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How wheat’s first hollow stem phase affects profits
How wheat’s first hollow stem phase affects profits
What to know for the 2024 season Wheat producers across the state are closely monitoring fields for signs of first hollow stem, the maturity stage of the plant that indicates the time to stop grazing cattle. Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle specialist, said first hollow stem is right around the corner. Timing is crucial in late winter and early spring. If stocker calves are pulled off grazing fields too early, producers risk losing the weight gain on their livestock. If calves are left on pastures too long after first hollow stem, wheat profit potential will drop. OSU Extension agricultural economist Eric DeVuyst said research shows producers should remove cattle from grazing fields before first hollow stem. By the numbers DeVuyst said grazing just one day after first hollow stem could cost $6.26 per acre in wheat yield loss. Producers could see a loss of $41 per acre if fields are grazed one week after first hollow stem. According to DeVuyst, Oklahoma- grown wheat would need to bring $2 per bushel and stocker calves would need to produce $1.90 per pound at finishing weight for producers to break even at harvest. Wheat would need to sell for $5.50 per bushel and stockers would require a market price of $5 per pound to justify grazing past first hollow stem. For more information, catch Paul Beck on “SUNUP,” the production agriculture television show of OSU Agriculture. Eric DeVuyst also discusses the financial aspects of grazing first hollow stem in a recent “SUNUP” segment. OSU Extension uses research- based information to help all Oklahomans solve local issues and concerns, promote leadership and manage resources wisely throughout the state’s 77 counties. Most information is available at little to no cost. 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
Attorneys and landowners say HB 4118 strips landowners of private property rights
Attorneys and landowners say HB 4118 strips landowners of private property rights
Oklahoma landowners and attorneys are firing back after a legislator issued a press release Wednesday claiming his bill protects poultry farmers from “wealthy, out-of-state activists suing them to promote a liberal environmental agenda.” 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
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Marvin Anderson
Marvin Anderson
Marvin Jay Anderson was born April 21st, 1933 to Marvin and Leona (Self) Anderson in Erick, OK. He passed on February 21st, 2024 in Elk City, OK at the age of 90 years and 10 months. 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
Vicki Ivester
Vicki Ivester
Vicki Lynn (Walker) Ivester, 73, died on February 18, 2024, at her second home in Norman, Oklahoma, surrounded by her family. A remembrance of Vicki will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 604 Hunter Lane in Sayre. All are welcome. 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
Elk City woman charged with possession of a fi rearm after a felony conviction
Elk City woman charged with possession of a firearm after a felony conviction
A 37-year-old Elk City woman has been charged with possession of a firearm after a felony conviction. 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
Elk City woman released after 32 counts of forgery and one count of second-degree burglary
Elk City woman released after 32 counts of forgery and one count of second-degree burglary
A 31-year-old Elk City woman has been released from the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with 32 counts of forgery in the second-degree and one count of second-degree burglary. 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
Elk City man held on $7K bond after being charged with grand larceny and possession of stolen property
Elk City man held on $7K bond after being charged with grand larceny and possession of stolen property
A 32-year-old Elk City man is in the Beckham County Detention Center on a $7,000 bond after being charged with one count of knowingly possessing stolen property and grand larceny. 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
Elk City Sex Offender jailed for failure to register
Elk City Sex Offender jailed for failure to register
A 76-year-old Elk City sex offender is being held on a $10,000 bond in the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with failure to register as a sex offender. 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
SWOSU Palooza Returns March 8
SWOSU Palooza Returns March 8
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is excited to announce the return of SWOSU Palooza, an annual concert that has become one of SWOSU’s most anticipated events since the first concert in 2000. Headlining this year’s event are Sundance Head, Chad Cooke Band, and The Damn Quails. 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
SWOSU HALO Officers Attend the 42nd USHLI National Conference
SWOSU HALO Officers Attend the 42nd USHLI National Conference
Three officers from the Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU)– President Uriel Luna, Vice President Liliana Diaz, and Secretary Michelle Chavez, alongside their Advisor Dr. Veronica Aguiñaga– recently participated in the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) National Conference held in Chicago from Feb. 15 to 17. 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
Lawmakers Agree to Eliminate Oklahoma’s Grocery Sales Tax
Lawmakers Agree to Eliminate Oklahoma’s Grocery Sales Tax
Oklahomans will soon get a little wiggle room in their grocery budget. 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
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