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September 2017Farm and Ranch

What’s Inside:- Featured farm business of the month is:BASCO- Bearing and Allied Supply Company

- OSU Extension Exchange

- September Cattle Market Update

- Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Now Accepting Applications for Soil Health Demonstration Farms

- Guymon Tractor Supply Celebrates Homemade, Homegrown Goods at Farmers Market

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by Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension

Livestock Marketing Specialist Feeder cattle prices in Oklaho-ma are currently about 10 percent higher than this time last year. Calf and feeder prices peaked in June, a later than usual seasonal peak for the calves and earlier than typical for the heavy feeders. Calf prices will likely decline a bit more to a seasonal low in October but are expected to re-main higher year over year through the fourth quarter. Strong stocker de-mand for fall and winter grazing may limit seasonal price pressure this fall. Heavyweight feeder cattle prices typ-ically decline seasonally through the end of the year but are also expect-ed to remain above year ago levels. While prices may weaken seasonally, I don’t expect a repeat of last year’s October crash in cattle prices. Fed cattle prices peaked signifi-cantly higher than expected in May and remained higher year over year through July before dropping the past month under summer seasonal pres-sure. Fed cattle prices are currently about five percent lower than this date last year but are expected to stabilize near current levels and increase sea-sonally in the fourth quarter; remain-ing above year earlier levels through the end of the year. Boxed beef pric-es have dropped sharply from June highs but appear to have stabilized recently. Choice boxed beef prices are currently very close to year ago levels while Select boxed beef pric-es are slightly higher year over year. Boxed beef prices are expected to in-crease some in the fourth quarter and average higher year over year for the balance of the year. Beef production is expected to be up 4.0 - 4.5 percent year over year in 2017. Fourth quarter beef production will continue higher year over year but by a smaller amount than previous quarters. Higher beef production in 2017 is due to increased cattle slaugh-ter with an expected annual slaughter total up 5.0 to 5.5 percent year over year. Heifer and beef cow slaughter are both up about 11 percent year to date, while dairy cow slaughter has

increased to a year to date total up 3.7 percent from one year ago. Steer slaughter is up 3.3 percent year over year thus far in 2017 but is expected to total less than three percent annual increase by the end of the year. Increased slaughter is, however, partially offset by lower carcass weights. So far this year, steer and heifer carcass weights have averaged nearly 14 pounds less than last year. Steer and heifer carcass weights bot-tomed in early May and are increas-ing seasonally. However, steer car-cass weights are still nine pounds less than this time last year while heifer carcasses are currently four pounds lighter than one year ago. Fed carcass weights typically peak seasonally in October or November. The extent to which carcass weights remain below year earlier levels will be an impor-tant factor in moderating year over year increases in beef production in the fourth quarter. In the face of increased beef pro-duction in 2017, cattle and beef prices have been remarkably strong. Retail prices have generally increased dur-ing the year and are at year ago levels despite the fact that per capita retail beef consumption is expected to in-crease nearly two percent this year. The domestic supply and demand bal-ance has been helped considerably by decreased beef imports and increased beef exports. For the period January through July, beef exports are up 14.5 percent while beef imports are down 4.3 percent. Global beef markets are quite volatile due to a host of U.S. and global economic and political factors but beef trade is expected to remain a supportive factor for U.S. cattle mar-kets.

September Cattle Market Update

Customers of the Guymon Trac-tor Supply store are invited to shop crafts, produce and other local goods at the TSC Farmers Market on Satur-day, October 7. From 10:00am to 2:00pm, local farmers and crafters will showcase and sell their homemade and home-grown goods in front of the Tractor Supply store at 2501 N Highway 64. “The Farmers Market will be a celebration of the talent and exper-tise in our community,” said Leesa Hogan, manager of the Guymon Tractor Supply. Some participating local vendors include:

OPSU Equestrian Team Bake Sale “Everyone is invited to stop by the Tractor Supply Farmers Market and

join us in supporting our neighbors whose handcrafted goods and home-grown produce will be on full dis-play,” Hogan said. “We are inspired by customers who live the out here lifestyle and we are excited to intro-duce them to members of the com-munity who share similar interests.” In addition to the Farmers Market, Tractor Supply has everything need-ed for life out here, from lawn and gardening tools to canning products for preserving fruits and vegetables and making jams and jellies. To participate in the Farmers Mar-ket, participants can still sign up at TSCEventPartners.com or contact the store by phone at 580-338-7170. Nonprofit organizations and food trucks are also encouraged to regis-ter.

Guymon Tractor Supply Celebrates Homemade, Homegrown Goods at Farmers Market

The Oklahoma As-sociation of Conserva-tion Districts (OACD) is now accepting appli-cations from Oklahoma farmers to participate in a soil health project. The Oklahoma Healthy Soils Project is a volun-tary effort to conserve the natural resources of Oklahoma by encour-aging agriculture pro-ducers to implement soil conservation prac-tices. The project fo-cuses on incorporating cover crops on crop-lands in 2018 by estab-lishing demonstration farms on privately-held lands. This is the second phase of the project. The first phase included farms in Mc-Clain, Garfield, Kiowa and Ottawa counties. “The OACD Healthy Soils project was a great learning opportunity for me,” said Phillip Adkins, Healthy Soils participant farmer from Goldsby. “I was able to try a new approach to farming and now

I’m using cover crops, such as Sudangrass and soybeans following my wheat harvest, on other parts of my operation.” Through the Okla-homa Healthy Soils Project, four additional producers will be se-lected to plant cover crops on 80 acres at no cost to the producer. The producers selected to participate in the pi-lot project will receive up to $115 per acre for seed cost, fair rental rate compensation, technical assistance and testing/monitor-ing equipment. After implementation, cash crop yields from the cover crop acres will be compared to yields from fallow systems to evaluate economic impact as well as en-vironmental benefits. Participating producers will also be paired with a conservation mentor in their area to provide qualitative support for the project duration. Eligible producers

must qualify for EQIP (Environmental Qual-ity Incentives Program) as defined by the 2014 U.S. Farm Bill and sub-mit a full Healthy Soils Project application to OACD by Dec. 31, 2017. The OACD Healthy Soils Project is funded by the USDA-NRCS’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program and the Oklahoma Conservation Com-mission. The project is underwritten in part by ITC Great Plains. To learn more about the Oklahoma Healthy Soils project or to download an applica-tion, please visit okcon-servation.org/healthy-

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By: Katie Hughes, Texas County OSU Extension Ag Educator

Fall is for Planting Trees and Shrubs: Fall is an excellent time to plant most trees and shrubs. In fact, research suggests that early fall planting is best for container-grown and B&B shade and ornamental trees and pines, but spring is best for planting bare-root plants and broadleaf evergreens, such as holly and Southern magnolia. Plants planted in the fall have more time for the root system to become established before the onset of summer heat. Plants installed during the growing season are susceptible to high transpiration rates leading to drying of plant tissues. A perfect ex-ample of this was seen at the Oklahoma Garden-ing© Studio Gardens several years ago when we planted the Edible Landscape bed. One blueberry shrub was planted in the fall and then several more were planted in the spring. There was a noticeable difference between the one planted in the fall and those planted the following spring; in spite of the heat the fall planted shrub looked awesome and was barely phased by the extreme temperatures that summer. The others struggled, having crispy leaves, dropping many of them, and barely hang-ing on despite the intense watering provided to keep them alive. So, if you need to replace a tree or shrub or want to add more to the landscape, now is the time to be looking for that perfect plant. The weather should be changing for the better as we move through the month of September, bring-ing cooler temperatures and additional rainfall, something we all will eagerly welcome and our plants will greatly appreciate. Controlling Winter Annual Weeds: If winter annual weeds, such as henbit and annual blue-grass, have been a problem in the past then you will for sure want to apply a preemergence her-bicide as soon as possible. Many of our winter annual weeds germinate in the fall or early winter and survive as very young plants until late winter or early spring when conditions are more favor-able for growth. Waiting until you notice them is too late. The key to effective control is timing. Preemergence herbicides must be applied well in advance of the expected germination time of the weeds to be controlled. In addition, the products must be watered in to activate them. At least ½ inch of water either through rainfall or irrigation if no precipitation is expected within a couple days

after application is recommended. In some cases, the product needs to be incorporated into the upper surface of soil. There are several products available in the garden centers that will effectively control germination of most winter annual weeds. Some are labeled just for turf areas and some are labeled for both turf and ornamental areas. Two products, one containing benefin + oryzalin and the other bensulide, are labeled for use in lawn and ornamental areas. Another product available that contains trifluralin can be used in ornamental and vegetable beds. Be sure to read and follow the label directions for best results and to avoid damaging any desirable plants. Oklahoma Beef Checkoff Voting: Oklahoma cattle producers will vote on whether or not to approve a secondary state beef checkoff program, to collect an additional dollar on cattle sold in the state to extend and complement current research, promotion, and education programs. The Oklaho-ma Beef Checkoff assessment will be fully refund-able. Voting will be held on November 1, 2017, eligible beef producers will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed state beef checkoff at any Oklahoma county extension office during each office’s normal business hours. Mail-in ballots are also available from October 2-20, 2017 by call-ing and requesting at 405-235-4391. All mail-in ballots must be postmarked by October 27, 2017; otherwise, they will be invalid. Rural Economic Outlook Conference: Will be on October 20, 2017 at Stillwater, Oklahoma. Pre-registration deadline is October 14, 2017 mail-in forms can be picked up at Texas County OSU Extension office or online at agecon.okstate.edu/extension/ruralconference.asp. Topics will in-clude the following: economic outlook, U.S. farm policy: tweak or trash, faculty research/extension updates, undergraduate update, how increased dependence on trade impacts the farm economy, agricultural finance topics, grain markets, and livestock markets. No Man’s Land Goat and Lamb Clinic: November 4, 2017 at Boise City, Oklahoma Fairgrounds. RSVP by October 18, 2017 or for more information contact Cimarron County OSU Extension office at 580-544-3399. Goats will be from 8-12pm with Tucker Fleming and Lambs from 1-5pm with Dallas Dowell and Ty & Tiffany Lashmet. Cost will be $15 (Lunch and T-Shirt), $10 (T-Shirt only) and $5 (Lunch only).

GARDEN TIPS FOR SEPTEMBER:

Landscape

Watch for fall specials at garden centers and nurseries since fall is a great time for planting many ornamentals. Choose spring flowering bulbs as soon as avail-able. Plant cool-season annuals like pansies, orna-mental cabbage or kale, snapdragons, and dusty miller when temperatures begin to cool. Watch for and control any late infestations of tree webworms. Twig girdler insects should be controlled if large numbers of small branches of elms, pecans, or persimmons are uniformly girdled from the tree and fall to the ground. Begin to reduce the amount of light on outside tropical houseplants by placing them under shade trees before bringing them indoors for the winter.

Vegetables

You have all of September to plant cool-season vegetables like spinach, leaf lettuce, mustard, and radishes, and until the middle of September to plant rutabagas, Swiss chard, garlic, and turnips.

Lawn

Last nitrogen fertilizer application of the year on warm-season grasses should be applied no later than September 15 Winter broadleaf weeds like dandelion will begin to emerge in late September, which is also the best time to control them with a 2, 4-D type herbicide. If pre-emergent control of winter-annual weeds (henbit, chickweed, annual bluegrass, etc.) is desired in lawns, the application should be com-pleted by the second week of September. Note: Do not treat areas that will be seeded in the fall. Continue bermudagrass spray program with glyphosate products for areas being converted over to tall fescue this fall. Plan to seed bluegrass, fescue or ryegrass as needed in shady areas in mid- to late-September. Fall is the best time to establish cool-season lawn White grub damage can become visible this month. Apply appropriate soil insecticide if white grubs are a problem. Water product into soil.

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Bearing and Allied Supply Co. Inc. (BASCO) serves Texas County and the sur-rounding areas with 37 years of service and experience to address your industrial needs.

BASCO first opened in 1975 under Gene Ridlehaber. In 1980, Ronnie Jensen moved to Guymon and purchased the business.

Two years after the purchase, Jensen constructed a new building across from the original location. That original location is now the PTCI offices on Highway 64.

Jensen extended the business not only by serving the ag industry, but also the gas and oil industry. Today, the company offers ser-vices in Oklahoma, Kansas and the Texas Panhandle.

BASCO in Guymon has grown to seven employees and a fleet of four vehicles from the original two employees and one truck.

BASCO offers moving parts for mov-ing industries with hometown service with bearings, oils field equipment and supplies, industrial supplies and truck equipment and parts.

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