Wheat Fertility, Fall Weaning Prep & Pecans
Saturday, August 31, 2024
This week on SUNUP:
- Becky Carroll, OSU Extension fruit and nut specialist, discusses the progress of this year’s pecan crop. She also previews the upcoming 2024 Fall Pecan Field Day.
- Wes Lee, OSU Extension Mesonet agricultural coordinator, predicts cooler weather for this weekend. State climatologist Gary MacManus says drought in southwestern Oklahoma is getting worse.
- Brian Arnall, OSU Extension precision nutrient management specialist, has fertility advice for producers growing wheat for grain and pasture.
- Paul Beck, OSU Extension beef cattle specialist, says now is the time to start planning for fall calving and weaning of spring-born calves.
- John Michael Riley, OSU agricultural economist, discusses the pressure on the corn and wheat markets.
- Finally, Mark Johnson, OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist, discusses the Beef Quality Assurance program and its benefits.
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