June 25, 2019 Issue, Page 5 of 8

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Schedule the “preg” check | of replacement heifers now For many years, in June, removed from the purposes. pasture use and winter feed did not get bred, then we will in compliance with Title VI cow-calf producers are replacement heifers, this Identifying and culling expense will still be lost be culling a female that will and VII ofthe Civil Rights reminded ofthe need to would be an ideal time to call open heifers early will and there will be no calf to be marketed at a noticeable Act of 1964, Executive Order schedule pregnancy checking and make arrangements with remove sub-fertile females eventually help pay the bills. discount compared to the 11246 as amended, Title IX of ofthe spring-calving your local veterinarian to from the herd. Lifetime This is money that can better price/pound that she would the Education Amendments replacement heifers. have those heifers evaluated cow studies from Montana be spent in properly feeding have brought this summer as ‘Many Oklahoma ranchers for pregnancy in about indicated that properly cows that are pregnant and amuch younger animal. of 1972, Americans with choose to breed the 60 days. In two months, developed heifers that were will be producing a salable Certainly the percentage of Disabilities Act of 1990, replacement heifers about a experienced palpaters should exposed to fertile bulls, but product the following fall. open heifers will vary from and other federal laws month ahead of the mature have no difficulty identifying DID NOT become pregnant Identifying the open heifers ranch to ranch. Do not be and regulations, does not cows in the herd. In addition, which heifers are pregnant were often sub-fertile shortly after (60 days) the concerned, if after a good discriminate on the basis of they like to use a shortened and which heifers are not compared to the heifers that breeding season is over heifer development program race, color, national origin, 45 to 60-day breeding season pregnant (open). Those did conceive. In fact, when will allow for marketing and adequate breeding for the replacement heifers. heifers that are determined the heifers that failed to the heifers while still young season, that you find that 10% sex, age, religion, disability, The next logical step is to to be “open” after this breed in the first breeding enough to go to a feedlot of the heifers still are not or status as a veteran in any determine which of these breeding season, should season were followed and be fed for the choice bred. Resist the temptation of its policies, practices or heifers failed to conceive in be strong candidates for throughout their lifetimes, beef market. “B” maturity to keep these open heifers procedures. This includes but their first breeding season. culling. Culling these heifers they averaged a 55% yearly carcasses (those estimated and “roll them over” to a fall- is not limited to admissions, This is more important today immediately after pregnancy calf crop. Despite the fact to be 30 months of age or calving herd. These are the than ever before. checking serves three very that reproduction is not a older) are very unlikely very heifers that you want employment, financial aid, As the bulls are being economically valuable highly heritable trait, it also to be graded Choice and to identify early and remove and educational services. makes sense to remove this cannot be graded Select. As from the herd. It just makes References within this genetic material from the aresult, the heifers that are good economic business publication to any specific herd so as to not proliferate two years of age or older commercial product, process, sense to identify and cull non- females that are difficult to will suffer a price discount. pregnant replacement heifers OKLAHOMA HAY get bred. Culling open heifers Feedlot buyers generally will not risk buying heifers as soon as possible. For more information or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer, or otherwise MARKET REPORT early will reduce summer forage and winter costs. If that will be over two years of age after being fed long contact Greg Hartman Beckham/Washita County does not constitute or imply the rancher waits until next enough to grade choice. If Extension at 580-928-2139 or endorsement by Oklahoma spring to find out which we wait until next spring to 580-832-3356 Cooperative Extension Alfalfa heifers do not calve, the identify which two year-olds Oklahoma State University, Service. Central Oklahoma: No trend established. Few loads Supreme quality new crop 140.00-150.00. Few loads Soilless food production Premium quality new crop 120.00-130.00. Eastern Oklahoma: No sales confirmed. Western Oklahoma: Premium quality new crop 120.00- 130.00. Several loads Good quality old crop 110.00. is topic of conference "= wy) agriculture or gardening isn’t Grass Hay possible. This could be due to Central Oklahoma: Good Bermuda 4 X 5 bales 30.00-45.00 soil pathogens in the area,” Dunn said. “This method per bale, 5 X6 bales 50.00-60.00. provides growers with more complete control of nutrient Western Oklahoma: Good quality new crop wheat hay 5X component, pH and growing environment, faster growth, 6 bales 50.00/bale. Few loads new crop wheat hay 80.00 per higher yields and easier ton. Good Bermuda horse quality 65.00-70.00 per bale in 5 X harvest. In addition, crop rotation or fallowing isn’t 6 bales, Good Bermuda cow hay 5 X 6 bales 45.00-60.00 per necessary.” bale, 4X 5 bales mixed grass 40.00-45.00 per bale. Several ‘Dunn pointed out disadvantages include Joads sorghum sudangrass 5 greater initial and operating X6 bales 37.50 per bale. costs than traditional soil methods, as well as having to learn the skills necessary Eastern Oklahoma: Mixed grass in 4 X 5 bales 20.00-30.00 to properly operate this new per bale. Mixed grass hay in 5 X 6 bales 30.00-50.00. Good type of growing environment. “By attending this bluestem hay delivered 85.00-105.00 per ton. Good Bermuda conference, participants in 5 X 6 bales 50.00-65.00 per bale. Good Bermuda 4 X 5 will take away a greater understanding of hydroponics bales 25.00-45.00 per bale, mostly 25.00-35.00. Prices are and aquaponics, how to Participants will have a chance to learn more about soilless food production in an dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted. upcoming workshop hosted by Oklahoma State University. Photo submitted. manage the systems, what crops can be grown and what is involved in running By Trisha Gedon all-day conference July 10, 9 experts sharing their a business related to soilless Division of Agricultural a.m. to 5 p.m., 201 Food and expertise on hydroponics, production,” Dunn said. Sciences and Natural Agricultural Products Center plant nutrition, disease and Donate A Boat Resources on the OSU campus. insect management, crops, organic and marketing,” “Afterwards they'll be able to improve current production or Car Today! STILLWATER, Okla. - If you have been wanting to Lynn Brandenberger, OSU Cooperative Extension food crops specialist, said Brandenberger said. “They'll discuss food production in a of food crops in a business they already have or will be BosyAngel controlled environment and much better informed of what Jearn more about soilless this conference is a great it takes to start a business.” food production, your opportunity for new and will provide key information Brandenberger said “2-Night Free Vacation!” opportunity has arrived. current growers to enhance to those exploring the participants also will have $00-700-BOAT (2628) Oklahoma State University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape their knowledge about food production in a controlled environment. possibilities soilless systems have to offer potential new growers. We'll also the opportunity to tour the new, state-of-the-art teaching greenhouses that are set www.boatangel.com Architecture is hosting an “We'll have industry discuss how hydroponic and to open for the fall 2019 ponent ag eth sO AA LORE aquaponics systems work, semester. as well as specifics on plant Conference registration WAKE nutrition and leafy and is $40 and includes lunch. Complete dispersal for fruiting crops.” ‘Those who wish to participate Bruce Dunn, professor, may register online at Vache Land and Cattle herbaceous ornamentals, https://tinyurl.com/y2zsi9tw. a said there are advantages to Registration deadline is July ENERGY producing foods using this 3. For registration questions, alternative growing method. contact Stephanie Larimer OVER 1,700 ACRES OF “The use of hydroponics at 404-744-5404 or email or aquaponics as part of a stephanie.larimer@okstate. MINERAL ACREAGE soilless production system edu. For more information PROPERTIES LOCATED IN MOST to grow food has advantages about the conference, email such as being used in places Brandenberger at lynn. COUNTIES IN OKLA. where traditional in-ground [email protected]. in Apache, OK WED. JULY 24TH at Apache Auction AT 9:00 A.M. Half Price Market 200 N.W. 114TH ST, OKC 300 head of 3-6 yr old spring pairs and 50 head of CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE AUCTION, BID LIVE Walk-In Bathtubs ON-LINE AT WWW.DAKIL.COM 3-6 yr old fall calving cows Ser aCERR For more information contac 580-354-7006 View films and descriptions online at www.apacheauction.com