November 4, 2020 Issue, Page 5 of 12

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Agriculture November 4, 2020 Local FFA member competes in state quiz finals NORMAN - Tucker Dunlap gral part of the agricultural of the Erick FFA chapter was education division within the aoe one of 50 high school fresh- Oklahoma Department of 3 oma FFA ASSoci man FFA members from across Career and Technology Educa- ation Oklahoma to qualify for the tion. FFA’s mission is to make state finals of the Greenhand a positive difference in the Quiz Career Development lives of students by develop- Event held at Embassy Suites in ing their potential for premier Norman, OK October 20, leadership, personal growth To qualify for the state fi- and career success through nals, FEA members must score agricultural education. For high on a 50 question written more information, visit www. exam and survive a 100 ques- okffa.org.. tion oral elimination round. Questions are selected from the Tucker Dunlap of the Erick FFA chapter Official FFA Manual and other (third from the left) qualified for the state identified sources. finals in the FFA Greenhand Quiz Career De- Each of the 50 state qualifi- velopment Event Oct. 20, in Norman. Of- ers received a certificate plaque fering congratulations (from the left) are co-sponsored by Farm Credit Scott Nemecek, state FFA advisor; Sara, Jen- Associations of Oklahoma and sen, representing Farm Credit Associations the Cherokee Nation. of Oklahoma (third from left) Kurtis Sears , With more than 26,465 branch manager, representing Farm Credit As- members in 365 Oklahoma sociations of Oklahoma; and (far right) Tai chapters, FFA is an inte- ner Taylor, state EFA president. Courtesy photo. Garden tips for November Important deadlines to remember Lawn & Turf shrubs. - Harvest pecans and wal- : Fertilize cool-season Flowers nuts immediately to eliminate grasses like fescue with - Tulips can still be suc- deterioration of the kernel. pound nitrogen per 1000 cessfully planted through the CONTACT: Greg Hartman| ‘The Beckham County FSA for this program, and more Indemnity Program Plus sq. ft. middle of November. Beckham County OSU Exten- office would like to remind information is available at (WHIP+): Agricultural pro- + Continue to mow fescue + Leave foliage on aspara- sion Center | (580) 928-2139 farmers of the following farmers.gov/cfap. (Currently ducers who suffered eligible as needed at 2 inches and gus, mums, and other peren- | [email protected] deadlines. processed close to 500 ap- losses because of drought or water during dry conditions. nials to help insulate crowns plications so there is a good excessive moisture in 2018 + Control broadleaf winter from harsh winter conditions. Oklahoma State University, Nov11 possibility you have already and 2019 are eligible to apply weeds like dandelions. + Bulbs like hyacinth, nar- in compliance with Title VI and Office closed in obser- applied) for WHIP+. Sign-up for these Keep falling leaves off cissus and tulip can be potted VII ofthe Civil Rights Act of vance of Veterans Day causes of loss opened March fescue to avoid damage to the in containers for indoor Jan 15 foliage. forcing. 1964, Executive Order 11246 Nov 26 Final date to report your 23. Producers who suffered as amended, Title IX of the Office closed in obser- actes of fall-seeded crop: losses from drought (in coun- Tree & Shrub Miscellaneous Education Amendments of 1972, vance of Thanksgiving including wheat, rye, triti- ties designated D3 or above), + Prune deciduous trees « Leftover garden seeds Americans with Disabilities Act of cale, and oats, and to sign the excess moisture, hurricanes, in early part of winter. Prune can be stored in an airtight 1990, and other federal laws and Dec 11 required BSA-578 forms. floods, tornadoes, typhoons, only for structural and safety container in the refrigerator regulations, does not discrimi- Deadline to apply for volcanic activity, snowstorms purposes. or freezer until next planting nate on the basis of race, color, CEAP2 Jan 30 or wildfires can still apply for : Wrap young, thin-barked season. Discard seeds over 3 Deadline to apply for assistance through WHIP+. trees with a commercial years old. national origin, sex, age, religion, Coronavirus Food Assis- 2020 LEP (Currently have Our office is taking ap- protective material to prevent + Gather and shred leaves. disability, or status as a veteran tance Program 2 (CEAP2): The processed 450 applications. pointments for these pro- ‘Add to compost, use as mulch in any of its policies, practices or CEAP2 program is for agricul- ‘This is not a new sign up) winter sunscald. grams over the phone and - Apply dormant oil for procedures. This includes but is tural producers who continue through email only. Please or till into garden plots. not limited to admissions, employ- to face market disruptions Ongoing: Wildfire and scale infested trees and + Clean and store garden and associated marketing Hurricane Indemnity Program call us at 580-928-3113, ext shrubs before temperatures and landscape tools. Coat ment, financial aid, and educa- costs because of COVID-19. Plus (WHIP+) Sign-up 2 or email us at oksayre-fsa@ fall below 40 degrees Fahren- with a light application of oil tional services. References within Sign-up ends on Dec 11. usda.gov to make your ap- heit. Follow label directions. to prevent rusting. Drain fuel this publication to any specific Anew application is required Wildfire and Hurricane pointment. + Continue to plant balled tanks, irrigation lines, and commercial product, process, or and bur lapped and container- hoses. Bring hoses indoors. service by trade name, trademark, ized trees. + Watch for arborvitae aphids, which tolerate cooler Fruits & Nuts - Delay pruning fruit trees until next February or March service mark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement by Oklahoma Maps for acreage temperatures in evergreen before bud break. Cooperative Extension Service. reporting are available Maintain body condition between Maps for Acreage Report- small grains including wheat, calving and the breeding season. In order to maintain pro- ing are Available barley, oats, triticale, rye, gram eligibility and benefits, Maps are now available at canola etc. you must file timely acreage (“Don’t let ‘em slip”) the Beckham County FSA Of- fice for acreage reporting pur- May 15, 2021-Spring planted oats, potatoes reports. Failure to file an acre- age report by the crop acreage poses. If you wish to receive July 15, 2021 - Perennial reporting deadline may One of the advantages for applies to fall calving cows as we are feeding a high protein your maps by e-mail, please forage including grasses and cause ineligibility for future fall-calving is the body condi- well. Seventy-five cows in year cube such as a 40% protein email Brian.pritchardeusda. alfalfa program benefits. FSA will tion of the cows at calving and seventy cows in year supplement, she will need gov and let me know if you For 2020 it will be the pro- time. After coming off good would like those emailed to not accept acreage reports two were randomly allotted about 3.75 pounds of supple- ducers responsibility to com- provided more than a year summer grasses, the cows to LOSE body condition from ment daily. If the supplement you or left in our lobby for plete these maps and return were mostly in good body calving (beginning February is a 30% supplement then you to pick up. Please see to the FSA office for us to after the acreage reporting condition (body condition 11) until mid April or MAIN- 5 pounds per day will be the following acreage report- load your acreage report and deadline. scores of5 and 6) and many TAIN body condition during needed. Maintaining the body ing deadlines for Beckham return that acreage report to Producers are encouraged had adequate quantities of the same time frame. Cows condition through the breed- County: you for signature by the filing to file their acreage reports as standing warm season forages were exposed to fertile bulls ing season should be rewarded Jan 15, 2021-Fall Planted deadline. soon as planting is completed. available to them. for 90 days each year starting with a high percentage calf Body condition score at May 1. Pregnancy rate was de- crop the following year. calving is the single most Applying for youth loans termined at 70 days after the CONTACT: Greg Hart- important trait determining breeding season. Cows that man| Beckham County OSU when a cow resumes heat were fed to maintain body Extension Center | (580) 928- cycles and therefore when condition from calving until 2139 | greg.hartmane she is likely to re-conceive for the beginning of the breeding okstate.edu the next calf crop. However, season averaged 94% preg- ‘The Farm Service Agency (FSA) makes + Comply with FSA's general eligibility it is also very important to nant, while those that calved Oklahoma State University, loans to youth to establish and operate requirements avoid condition loss between in similar body condition but in compliance with Title VI and agricultural income-producing projects in + Be unable to get a loan from other calving and the breeding lost nearly one full condi- VII ofthe Civil Rights Act of connection with 4-H clubs, FFA and other sources season to maintain excellent tion score were 73% rebred. agricultural groups. Projects must be planned rebreeding performance. Fall ‘The body condition that was 1964, Executive Order 11246 and operated with the help of the organization + Conduct a modest income-producing calving cows normally are in maintained throughout late as amended, Title IX of the advisor, produce sufficient income to repay project in a supervised program of work as. good body condition when pregnancy until calving time Education Amendments of 1972, the loan and provide the youth with practi- outlined above they calve in September and must be maintained until Americans with Disabilities cal business and educational experience. The + Demonstrate capability of planning, Act of 1990, and other federal maximum loan amount is $5,000. October. Body condition rebreeding to accomplish high managing and operating the project under changes from the time the rebreeding rates. laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, Youth Loan Eligibility Requirements: guidance and assistance from a project advi- cow calves until she begins By studying the nutri- the breeding season can also ent requirement tables for color, national origin, sex, age, sor. The project supervisor must recommend religion, disability, or status asa + Be a citizen of the United States (which the youth loan applicant, along with providing play a significant role in the lactating beef cows, we can includes Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, rebreeding success story. This learn that an 1100 pound cow veteran in any of its policies, prac- Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth adequate supervision. appears to be most important needs about 2.5 pounds tices or procedures. This includes For help preparing the application forms, of the Northern Mariana Islands) ora legal to those cows that calve in of crude protein per day. but is not limited to admissions, resident alien contact your Beckham County USDA Service the marginal condition score employment, financial aid, and range of “4” or “5S”. (Download and read OSU Circular E-974 “Nutrient educational services. References + Be 10 years to 20 years of age Center at 580-928-3113 or visit fsa.usda.gov. ‘A two-year Oklahoma Requirements of Beef Cattle”) within this publication to any Rooted in Local State University study shows She should receive approxi- specific commercial product, the impact of losing body con- mately 1 pound of protein process, or service by trade name, dition in the period from calv- from the standing grass and/ trademark, service mark, manu- ing to the start of the breed- or grass hay she consumes facturer, or otherwise does not ing season. This study was free choice. Therefore we constitute or imply endorsement conducted with spring-calving need to provide 1.5 pounds by Oklahoma Cooperative Exten- cows, but the “lesson-learned” of protein via supplements. If sion Service.