April 9, 2019 Issue, Page 5 of 10

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Jimm mn y Harrel Named 2019 Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame Inductee OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. same: Mr. Harrel’s passion for himself, he knows agriculture —During a special ceremony the agriculture industry runs is the backbone of our nation at the state capitol, Gov. Kevin deep. and has dedicated himself Stitt announced Mr. Jimmy “We are proud of all our to investing and supporting Harrel as the recipient of great Oklahoma farmers and the Governor's Outstanding ranchers, but we are excep- those directly and indirectly Achievement Award in Agri- tionally excited to honor involved in this great indus- culture. The Elk City rancher Jimmy Harrel this year as an try,” Norvell said. “And thanks became the 22nd inductee into outstanding agriculturist and to Mr. Harrel’s efforts, the the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall service-minded citizen,” Sec- Oklahoma Youth Expo is the of Fame, the state’s most pres- retary of Agriculture, Blayne largest youth event in Okla- tigious agricultural award. Arthur, said. “He raises the Harrel has always been bar for all people who would homa and is the world’s largest achampion for agriculture. like to promote Oklahoma’s junior livestock show.” Over the years, he has worn young people.” Countless state leaders were many different hats—FFA Harrel was nominated for in attendance to congratulate member, rancher, rural this honor by Tyler Norvell the honoree including Senator 2019 Agriculture Hall of Fame servant, agriculture education with the Oklahoma Youth ‘Murdock and Rep. Sanders, inductee, Mr. Jimmy Harrel, with instructor and owner of the Expo. Norvell applauded Har- who presented Harrel with Secretary of Agriculture, Blayne Bank of Western Oklahoma, a rel for his commitment to their premier agriculture lending organization and the youth of acitation for his immense Arthur. Photo submitted. bank. In each ofthese capaci- Oklahoma. contribution to the agriculture ties, one thing has stayed the “As a farmer and rancher industry in Oklahoma. OKLAHOMA HAY MARKET REPORT Alfalfa trade light on light to moderate demand. Supplies Planting Trees are generally light. Movement lighto moderate. Most or scratching the root system. being applied. contracts have been filled and delivered and current trade is Do not cut deeply into the ‘Mulching the New Tree - best described as clean-up of last year’s hay. Prices are rootball. New trees should be mulched steady but no upper end dairy have has been confirmed Backfilling the Planting using an organic mulch 1-3” sold for several weeks. Dripline—_ Hole - Fill in the planting deep and 5-6’ in diameter; Weather has delayed spraying this past week. Alfalfa hole (backfill) with native keep mulch at least 2-4” meadows are showing good growth and development. soil and tamp lightly. away from trunk of tree. Do Soil amendments are not not mound mulch up against necessary and may result in trunk of tree. The benefits of Alfalfa further complications such as mulching are: Central Oklahoma: Premium quality 200.00-210.00. Good Toot rot. Create a weed and turf-free quality 180.00-190.00. Fair quality no recent sales. Fertilizing - A new tree area. Mulch 2-4" deep. has a very limited capacity /f Keep mulch 4.6" Reduced plant competition for utilizing fertilizer until Eastern Oklahoma: No recent sales confirmed. Bring soil to exposed away from trunk. it becomes established. for water and nutrients. edge of rootball Regulate soil temperature | 2-3" above grade Heavy fertilization is not recommended at the time of and moisture. Western Oklahoma: Premium quality large square bales ieee planting. Excessive fertilizer Pruning the New Tree - 200,00-210.00. Good quality 180.00. Grinding hay no test. soil jine= (grade) < in the root zone can be Avoid overpruning new trees. damaging. If fertilizer must Leave the lower limbs intact Grass Hay be used at planting or in the if possible. Remove injured ‘Planting hole ~~ first growing season, apply a Central Oklahoma: Good quality Bermuda grass in 4X 6 (much wider than rootbail) or diseased branches only. controlled-release or liquid Overpruning may result in through 5X 6 bales mostly 60.00-70.00 per bale, instances to fertilizer at the lowest labeled sunscald and inhibit tree 80.00 per bale. Good quality mixed grass hay 5X S and 5X6 rate. growth. bales 50.00-60.00 per bale. Mixed grass 90.00-100.00 per ton. To ensure successful tree Planting the Tree- Preparing Watering the New Tree ~Newly planted trees Staking Trees - Stake Teff grass 5 X 6 bales 100.00 per bale. establishment, the following the planting area properly should be watered well at young trees sparingly and planting techniques and before planting is very the time of planting and briefly when possible. In fact, methods should be used. important. during establishment. Western Oklahoma: Good quality hay grazer 100.00 per When to Plant— The best Do not apply amendments prolonged staking can have Natural rainfall is usually ton, few by the bale in 5 X 5 1/2 bales at 85.00. Good quality time to plant most trees is to backfill. not adequate to provide the detrimental effects on the mixed grass round bales 90.00-110.00 per ton. Mixed grass 5 spring or fall; however, many Dig the planting hole two moisture needs of newly development of the tree. Too X 5 1/2 to 5X6 bales 55.00-70.00 per bale. Good quality containerized trees can be to three times the diameter planted landscape trees. often, staking materials end planted any time if handled of the tree’s rootball and up injuring or girdling the Teff grass 5 X 6 bales 100.00 per bale. Good bluestem hay properly. Plants installed no deeper than the rootball Generally, young plantings need an equivalent of one tree. delivered 5X 5 1/2 bales 75.00-80.00 per bale. during the growing season itself. inch of rain per week. Newly Stake trees when top-heavy are susceptible to high Since most Oklahoma soils planted trees may need to be or planted in windswept transpiration rates leading to are clay, plant trees 1-3” Eastern Oklahoma: Good Bermuda grass 5 X 6 bales drying of plant tissues. above grade. Plant trees at watered two or three times a areas. The material used to 60,00-70.00 per bale, few loads Bermuda grass delivered week in extremely hot, dry, attach the tree to the stake Early fall - best time for original grade in sandy soil. windy weather because their should be broad, smooth and 180,00 per ton. Teff grass 5 X 6 bales 100.00 per bale. Mixed container-grown and balled & Do not put crushed stone root systems cannot take up grass hay in 4 x 5 bales 55.00-65.00 per bale. burlapped (B&B) trees. or gravel in the bottom of the the amount of water needed somewhat elastic. Do not Mid-February through hole! to replenish the water lost stake the tree too rigidly. early April - bare-root. Remove the bag, container, through the leaves. Watch Always allow for sway. Tight Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise Handling Trees before and all strings and wires from for signs of wilting as an or prolonged staking results noted. Planting - Avoiding the trunk! The burlap of B&B indicator that the tree needs in an overall weaker tree that unnecessary damage and trees may be left on to decay. water. is more subject to girdling. stress to trees prior to Be sure to lay burlap back Apply water slowly at the Triple staking provides more planting will insure better away from trunk and cover base of newly planted trees. protection against strong success. with soil. This is especially important Keep the rootball moist. wind and lawn mowers. TROY J ONES Contractor & Homeowner If roots are excessive and for container grown plants as. Support stakes and guy wires Handle the tree by the circling inner walls of the pot, their soilless mixes can dry EQUIPMENT Farm & Ranch container, not by the trunk. score the outer edge of the while the bed or surrounding generally should be removed Preparing the Hole and rootball by slightly severing soil remains damp. If you after one growing season. OEE! 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