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Agriculture Tuesday, August 6, 2019 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Page 5 The history of Oklahoma’s sesame seed crop As one of only two states It’s not unusual for sesa- to be a profitable crop and foods such as granola bars, of the crop. when you're not receiving that currently grow com- me growers to also be wheat helps with rotation,” Braun sesame snacks and crackers. Jerry Riney, director of much rain.” mercial sesame seed — the growers, or to have started says. “With grain prices Hulled sesame is what you production for Sesaco, says other being Texas, though with wheat, especially be- fluctuating, people are would find on top of a ham- the Hobart plant makes ses- Braun, Riney and Johnson production is slowly spread- cause sesame uses the same searching for different op- burger bun. Tahini is sesame ame more attractive to Okla- all agree that for Oklahoma ing to Kansas and Arkan- equipment. However, ses- tions. Sesame has proven it seeds that are ground up toa homa growers. agriculture as a whole, ses- sas — Oklahoma has been ame is a much lower-risk can be a profitable deal with consistency similar to toma- “The fact that our process- ame is a beneficial addi n. harvesting the crop since crop, thanks to its drought a good marketing source.” to sauce that is a staple in- ing plant is in Hobart makes “The biggest thing for me 1996. Originally, it began and heat tolerance, and lack Braun grows his sesame gredient in hummus, or that it logistically attractive,” as small-acreage farms, but of insect or disease issues for Sesaco. can be used on its own. Fi- he says, “but the prices are is adaptability,” Johnson today, the state is on track in Oklahoma, according “Sesaco has a 30-plus- nally, sesame oil makes up also favorable in an eco- says. “Farmers have many to produce close to 150,000 to Jared Johnson, northern year history working with about 70 percent of the mar- nomic comparison to wheat, options on how and when acres of sesame, with pro- Oklahoma and Kansas pro- sesame,” Johnson says. “We ket. The seed itself is made sorghum or corn right now. duction steadily increasing. duction manager for Sesaco, develop genetics and work up of more than 50 percent Especially with the drought, they plant, and it’s a crop “We began growing a processing firm located in with farmers to contract and oil, and sesame oil accounts the inputs on sesame are that can survive summers sesame in 2010, and were Hobart. It’s also a good rota- sell the sesame, plus advise for the largest consumption low, and it can be managed and do really well.” looking for something that tion crop, which helps farm- them in planting, growing Garden tips for August would generate some rev- ers earn more income when and harvesting.” enue after a failed wheat traditional crops have failed. What Is Sesame Seed crop,” says Matt Braun, Braun begins planting at Used For? who produces 1,000 acres the end of May or early June Sesaco processes sesame Vegetables can be replanted for another to tall fescue this fall, begin of sesame in Hobart with his and says the soil needs to be for three main ingredients. August is a good month crop. Beets, broccoli, car- spraying out bermudagrass father. “Sesame seemed to warm. Harvest is typically As a whole grain, sesame rots, potatoes, lettuce, and with a product containing be a viable option, and we to start your fall vegetable after the first frost, around comes in two forms. Un- other cool-season crops can glyphosate in early August. garden. Bush beans, cucum- already had all the equip- November. hulled sesame is called natu- also be planted at this time. Irrigated warm-season ment we needed.” “I think sesame has proved ral sesame, and it’s used in bers, and summer squash Soak vegetable seed lawns can be fertilized once overnight prior to planting. again; apply 0.5 Ib. N/1,000 Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Board of Directors Once planted, cover them sq. ft. in early to mid-Au- with compost to avoid soil gust. considers increasing state brand registration fee crusting. Mulch to keep planting bed moist and pro- son grasses can be a prob- Brown patch of cool-sea- The Oklahoma Cattle- trar office must keep pace to fees relate to other states. regarding the proposed vide shade during initial lem. men’s Association (OCA) provide the Weeks said that staff had brand registration cost in- establishment. Monitor and Trees and Shrubs Board of important service for been instructed to gather that crease. control insect pests that pre- Discontinue deadheading Directors approved a Di- brand owners and our indus- information in preparation “The Board will consid- vent a good start of plants in roses by mid-August to help try. Simply put that means a rective at the General Busi- for Convention and shared, er the increase at an OCA your fall garden. initiate winter hardiness. ness Meeting held during reasonable fee is “Kansas registers brands for Fruit and Nut Board of Directors’ meet- Continue protective in- Watch for second genera- the 2019 Annual OCA Con- necessary in order to pro- $50, New Mexico for $100 vention to consider increas- vide this valuable service,” and Missouri for $35. Texas ing on August 24. Individu- sect applications on the tion of fall webworm in late August/early September. ing the brand registration said Weeks. registers brands by county als interested in submitting fruit orchard. A good spray Remove webs that enclose fee and renewal fee to $40 rather than by state with a President Weeks offered comments can go to the schedule is often abandoned beginning in 2020. several specifics for consid- minimum fee of $5 although OCA website at okcattle- too early. Follow directions branches and destroy; or spray with good penetration The Oklahoma Brand eration: the County Clerk can choose men.org to learn more about on last application prior to Registrar is housed in the - The current database is to charge a higher fee.” the proposal and submit harvest. with an appropriate insecti- OCA office and adminis- out of date and needs to be Weeks said the Board con- their comments,” said Mi- Flowers cide. tered by the Association. updated. cluded that a $40 fee would Towards the end of the General chael Kelsey, OCA Execu- OCA President Mike - Printing and mailing the be well within a comparison tive Vice President. month, divide and replant Water compost during Weeks offers some reasons Brand Books to law enforce- of surrounding states and a spring-blooming perennials extremely dry periods so why an increase is being ment and other important reasonable fee for register- The OCA is the trusted like iris, peonies, and day- that it remains active. Turn voice of the Oklahoma Cat- lilies if needed. the pile to generate heat considered. offices has increased dra- ing Oklahoma brands. “Tt has been more than matically since the last fee Weeks offered that OCA tle Industry. OCA is the only Lawn and Turf throughout for proper ster- twenty years since the brand increase. wants to be very transparent voice that speaks solely Grassy winter weeds like ilization. registration fee was modi- - The fixed costs of staff- and inclusive in this consid- for the cattlemen of Okla- Poa annua, better known Always follow directions fied. Brands are extremely ing, supplies and general eration. homa and represents beef as annual bluegrass, can be on both synthetic and natu- valuable to the individuals office expenses continue to “OCA leadership was very producers in all 77 counties prevented with a preemer- ral pesticide products. that own them and extreme- rise. clear in this proposal consid- across the state. The OCA gence herbicide application Watch for high popula- ly important to the beef cat- As the Board considered eration that input from those officers, board of directors in late August. Water in the tions of caterpillars, aphids, product after application. tle industry the proposal at the Con- who use brand registration and membership encourages Areas of turf with large spider mites, thrips, scales for identification and theft vention, several asked how deterrent. The Brand Regis- Oklahoma brand registration is very important. While we you to join us in our advo- have been gathering verbal cacy efforts to brown spots should be and other insects on plant material in the garden and checked for high numbers input from those who call in ensure less government landscape and treat as need- of grubs. Mid-to-late Au- to register their brands, it is intervention, lower taxes gust is the best time to con- ed. important to have a formal Water all plants thor- and a better bottom line. trol heavy white grub infes- 2-DAY AUCTION written comment period,” said Weeks. For more information about tations in the lawn. Apply oughly unless rainfall has OG&E * CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY The OCA Board of Direc- OCA membership, the theft appropriate insecticide if been adequate. It is better to water more in depth, less * ENABLE MIDSTREAM * OTHER tors has established a com- reward program or activities white grubs are a problem. often and early in the morn- CONTRACTORS ment period from July 22 to call 405-235-4391 or visit Water product into soil. ing. www.okcattlemen.org. Tall fescue should be 200 NW 114th St, OKC August 22, 2019 and is inviting written comments www.okcattlemen.org. mowed at 3 inches during For more information the hot summer and up to contact Greg Hartman Fri. Aug. 16th & Sat. 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