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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
Fishing Report
Fishing Report
NORTHWEST Foss: February 26. Elevation is 0.5 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 49°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Walleye good on jigs and worms around dam and main lake. Striped bass hybrids good in deep water. Crappie fair at 40 ft. deep. Catfish fair on stinkbait or cut bait. Report submitted by Clint Carpenter, game warden stationed in Custer County. 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
SWOSU Names Spring 2024 Dr. Ken Rose Memorial Scholars
SWOSU Names Spring 2024 Dr. Ken Rose Memorial Scholars
Skylar Croskey of Chickasha, Jase Hammersley of Gould, Ryan Kellar of Albany (OR), and Jayce Lovelady of Fletcher have been named the Dr. Ken Rose Memorial Scholars for the 2023-2024 Academic Year at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU). 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
Sayre High School Academic Team
Sayre High School Academic Team
Attended the Oklahoma Great Plain Academic Conference Awards Banquet and received the following awards: 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
Chili Cook Off Winner
Chili Cook Off Winner
The Friends of the Sayre Public Library (FOTSPL) hosted their first annual Chili cook off and Silent Auction February 3rd at the Methodist Church in Sayre to help raise funds for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program. 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
Voter Registration Deadline Approaches
Voter Registration Deadline Approaches
Friday , March 8 th , is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 2 nd Board of Education General Election , Roger Mills County Election Board Secretary Jana Maddux said today. 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
Request An Emergency Ballot For The March 5 th Election
Request An Emergency Ballot For The March 5 th Election
Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 19 th and are unable make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot. 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
Election Day Reminders And Tips
Election Day Reminders And Tips
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 th , for the Presidential Preferential Primary Election . Roger Mills County Election Board Secretary Jana Maddux offers these important tips to voters–especially those who will be casting a ballot for the first time. 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
To Fear Or Not To Fear
To Fear Or Not To Fear
I get many questions about biblical “contradictions.” . The supposed contradictions are usually mixed with nagging anxiety. Wrong fear is like a fog that creates confusion and even more afraid-ness. A reader asks: “Dr. Dixie, the Bible tells us that we are to fear God, but on the other hand, not to be anxious. I often feel anxious when I think about God, so how can I be both fearful and not fearful? This seems like another time when the Bible contradicts itself!” 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
Series Of Unfortunate Events Puts Friendship In Question
Series Of Unfortunate Events Puts Friendship In Question
Dear Abby 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
Sports
Sports
The Merritt Oilerettes 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
Elk City High School Sports Schedule
Elk City High School Sports Schedule
BASKETBALL (Girls): Date Where Opponent Time Feb-28 Wagoner Wagoner 1:00 p.m. 03/01/2024 11:00 PM
Beckham County Record