Humans have a few options for deodorizing hair, clothes or body if they -- or their pets -- are sprayed by a skunk. K-State wildlife expert offers tips for eliminating the pungent smell MANHATTAN, Kan. – There are two sure-fire ways to avoid the pungent smell of a skunk: don’t get into areas where skunks may live, but if you do, for goodness sakes don’t get sprayed. When those two factors collide, humans…
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced the acceptance of more than 1.2 million acres in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands during the recent signup period that began March 16 and ended May 15. The number of acres offered during this signup period was 1.9 million acres, over 3 times the number offered during the last signup period in 2016. Through CRP Grasslands, farmers and ranchers…
By Donald Stotts STILLWATER, Okla. – Size matters when it comes to many postemergence herbicides and effective weed control in double-cropping systems, Oklahoma State University experts said. “Once weeds become too large or crops reach particular growth stages, many weed control options are no longer viable as they may injure the crop or will not completely control target weeds,” said Misha Manuchehri, OSU Extension small grains and canola weed specialist. For example, when using a…
Hedging can help cattle producers protect against adverse price changes in markets by locking in futures prices. (File photo) K-State ag economist charts risk, benefit of hedging sale of live cattle Ten-year study analyzes outcomes of hedging via futures markets MANHATTAN, Kan. – A Kansas State University agricultural economist has completed an exhaustive study on hedging cattle prices, which he says could help producers manage their economic risks – perhaps especially so in…
New USDA-NIFA award provides funding to 2023 MANHATTAN, Kan. – On a recent summer morning, a team of students and scientists worked quietly, row by row in a research field, thinning soybean seedling plants by hand and saving the strongest to establish a uniform plant population for varieties to be grown in a new research project. The team, led by Kansas State University agronomy professor and soybean breeder Bill Schapaugh, is just starting…
By Donald Stotts STILLWATER, Okla. – The coronavirus pandemic has caused economic disruptions at every level of American life, and the cancellation of the Oklahoma State Fair will be having a major effect on the collective wallet of Oklahoma City and the entire state. According to the published 2019 Oklahoma City CVB Report, the Oklahoma State Fair generated more than $103.9 million in direct spending. “The Oklahoma State Fair obviously has a greater…
WASHINGTON (July 8, 2020) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association's (NCBA) today released the following statement in response to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) securing contracts worth $27.1 million to provide foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines for the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank (NAVVCB) that was created in the 2018 Farm Bill at the request of NCBA: "We are pleased to see USDA is moving forward with creating a supply of FMD vaccines in the…
Registration for the 50th Annual AGA National Convention opens Monday, July 20, 2020, on Gelbvieh.org. This year's convention will be held December 2-4 at the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The AGA hopes to see you at the AGA's golden anniversary celebration! Additional details will be released in the near future, including specifics on special events and more information on the American Gelbvieh Foundation's history book that will be unveiled at…
By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – On a hot summer day, spending the afternoon bathed in the shade of a tree is a great escape from the heat. While homeowners do their best to make the landscape an inviting space, some of the needed equipment to do so could put those trees in jeopardy. David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension consumer horticulturist, said trees are an important aspect of any landscape. “Trees add a lot…
Environmental considerations important, but so are social, economic matters MANHATTAN, Kan. — In agriculture, the word sustainability is often associated with environmental topics, but a senior official with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said it also has economic and social ties. “The three pillars of sustainability are economic, environmental and social, and there are ways that cattle ranchers can impact each of these on a local level,” said Myriah Johnson, NCBA’s senior director…