December 10, 2019 Issue, Page 5 of 10

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Agriculture Tuesday, recember 10, 2019 (i The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Page 5 Fishing Garden tips for December Report Lawn & Turf least six hours of bright, Make sure indoor plants post them in a convenient sity, in compliance with Title Canton Remove leaves from cool- indirect light daily. Keep are receiving enough light, place. Dilution and quantity Vi and VII of the Civil Rights season grasses or mow with plants away from drafts. or set up an indoor fluores- tables are also useful. Lake Elevation: Act of 1964, Executive Or- a mulching mower. cent plant light. If you did not treat young Above Average Continue mowing cool- Fruits & Nuts Till garden plots without a pines for tip borers in No- der 11246 as amended, Title Water Temp and Clar- season lawns on a regular Cover strawberry plants cover crop to further expose vember, do so before March. IX of the Education Amend- ity: Clear basis. with a mulch about 3 to 4 garden pests to harsh winter Check that gardening Catfish, Channel Continue to control broad- inches thick if plants are conditions. tools and equipment are in ments of 1972, Americans Action: Fair leaf weeds in well-estab- prone to winter injury. Visit your county exten- good repair—sharpen, paint, with Disabilities Act of Baits: Shad lished warm- or cool-season Wait to prune fruit trees sion office to obtain garden- and repair mowers, edgers, 1990, and other federal laws lawns with a post-emergent until late February or March. ing fact sheets for the new sprayers, and dusters. and regulations, does not Locations: River Chan- broadleaf weed killer. General gardening season. Inspect your irrigation nel Keep all plants watered Join a horticulture, plant system and replace worn or discriminate on the basis of Crappie, White Tree & Shrubs during dry conditions even or urban forestry society and broken parts. race, color, national origin, Action: Slow Select a freshly cut Christ- though some may be dor- support community “green- Control overwintering sex, age, religion, disability, Baits: Jigs mas tree. Make a new cut mant. Irrigate all plantings at ing” or “beautification” proj- insects on deciduous trees or status as a veteran in any Locations: Main lake prior to placing in tree stand. least 24 hours before hard- ects. or shrubs with dormant oil Add water daily. freezing weather if soil is Review your garden re- sprays applied when the of its policies, practices or Live Christmas trees are a cords so you can correct past temperature is above 40°F in procedures. This includes Foss wise investment, as they be- Order gardening supplies mistakes. Purchase a new late fall and winter. Do not but is not limited to admis- Lake Elevation: come permanent additions to for next season. gardening journal or calen- use “dormant” oils on ever- Above Average the landscape after the holi- Now is a great time to de- dar to keep next year’s gar- greens. sions, employment, finan- Water Temp and Clar- days. sign and make structural im- dening records. A product containing cial aid, and educational ity: mid-high 40s and clear Light prunings of ever- provements in your garden glyphosate plus a postemer- services. References within greens can be used for holi- and landscape. Garden tips for January gent broadleaf herbicide can Crappie, White day decorations. Be careful Send for mail-order cata- If precipitation has been be used on dormant bermu- this publication to any spe- Action: Slow with sap that can mar sur- logs if you are not already deficient (1” of snow = dagrass in January or Febru- cific commercial product, Baits: Jigs faces. on their mailing lists. ~ 1/10” of water), water ary when temperatures are process, or service by trade Locations: Docks Flowers Christmas gift ideas for lawns, trees, and shrubs, es- above 50°F for winter weed name, trademark, service Additional Information: Apply winter mulch to the gardener might include pecially broadleaf and nar- control. Elevation 1/2 ft. above protect rose bush bud unions tools, garden books, maga- rowleaf evergreens. Double For more information mark, manufacturer, or oth- normal with gates closed. and other perennials. Wait zine subscriptions or mem- check moisture in protected contact Greg Hartman erwise does not constitute or until after several early bership to The Botanic or raised planters. Beckham/Washita County imply endorsement by Okla- Striped bass hybrids slow freezes or you will give in- Garden at OSU (http://bo- Check on supplies of pes- Extension at 580-928-2139 to fair on slabs. Catfish sects a good place to winter. tanicgarden.okstate.edu). ticides. Secure a copy of cur- or 580-832-3356 homa Cooperative Exten- slow. Poinsettias must have at Clean and fill bird feeders. rent recommendations and Oklahoma State Univer- sion Service KOSU seeks new agriculture/rural issues reporter (STILLWATER, —Okla- tion’s goal is to use the funds According to a recent na- parts of Oklahoma.” its storytelling reach to ra- based information about ag- homa) — KOSU is adding tional study by PEN Amer- to generate an endowment to Hubbard believes public dio listeners in Colorado, riculture. a new agriculture and rural make the position perma- ica, newsroom staffing has media has the capacity to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kan- issues reporter position to nent. declined by 47 percent over connect people through con- sas, Missouri, Nebraska and “There is great concern highlight Oklahoma voices “Agriculture is such an the last 15 years. Hubbard versations and highlighting North Dakota. Hubbard said and some confusion about and combat the spread of important part of Oklaho- said that’s a problem, par- issues that affect everyday KOSU has a good working how food is grown and peo- news deserts. ma’s economy, and people ticularly in rural areas where Oklahomans. relationship with National The position will be par- are more disconnected from there are few, if any, media “As the population con- Public Radio (NPR), which ple can rely on OSU for the the farm than they’ve ever outlet alternatives. tially funded with $20,000 tinues to shift in the state, is interested in highlighting answers to help them pro- in seed funding from Re- been,” she said. “At some “Rural areas are dispro- this rural-urban divide be- more Oklahoma stories. vide safe and cost-effective port for America, a national points in Oklahoma’s his- portionately affected by that comes an issue at the State “This continues to vault us service program aimed at shrinkage. Even for news- tory you may have been one Capitol,” she said. “I think into a position to elevate the food for their families,” increasing reporting on un- generation removed from papers that haven’t closed, we can speak into that space research that, in many cases, Coon said. “We intend to be der-covered issues and com-the farm, and now there is many small media outlets through what we special- OSU is involved in or other aresource for KOSU by con- munities. The new position a significant portion of the have just become ‘ghost ize in, which is civil con- stories where Oklahoma ag will also expand KOSU’s population that lives in Tul- papers’ or ‘ghost stations’ versation and reporting that producers play an important tributing information that ul- regional reach, as the station sa or Oklahoma City that has where they’re just repeat- features real people. That’s role,” Hubbard said. “It al- timately may be used on the partners with Harvest Public no connection to rural Okla- ing information,” she said. where we can really make a lows us to tell Oklahoma larger NPR stage in an effort Media, a collaborative net- homa. So, how can we relay “So, original reporting about difference.” stories on a national stage.” work of reporters and radio the struggles of people who things that are happening in KOSU is among 164 Thomas G. Coon, vice to better inform consum- are providing our food and rural Oklahoma is shrinking newsrooms in 46 states and president for OSU agricul- ers about the steps taken to stations throughout the Mid- west and Great Plains. driving such an important rapidly, and that’s not fair to Puerto Rico to receive the tural programs, said he’s ex- ensure they have safe, sus- KOSU general manager part of the state’s economy the people who live there, funding. Through its part- cited for scientific experts at and associate director Ra- to people who don’t have a because agriculture and the nership with Harvest Public OSU to have another oppor- tainable and nutritious food chel Hubbard said the sta- direct connection?” rural economy are such big Media, KOSU will expand tunity to provide research- from farm to table.” Nothing says ‘Merry Christmas’ like a subscription to the paper! 5719 1year $00 "Add the E-paper to a print subscription for $1 per month. Stay informed on local news! “ElkCituNews 109 W. Broatiway, Elk City, OK 73644 - elkcityoknews.com 980-225-3000