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Fall Armyworms, Estimating Winter Hay Needs & Ag at the State Fair

Sep 14, 2025

This week's SUNUP episode focuses on managing fall armyworms in wheat, the rise in pecan scab and sending samples to OSU's diagnostic lab, an invite to Cotton Field Day in Altus on Sept. 25, Oklahoma wheat planting and emergence weather outlook, analysis of the September WASDE report, estimating winter hay needs for cattle, and a wheat grinding demonstration and crop discussion from Agtropolis at the Oklahoma State Fair.

Cattle Management

Sep 7, 2025

This week's SUNUP episode focuses on cost-effective cattle management, including supplementation for growing calves, expected beef yield, restoring pastures to bermudagrass, and when to market calves amid high prices; it also covers foot rot signs in Vet Scripts, previews OSU Agriculture's Peanut and Cotton Field Days (Sept. 18, Ft. Cobb; Sept. 25, Altus), and profiles an Oklahoma County producer carrying on a family farm legacy.

Watermelons, Taxes & Big Beautiful Bill & Pinkeye in Cattle

Aug 31, 2025

This week's SUNUP episode focuses on practical updates for producers, including JC Hobbs on tax implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a preview of the Sept. 18 Peanut & Cotton Field Day in Ft. Cobb, Mesonet insights from Emma White and Gary McManus on rainfall-boosted soil moisture and lingering cool weather, Derrell Peel on still-climbing beef prices, Vet Scripts with Barry Whitworth on spotting pinkeye, Cow-Calf Corner with Mark Johnson and King Ranch CEO Robert Hodgen on information asymmetry in the cattle industry, and Tyler Mason's tips for Oklahoma watermelon production and ripeness.

Rabies Prevention, OSU Variety Trials Online & Beginning Farmers/Ranchers

Aug 17, 2025

This week's SUNUP episode focuses on rabies awareness and vaccination for pets and select livestock; previews the 2025 Panhandle Crops Field Day and the next Rancher's Thursday Lunchtime series; explains Mesonet percent available water maps and notes emerging drought in north central Oklahoma; shares where to find 2025 OSU wheat variety trial results; weighs retaining calves amid high prices; offers tips on using native weeds for wildlife forage and valuing hay bales; spotlights a beginning farmer continuing a family legacy in Oklahoma County; and honors the life of trailblazing rancher Minnie Lou Bradley.

Cotton, Rabies in Wildlife & Marketing Calves

Aug 17, 2025

This week's SUNUP episode focuses on Oklahoma agriculture, with new OSU Extension cotton specialist Jenny Dudak reporting on crop conditions and variety trials; a Mesonet explainer on the "corn sweet" phenomenon; economist John Michael Riley on WASDE-related corn market changes; details on the Rancher's Thursday Lunchtime Series; Mark Turner on rabies in wildlife and how to protect yourself; Mark Johnson on current replacement heifer values; and Paul Beck on timing calf marketing to capitalize on high cattle prices.

Creep Feeding, Forage Headworms & a 75th Celebration

Aug 10, 2025

This week's SUNUP episode focuses on creep feeding, fall armyworms, late-July heat and an outlook for a warmer, drier August, how Iowa corn conditions are influencing Oklahoma prices, a preview of the Rancher's Thursday Lunchtime Series, expected beef yield from a 1,200-pound steer and the 75th anniversary of Oklahoma Foundation Seed Stocks.

Kay County Corn, Summer Crop Update & Calf Carcass Weights

Aug 3, 2025

This week's SUNUP episode focuses on crop and livestock conditions in Kay County, including how local corn is withstanding extreme heat, rising insect pressure in summer crops, delayed wheat harvests, weather and drought outlooks, beef market trends, and an upcoming agriculture conference.

Southern Rust in Corn, Sorghum Management & 4-H Roundup

Jul 27, 2025

This week's SUNUP episode focuses on key updates for Oklahoma's agricultural producers, including the latest federal policy changes, wheat harvest challenges, market trends, weather tools, grazing management, herd management decisions, border biosecurity, and the impact of flooding on local trees.

Wheat Variety Trials, Reconciliation Bill & New World Screwworm

Jul 20, 2025

This week's SUNUP episode focuses on key updates for Oklahoma's agricultural producers, including the latest federal policy changes, wheat harvest challenges, market trends, weather tools, grazing management, herd management decisions, border biosecurity, and the impact of flooding on local trees.

Corn Leafhopper Returns, Wildlife Supplemental Feeding & Pasture Restoration

Jul 13, 2025

This week's SUNUP episode focuses on the return of corn leafhoppers and wildlife supplemental feeding.

Soil Horizons, Dehydration & West Nile

Jul 6, 2025

This week's SUNUP episode focuses on summer management tips.

Bittersweet Wheat Harvest, Toxic Forage Potential & Ticks

Jun 29, 2025

This week on SUNUP, find stories on the risks of prussic acid and nitrate toxicity in Oklahoma's summer forages, an emotional farewell to wheat farming at Schieber Farms, and a summary of the latest wheat harvest report. Plus, get updates on soil moisture and weather outlooks with Gary McManus, an analysis of livestock market trends with Derrell Peel, profitable herd management advice from Mark Johnson, and essential tick prevention tips for both people and cattle from Jonathan Cammack.

Harvest Delays, Dove Hunting Prep & Growing Garlic

Jun 22, 2025

This week on SUNUP, find stories on wheat harvesting, the impacts of widespread rains in Oklahoma and how to manage a field for ideal dove hunting.

Wheat Harvest Update, Septic Systems and CoAXium Wheat

Jun 8, 2025

This week on SUNUP, find stories on the soggy start to wheat harvest, issues with septic systems and saturated soils, a rainy June forecast, wheat and summer crop market updates, the Oklahoma Wheat Commission's harvest report, bermudagrass forage management and accelerated CoAXium wheat variety breeding.

Encore Broadcast of Our Trip to Scotland!

May 29, 2025

This week on SUNUP, find stories on the Encore Broadcast of Our Trip to Scotland!

Soil Horizons, Wheat Streak Mosaic & Flooding Damage

May 18, 2025

This week on SUNUP, find stories on a soil horizons demonstration with Daniel Adamson, USDA disaster relief and flooding updates with Amy Hagerman, drought improvements in the Mesonet Weather Report, livestock trade policy insights with Derrell Peel, positive cattle industry news from Mark Johnson, farm and ranch safety tips with Barry Whitworth, and Brett Carver's demonstration of wheat streak mosaic virus and its management challenges.

Wheat Plot Tour, Fire Recovery & Summer Crops

May 11, 2025

This week on SUNUP, find stories on a new wheat variety research partnership in Ottawa County, timely summer crop management advice, Oklahoma's shifting soil moisture and weather outlook, the impact of global trade on soybean markets, tips for livestock vaccination and land management, the science behind wildfire patterns, essential farm safety practices, and a quick wire gate latching tip for producers.

Chickasha Wheat & Forages Field Day!

May 4, 2025

This week on SUNUP, find stories on OSU's latest wheat and forage research, disease updates after spring rains, cattle market trends and practical advice for ranchers—from fawn encounters to the newest wheat genetics and ways for producers to connect with Extension experts.

Drones & Herbicide Applications, New Wheat Variety & Rain

Apr 27, 2025

This week on SUNUP, find stories on drone herbicide applications, OSU's new Orange Blossom CL+ wheat variety, recent drought-relieving storms, trends in grain markets, strategies for calving ease, highlights from Oklahoma Agriculture Day at the Capitol, and a tribute to Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee John Pfeiffer.

Future of Wheat Fiber, Grazing Cheatgrass & OALP in Kenya

Apr 20, 2025

This week on SUNUP, find stories on the Future of Wheat Fiber, Grazing Cheatgrass and the Oklahoma Agriculture Leadership Program in Kenya.

Fiber in Wheat, Weeds in Pastures & Uncertain Markets

Apr 13, 2025

This week on SUNUP, find stories covering boosting wheat fiber, managing cattle after rain, soybean tariffs, upcoming pesticide disposal, Oklahoma Ag Leadership applications and spring horn fly control.

Wheat Update, Wildfire & Wildlife & Grain Bin Safety

Apr 3, 2025

This week on SUNUP find stories covering a wheat update, wildfire & wildlife & grain bin safety.

Pasture Recovery, Wildfire Prevention & Return of the Weeds

Mar 27, 2025

This week on SUNUP find stories covering pasture recovery, wildfire prevention & return of the weeds.

Wildfires, New Tick Study & Congrats Oklahoma Gardening on 50 Years of Broadcasting!

Mar 20, 2025

This week on SUNUP find stories covering wildfires, a new tick study & Oklahoma Gardening celebrating 50 years of broadcasting!

Pasture Prep for Horses, Nitrogen Management & A Special Livestock Show

Mar 17, 2025

This week on SUNUP find expert tips on horse pasture prep, nitrogen management for crops and a heartwarming livestock show story.

Turkey Season, Body Condition Scores & Prescribed Fire

Mar 8, 2025

This week on SUNUP find stories covering turkey season, body condition scores and prescribed fire.

Wheat Update, Avian Influenza & Eggs & Seasonal Depression

Mar 1, 2025

This week on SUNUP find stories covering wheat, avian influenza & eggs and seasonal depression.

Preventing Bloat, Strong Beef Demand & Warmer Temps

Feb 20, 2025

This week on SUNUP find stories covering bloating prevention, strong beef demand & warmer temperatures.

Scotland Agriculture, International Studies & Livestock Genetics

Feb 16, 2025

This week on SUNUP find stories covering agriculture in the UK, study abroad programs and advancements in animal science genetics.

Egg Prices, Livestock Magnesium Needs & Bull Buying

Feb 6, 2025

This week on SUNUP find stories covering Egg Prices, Livestock Magnesium Needs & Bull Buying.

Soil Texture, Grain Prices Increase & Horse Deworming

Feb 1, 2025

This week on SUNUP find stories covering Soil Texture, Grain Prices Increase & Horse Deworming

Mineral Supplements, 2025 Food Trends & DASNR Honors

Jan 23, 2025

This week on SUNUP: Mineral Supplements, 2025 Food Trends & DASNR Honors

Wheat Management in Winter, Beginning Farmers & Ranchers and Furry 4-H Competition

Jan 16, 2025

This week on SUNUP find stories covering Wheat Management in Winter, Beginning Farmers & Ranchers and Furry 4-H Competition.

Avian Influenza Update, Livestock Markets & Cattle Management in 2025

Jan 9, 2025

This week on SUNUP find stories covering the Avian Influenza Update, Livestock Markets & Cattle Management in 2025.

Winter Management Tips

Jan 4, 2025

This week on SUNUP find stories covering winter management tips.

Happy Holidays!

Dec 19, 2024

This week on SUNUP, we're looking back at our favorite segments from 2024, plus a few of our favorite bloopers!

Pecan Update, Second Case of High Path Avian Influenza & Deworming Resistance

Dec 13, 2024

This week on SUNUP find stories covering Pecan Update, Second Case of High Path Avian Influenza and Deworming Resistance

Avian Influenza in Chickens, Livestock Markets & Healthy Living

Dec 5, 2024

This week on SUNUP find stories covering Avian Influenza in chickens, livestock markets and healthy living styles.

Weeds, Nutrient Management and Women & Hunting

Nov 21, 2024

This week on SUNUP find stories covering Weeds, Nutrient Management and Women & Hunting

Emergency Drought Assistance, Winter Supplementation & Listeria

Nov 14, 2024

This week on SUNUP find stories covering emergency drought assistance, winter supplementation & listeria.