March 12, 2019 Issue, Page 5 of 10

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Garden tips for March Lawn and Turf label cautions when using any May, October, and November. and working in the garden monitored and controlled in overwintering aphids, ete. Remove excessive thatch weed killers near or in the (HLA-6420) when foliage and soils are the garden (EPP-7313). (EPP-7306) from warm-season lawns. root zone of desirable plant- Begin mowing cool-season wet. Trees & Shrubs The first generation of Nan- Dethatching, if necessary, ings. grasses at 1/4 to 3 inches Start warm-season vegeta- Prune spring flowering tucket Pine Tip Moth appears should precede crabgrass March is the second best high. (HLA-6420) ble transplants indoors. plants, if needed, immedi- at this time. Begin pesticide control treatment. (HLA- time of the year to seed cool- Flowers & Vegetables Divide and replant over- ately following their bloom applications in late March. 6604) season turfgrass; however, Cultivate annual flower and crowded, summer and fall period. (EPP-7306) Broadleaf weeds can easily fall is the best time to plant. vegetable planting beds to blooming perennials. Mow or Plant evergreen shrubs, Control Eastern tent cater- be controlled in cool-season (HLA-6419) destroy winter weeds. cut back old liriope and other balled and burlapped, and pillars as soon as the critters lawns at this time with post- Cool-season lawns such Apply mulch to control ornamental grasses before bare root trees and shrubs. appear. emergent broadleaf herbi- as bluegrass, fescue, and weeds in beds. Landscape new growth begins. Anthracnose control on Fruits cides. ryegrass may be fertilized fabric barrier can reduce the Your cool-season veg- sycamore, maple, and oak Continue to plant strawber- Preemergent crabgrass now with the first application amount of mulch but can dry etables like broccoli, cabbage, should begin at bud swell. ries, asparagus, and other control chemicals can still be of the season, Usually, four out and prevent water pen- carrot, lettuce, onion, peas, (EPP-7634). small fruit crops this month. applied to cool- and warm- applications of fertilizer are etration. Thus, organic litter spinach, turnips etc. should Diplodia Pine Tip blight Start your routine fruit tree season turfgrasses. Heed required per year, in March, makes the best mulch. be planted by the middle of control on pines begins at bud spray schedule prior to bud Prune roses just before March. swell. break. (EPP-7319). growth starts and begin a reg- Watch for cutworms that Chemical and physical Remove winter mulch from OKLAHOMA HAY ular disease spray program as girdle newly planted veg- the foliage appears on suscep- etables during the first few control of galls (swellings) on stems oftrees should begin strawberries in early March (HLA-6214). For more information con- tible varieties. (HLA-6403 & weeks of establishment. now. (EPP-7168 & EPP-7306) MAREET REPORT EPP-7607) Avoid excessive walking Cabbage looper and cab- bageworm insects should be Dormant oil can still be applied to control mites, galls, tact Greg Hartman Beckham County Extension Alfalfa trade was slow to moderate. Demand mostly moderate to good. Movement light to moderate. The bulk of sales and movement mostly clean-up sales from producers cleaning out barns. All hay prices holding steady to firm. The state is slowly coming out of some of the coldest temperatures in recent memory resulting in USDA Strengthens Partnerships and extremely heavy supplemental feeding, Grass hay demand remains very good. Abnormally dry to exceptional drought Protections to Keep African Swine Fever Out of the Country conditions in far western Oklahoma have advanced to 11 percent, up 3 percent from last week. Moderate to heavy rains are forecast for the coming week. Alfalfa WASHINGTON, March Border Patrol (CBP) to train and swine oral fluid samples; through several different ASF Central Oklahoma: Premium quality 200.00-230.00. Good 6, 2019 -The United States and add 60 additional beagle Work closely with officials planning and response exer- quality 180,00-200.00. Fair quality 150.00-170.00. Department of Agriculture teams for a total of 179 teams in Canada and Mexico ona cises. These cover different (USDA) today announced ad- working at key U.S. commer- North American coordinated aspects — from trade implica- Eastern Oklahoma: No recent sales confirmed. ditional steps to keep African cial, sea, and air ports; approach to ASF defense, tions to policy discussions swine fever (ASF) from enter- Coordinate with CBP on the response, and trade mainte- to the boots-on-the-ground Western Oklahoma: Premium quality large square bales ing the United States, even as further expansion of arrival nance; the disease spreads interna- screenings at key U.S. com- And continue high level co- realities of a response. These 200.00-230.00. Good quality 180.00-200.00. Good quality tionally. These steps strength- mercial sea and air ports- in- ordination with the U.S. pork will help everyone involved delivered 220.00-230.00. Grinding hay 140.00-150.00, en the protections announced cluding checking cargo for il- industry leadership to assure ensure their response plans instances 160.00. last fall after the deadly swinelegal pork/pork products and unified efforts to combat ASF are ready and identify any Grass Hay disease reached China. The ensuring travelers who pose introduction. preparedness gaps that must Central Oklahoma: Good quality Bermuda grass in 4X 6 goal remains to protect our an ASF risk receive second- “We understand the grave be addressed. through 5 X 6 bales mostly 60.00-70.00 per bale, instances nation’s swine industry from ary agricultural inspection; concerns about the ASF situ- ASF is a highly contagious to 80.00 per bale. Good quality mixed grass hay 5X 5 and this disease. ASF does not Increase inspections and ation overseas,” said Ibach. and deadly viral disease 5 X 6 bales 50.00-60.00 per bale. Mixed grass 90.00- 100.00 affect people, nor is it a food enforcement of garbage feed- “We are committed to work- safety issue. ing facilities to ensure fed ing with the swine industry, affecting both domestic per ton. Teff grass 5 X 6 bales 100.00 per bale. Fair quality In coordination with the garbage is cooked properly our producers, other govern- and feral (wild) pigs in all mixed grass 4 X 5 bales 30,00-35.00 per bale. pork industry, USDA’s Un- to prevent potential disease ment agencies, and neighbor- age groups. It is spread by Western Oklahoma: Good quality hay grazer 100.00 per dersecretary for Marketing spread; ing countries to take these contact with the body fluids ton, few by the bale in 5 X 5 1/2 bales at 85.00. Good quality and Regulatory Programs, Heighten producer aware- additional steps.” of infected animals. It can mixed grass round bales 90.00-110.00 per ton. Mixed grass 5 Greg Ibach, has stated the ness and encourage self-eval- At the same time, USDA also be spread by ticks that X5 1/2 to 5 X6 bales 55.00-70.00 per bale. Good quality following enhanced activi- uations of on-farm biosecurity is continuing to enhance feed on infected animals. For Teff grass 5 X 6 bales 100.00 per bale. ties to intensify multi-agency procedures; our planning so that we're more information, please visit efforts toward the prevention Work to develop accurate prepared in case we ever Eastern Oklahoma; Good Bermuda grass 5 X 6 bales of ASF’s entry into the United and reliable testing proce- have to combat ASF. Along the Animal and Plant Health 60.00-70.00 per bale, few loads Bermuda grass delivered States: dures to screen for the virus with our wide range of part- Inspection Service ASF 180.00 per ton. Teff grass 5 X 6 bales 100.00 per bale. 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