April 2, 2019 Issue, Page 5 of 10

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Agriculture Conservation Easement Program ACEP Application Dead- in their family for generations (NRCS) Agricultural Conser- preserving working agricul- on their lands, reduce dam- limit future development to line of April 26, 2019 and they would love nothing vation Easement Program tural lands to help protect the age from flooding, recharge protect these key resources. more than to see it remain (ACEP). long-term viability of farming ACEP has two components, groundwater, and provide STILLWATER, OK, March protected. If that sounds like Land enrolled in ACEP is across the country, as well as. one for Agricultural Land 28, 2019 —Most of Oklahoma’s you, why not apply to en- prevented from being devel- to restoring and protecting Easements (ALE), and one outdoor recreational and agriculture land owners have roll some or all of it into the oped or going to a non-agri- vital sensitive wetlands that for Wetland Reserve Ease- educational opportunities. acertain bond with their USDA-Natural Resources cultural use. These protected provide important wildlife ments (WRE). Eligible landowners may property. For many, it’s been Conservation Service's lands also provide public ben- habitat and improve water Under the ALE component, choose to enroll in a perma- efits including environmental quality,” said O'Neill. funds are provided to eligible nent or 30-year easement. quality, historic preservation, Land eligible for agricul- entities that use ACEP fund- wildlife habitat, and protec- tural easements includes ing to purchase permanent Eligible lands include farmed tion of open space. cropland, grassland, pas- agricultural land easements or converted wetlands that OKLAHOMA HAY Oklahoma NRCS State Con- servationist Gary L. O’Neill tureland, and nonindustrial private forest land. Native that not only protect the future of the nation’s food can be successfully and cost- effectively restored. MARKET REPORT recently announced the agency is accepting applica- American Tribes, state and local governments, and non- supply, they also support en- vironmental quality, wildlife Applications for both ALE and WRE are accepted on a tions for its ACEP Program, governmental organizations habitat, and historic preser- Alfalfa trade remained very light this week. Movement and those submitted by April that have farmland or grass- vation and protection of open continuous basis. extremely light with bulk of movement previously 26, 2019, will be considered land protection programs are spaces, To learn about ACEP and for FY2019 funding. NRCS eligible to partner with NRCS Under the WRE compo- contracted hay. Demand very light. Prices were fully steady will prioritize applications to purchase conservation nent, funding is provided other technical and financial directly to landowners for the assistance available through but lightly tested. Alfalfa growers now concerned with cleaning out barns, servicing equipment and spraying for that protect agricultural uses easements. ACEP protects aphids and weevils, Even though last week’s rain totals and related conservation critical water resources and purchase of an easement and NRCS conservation pro- were 1 percent below average topsoil and subsoil conditions values of the land, and those wildlife habitat and encour- for restoration. grams, visit the programs sec- are rated mostly adequate to surplus. Both wheat pasture that maximize the protection ages private owners to main- Wetland reserve easements tion of our website at www. and alfalfa fields showed good growth this week. Grass hay of contiguous acres devoted tain their land for farming. allow landowners to success- demand has tapered off in central and southern Oklahoma to agricultural use. Through the voluntary sale fully restore, enhance, and nres.usda.gov, or contact your while western counties still show moderate to good demand. “USDA is committed to of an easement, landowners protect habitat for wildlife local USDA Service Center. Alfalfa Central Oklahoma: Premium quality 200.00-230.00, mostly 200.00-210.00. Good quality 180.00-200.00. Fair quality 150.00-170.00. Eastern Oklahoma: No recent sales confirmed, Western Oklahoma: Premium quality large square bales 200.00-230.00, mostly. 200.00-210.00, Good quality 180.00- Garden Tips for April 200.00. Good quality delivered 220.00-230.00. Grinding hay 140.00-150.00. Fruit and Nut Don’t spray insecticides Vegetables TimetoPlant* Days to Harvest Method of Planting Grass Hay during fruit tree bloom or Bean, Lima April 15-30 90-120 Seed Central Oklahoma: Good quality Bermuda grass in 4X 6 pollination may be affected. Beans, Green or Wax April 10-30 50-60 Seed through 5X 6 bales mostly 60.00-70.00 per bale, instances to Disease sprays can continue Beans, Pole April 10-30 60-90 Seed 80.00 per bale. Good quality mixed grass hay 5X § and SK according to schedule and Cantaloupe May 1-20 80-100 Seed or Plants 6 bales 50,00-60.00 per bale. Mixed grass 90,00- 100.00 per label directions. Cucumber April 10-30 or later. 50-70 Seed or Plants ton. Teff grass 5 X 6 bales 100.00 per bale. Control cedar-apple rust. Eggplant April 10-30 80-90 Plants When the orange jelly galls Okra April 10-30 or later 60-70 Seed Western Oklahoma: Good quality hay grazer 100.00 per are visible on juniper (cedar), Pepper April 10-30 or later 90-110 Plants ton, few by the bale in 5 X 5 1/2 bales at 85.00. Good quality following a rain, begin Pumpkin April 10-30 90-120 Seed mixed grass round bales 90.00-110.00 per ton. Mixed grass 5 treating apple and crabapple Souther Pea May 1-June 10 85-100 Seed X 51/2 to 5 X 6 bales 55.00-70.00 per bale. Good quality trees with a fungicide. Squash, Summer April 10-30 or later 40-60 Seed or Plants Teff grass 5 X 6 bales 100.00 per bale. Good bluestem hay Fire blight bacterial Squash, Winter May 15-June 15 110-125, Seed or Plants delivered 5 X 5 1/2 bales 75.00-80.00 per bale. Sweet Corn Mar. 25-April 30 80-100 Seed disease can be controlled Sweet Potato May 1-June 10 100-120 Plants Eastern Oklahoma: Good Bermuda grass 5 X 6 bales at this time. Plant disease- Tomato April 10-30 70-90 Plants 60,00-70.00 per bale, few loads Bermuda grass delivered resistant varieties to avoid Watermelon May 1-20 90-120 Seed diseases. 180,00 per ton. Teff grass 5 X 6 bales 100.00 per bale. Mixed Continue spray schedules grass hay in 4 x 5 bales 55.00-65.00 per bale. for disease prone fruit and *These dates indicate planting times from southeast to northwest Oklahoma. Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise pine trees. Specific climate and weather may influence planting dates. For Cool-Season Vegetables, the soil temperature at the depth where the seeds are planted should be noted. Tree and Shrub atleast 40°F. Proper watering of newly planted trees and shrubs Leaf spot diseases can warm up. Warm-season Cover cucurbit crops with a cause premature death of PUBLIC NOTIC annuals should not be planted often means the difference between success and foliage and reduce plant until soil temperatures are in floating row cover to keep out replacement. vigor. the low 60s. insect pests. Remove during Apublic notice is information intended to inform citizens of Remove any winter- Harden off transplants government activities. The notice should be published in a forum damaged branches or plants Flowers outside in partial protection bloom time. independent of the government, readily available to the public, that have not begun to grow. Most bedding plants, from sun and wind prior to Watch for cutworm damage capable of being securely archived and verified by the publisher. Prune spring flowering plants summer flowering bulbs, and planting. as soon as they are finished annual flower seeds can be Let spring flowering bulb and add flea beetle scouting This newspaper carries public notices and is proud to serve the blooming. planted after danger of frost. foliage remain as long as to your list of activities in the public in this way. Control of powdery mildew This happens around mid- possible before removing it. disease can be done with April in most of Oklahoma. vegetable garden. www.oklahomanotices.com early detection and regular Hold off mulching these Vegetables Garden Planting Guide for for free access to public notices in Oklahoma newspapers treatment. 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