cattle specialist, says it’s essential to vaccinate high-value animals for rabies.
- In Cow-Calf Corner, Mark Johnson, OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist, talks with John Weir, OSU Extension fire ecologist, about the advanced planning required for a successful prescribed fire and the positive impact it can have on your land.
- Dave Lalman, OSU Extension beef cattle specialist, reports from Theta Pond to discuss blue-green algal blooms in farm ponds.
- Finally, SUNUP learns about three Ferguson College of Agriculture students who are serving as the faces of OSU this fall.
Additional highlights:
Oklahoma Agriculture Starts at SUNUP!
Weekly Statewide OETA (PBS) Broadcast: Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and Sunday at 6 a.m.
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