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February 10,2021 News/Education Central Life Sciences partnership with the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation funds new scholarships OKLAHOMA CITY - Cen- be awarded to one graduate product sales in Oklahoma. men.org/webinars. that is a direct result of sup- Association and Oklahoma tral Life Sciences (Central) has student and three students Customers should proof of Central is excited to intro- port from industry partners Junior Cattlemen's Associa- partnered with the Oklahoma pursuing postsecondary purchases to Central's rebate duce themselves to a younger like Central Life Sciences,” tion. When you support the Cattlemen's Foundation (OCF) education will receive $1,000 website Altosidigr.com/rebate. generation of agriculturalists. 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Foundation was created to youth, and the preservation Sales, Feed Additives for CLS. Asa result, the scholarships agricultural youth. Register “The OCF scholarship pro- provide a charitable trust for of the Oklahoma beef cattle A $2,000 scholarship will are directly funded by through for the webinar at okcattle- gram has grown each year and the Oklahoma Cattlemen's industry and its traditions. Forcing spring flowering shrubs for indoor beauty ‘They say it is always bring a little color inside. fore, do not simply harvest the at a 45-degree angle creating as a floral preservative. should still keep them out darkest before dawn and1 When looking at a branch branches from one side of the more surface area for water After about 20-30 minutes, of direct sunlight. Forcing am sure ’'m not the only one to cut, you will notice the plant, instead take branches to be taken up. If you decide check the branches. They branches is a great way to add who feels the drab winter is flower buds have already been from different sides of the to harvest branches when likely have sucked up a lot of alittle color to the end ofa getting a little boring. If you developed. Although these shrub to leave an even look the temperatures are below the water and you will need to long winter. are anxiously anticipating buds developed last season, overall. Or perhaps, if there is freezing, after recutting the add more, keeping it at a level CONTACT: Greg Hartman| springs first pop of color, you they have to endure about 8 one side that is crowded this branches, you will need to im- of about 3 inches. Until these may want to try forcing some weeks of temperatures below is an opportunity to remove merse the entire branch under branches break bud, keep a Beckham County OSU Extension spring flowering shrubs and 40 degrees before you can some of those branches. Usu- cool water for several hours or close eye on the water level to Center | use them at flower arrange- force them to bloom. Later ally you want branches that overnight. You can use either ensure they do not dry out. (580) 928-2139 | greghart- ments to bring a little spring winter, typically we have past are 6-18 inches long depend- a plastic tub or bathtub. This Keep them in a cool, partially [email protected] cheer into our home. 8 weeks and as we get closer to ing on what container you will gradually acclimate the shaded area of the house. Oklahoma State University, Select spring-flowering the time, they would naturally intend to use. Keep in mind branches to warmer tempera- When the buds begin to in compliance with Title VI and shrubs and trees, such as bloom the buds begin to swell a heavy, taller vase is often ture preventing them from show color, remove them from VII of the Civil Rights Act of forsythia, quince, and bridal more and more. This makes it better to support large woody bursting prematurely. the storage bucket and ar- 1964, Executive Order 11246 wreath spirea, because they easier to force them or “trick” stems. Branches that are cut when range them in a more decora- as amended, Title IX of the develop their buds in fall them into thinking it is time If you want to collect temperatures are above freez- tive, watertight container or Education Amendments of 1972, before they go dormant. This to bloom. spring blooming fruit trees, ing do not need to submerged vase. Make sure the container is also the reason you typically Carefully, cut a few branch- then look from branches with completely in water. Simply can hold plenty of water for Americans with Disabilities Act of do not want to prune them es from the shrub and make 1990, and other federal laws and several spurs on them. Spurs put them in a bucket of warm them and taller, heavier until after they are finished sure to cut the branches close are these short compact side water (about 110 degrees F) containers tend to work better regulations, does not discrimi- flowering in the spring, be- toa branch or bud so as not shoots, which bear the flowers that covers about 3 inches as they will hold the branches nate on the basis of race, color, cause you would be removing to leave any stubs. Also, while and ultimately bear the fruit of the stems. Let this set for upright and not tip over with national origin, sex, age, religion, those flower buds. However, we normally do not be pruning on that tree. Keep in mind 20-30 minutes. If you have the weight of the branches. disability, or status as a veteran in this case you are intention- spring-flowering shrub at this if you are collecting those a floral preservative, you can Because you are just work- in any of its policies, practices or ally cutting a few branches to time of year, since you are cut- branches for flowers, then add it also to help prolong the ing with branches there is not procedures. This includes but is remove. This will not be that ting back some the branches big of a loss to the outdoor you want to think about it as if there is no way those branches life of the branches. If you do much design talent require, not limited to admissions, employ- are going to produce fruit for not have floral preservative, you can pretty much just stick ment, financial aid, and educa- display and at the same time you were pruning it. There- you later, but if your tree is a you can make a solution using them in the container, put the tional services. References within good size that shouldn’t bea some items that you likely taller ones in the center. Vases this publication to any specific concern as there would still have at home - white vinegar, of one type of plant look very commercial product, process, or Garden tips for be ample fruiting branches sugar, household chlorine striking, but to add more color remaining. bleach, and water. To 1 quart you can also mix branches service by trade name, trademark, After collecting your of water, add 2 tablespoons of from different spring-flower- service mark, manufacturer, or branches from the garden, you white vinegar, 2 tablespoons ing shrubs. otherwise does not constitute or will want to make a second cut of sugar, and half a teaspoon ‘You can place your ar- imply endorsement by Oklahoma February on them. This cut should be of bleach. Mix this up and use rangement in more light but Cooperative Extension Service. Trees & Shrubs Fertilize trees, including fruit and nut trees and shrubs, Turf A product containing glyphosate plus a broadleaf The third stage of calving: shedding of fetal membranes according to a soil test. (HLA- herbicide can be used on dor- 6412) mant bermuda in January or Most bare-rooted trees February when temperatures and shrubs should be planted are above 50 degrees F for in February or March. (HLA- winter weed control. ‘The process of “calving” ally unbuttoning the attach- istration of antibiotics usually 1964, Executive Order 11246 6414) Vegetables or parturition in beef cattle is ments. However, research has will help against infection. as amended, Title IX of the Finish pruning shade trees, Cool-season vegetable defined by three stages. Stage shown that improper manual Remember to follow the label Education Amendments of 1972, summer flowering shrubs transplants can still be started Toccurs about 4 to 24 hours removal can be detrimental recommended withdrawal Americans with Disabilities Act of and hedges. Spring blooming for late spring garden plant- prior to calving. The major to uterine health and future date before marketing any shrubs such as forsythia may ing. 1990, and other federal laws and event during stage Iis the conception rates. Therefore, cows that were treated with regulations, does not discrimi- be pruned immediately after By February 15 many dilation of the cervix. Stage II manually pulling on the antibiotics. More information flowering. Do not top trees cool-season vegetables like occurs in about 30 minutes in retained placenta is strongly about working with cows and nate on the basis of race, color, or prune just for the sake of cabbage, carrots, lettuce, peas adult cows and about 1 hour in discouraged. When a cow calf national origin, sex, age, religion, heifers at calving time can be disability, or status asa veteran pruning. (HLA-6409) and potatoes can be planted. first calf heifers (when all goes operator notices a cow that found at the Oklahoma State Look for arborvitae aphids (HLA-6004) well) and is the time when the “did not clean” in 12 hours af- University Extension publica- in any of its policies, practices or on many evergreen shrubs General calf passes through the birth ter calving, close observation tion E-1006 “Calving Time procedures, This includes but is during the warmer days of Base any plant fertilization canal and is delivered into is suggested. If the cow shows Management for Beef Cows not limited to admissions, employ- early spring. ona soil test. For directions, the world. The third stage of any signs of ill health, such as. and Heifers”. ment, financial aid, and educa- Gall-producing insects on contact your county Extension calving is the shedding of the droopy ears, lethargic behav- CONTACT: Greg Hartman| tional services. References within oaks, pecans, hackberries, etc. Educator. placenta or fetal membranes. this publication to any specific need to be sprayed prior to Provide feed and unfro- ior, or poor appetite, this may Beckham County OSU Extension In cattle this normally occurs indicate that an infection of Center | commercial product, process, or bud break of foliage. zen water for your feathered the uterus has begun. Con- Dormant oil can still be friends. in less than eight to 12 hours. (580) 928-2139 | greghart- service by trade name, trademark, ‘The membranes are consid- tact your local large animal man@okstate,edu service mark, manufacturer, or applied to control mites, galls, Clean up birdhouses before ered retained if after 12 hours otherwise does not constitute or overwintering aphids, etc. spring tenants arrive during veterinarian for the proper Oklahoma State University, (EPP-7306) the middle of this month, they have not been shed. In management of the retained in compliance with Title VI and imply endorsement by Oklahoma some rare cases, the entire placenta. Prescribed admin- VII ofthe Civil Rights Act of Cooperative Extension Service. Fruit & Nuts ‘Avoid salting sidewalks placenta is held in the uterus Spray peaches and nec- for damage can occur to plant 80 there is no exposed portion. tarines with a fungicide for prevention of peach leaf curl material. Use alternative com- mercial products, sand or kitty litter for traction. ‘This condition may go unno- ticed until the cow shows an i art Health Awareness before bud swell. (EPP-7319) abnormal uterine discharge or Mid-February is a good CONTACT: Greg Hartman | an odor characteristic of tissue ie Only ONE hospital in time to begin pruning and fer- Beckham County OSU Extension degeneration. Carpiac Catcium ScREENING tilizing trees and small fruits. Center | ‘The actual cause of a Western Oklahoma can scan Collect and store graft- (580) 928-2139 | greg.hart- retained placenta is usually It can detect your risk for wood for grafting pecans later. [email protected] very difficult to pinpoint. Any your heart with 64 slice CT heart disease by this spring. Oklahoma State University, time a cow calves prematurely, Begin planting blackber- in compliance with Title VI and such as aborted fetus, deliver- scanner that delivers an measuring calcium levels ries, raspberries, strawberries, VII ofthe Civil Rights Act of grapes, asparagus and other 1964, Executive Order 11246 ing twins or triplets, induced ultra-low-dose of radiation in your arteries. calving, or premature delivery, PLus IT IS... perennial garden crops later as amended, Title IX of the the risk ofa retained placenta that makes it safe for you this month, Choose fruit varieties that Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of is greatly increased. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies have and your loved ones. + Quick have a proven track record for 1990, and other federal laws and also been linked to retained + PAINLESS Oklahoma's conditions. Fact Sheet HLA-6222 has a recom- regulations, does not discrimi- nate on the basis of race, color, placentas. In dairy research, THE cHoice IS SIMPLE. deficiencies of vitamins A and mended list. national origin, sex, age, religion, E have been implicated. Also, Flowers disability, or status as a veteran insufficient dietary intakes Force spring flower- in any of its policies, practices or of the minerals selenium and ing branches like forsythia, procedures. This includes but is copper have been suggested as quince, peach, apple, and wei- gela for early bloom indoors. not limited to admissions, employ- ment, financial aid, and educa- causes of retained placentas. LET US However, supplementation CHECK YOUR pereit coe $25 Forced spring bulbs should tional services. References within with any of the vitamins or begin to bloom indoors. Many this publication to any specific minerals implicated has not need 10-12 weeks of cold, dark conditions prior to blooming. commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, been shown to completely eliminate the risk of a retained SCHEDULE Topay! 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