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Agriculture Tuesday, ovember 12, 2019 (i The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Page 5 USDA issues safety-net and Voting begins for 2019 Farm conservation payments to Service Agency Oklahoma Farmers County Committee Elections Eligible Voters to Receive ing disaster and emergency or cooperate in an FSA pro- (STILLWATER, OK) year. FSA anticipates issuing rapeseed, safflower, crambe, Ballots Week of Nov. 4 programs.” -- Oct. 22, 2019 - The U.S. more payments in November gram to be eligible to vote in sesame seed, seed cotton, WASHINGTON — The To be counted, ballots Department of Agriculture’s once USDA’s National Ag- the county committee elec- long grain rice, medium U.S. Department of Agri- must be returned to the local tion. Producers who super- Farm Service Agency (FSA) ricultural Statistics Service grain rice and temperate Ja- culture (USDA) will begin FSA county office or post- in Oklahoma is processing publishes additional com- mailing ballots on Novem- marked by December 2. vise and conduct the farming $81,363461 in Agriculture modity prices for the 2018 ponica rice. ber 4 to eligible farmers and Each committee has three operations of an entire farm, Risk Coverage (ARC) and crop. Also, this week, USDA ranchers across the country to 11 elected members who but are not of legal voting Price Loss Coverage (PLC) In Oklahoma, 77 counties began issuing 2019 CRP for the Farm Service Agen- serve three-year terms of payments for the 2018 crop have experienced a drop in payments to support volun- age, also may be eligible to year. Additionally, Okla- price or revenues below the cy (FSA) county committee office. One-third of county vote. tary conservation efforts on elections. committee seats are up for Producers can find out if homa FSA will distribute benchmark price established $19,905,411 in Conserva- by the ARC or PLC pro- private lands. In Oklahoma, “Our county committee election each year. Newly members play a key role in elected committee mem- their local administrative tion Reserve Program (CRP) grams and will receive pay- 7,206 landowners will re- our efforts to provide as- bers will take office Janu- area is up for election and if rental payments to landown- ments. ceive compensation for their sistance to producers,” said ary 1, 2020. County com- they are eligible to vote by ers to support voluntary con- Producers who had 2018 efforts to improve water FSA Administrator Rich- mittee members help FSA contacting their local FSA servation efforts on private covered commodities en- rolled in ARC-CO can visit quality, reduce soil erosion ard Fordyce. “We value make important decisions county office. Eligible voters lands. “Our safety net programs www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-ple and improve wildlife habitat the local input of the over on its commodity support 7,000 members nationwide programs, conservation pro- who did not receive a ballot help provide certainty and for payment rates applicable on 607,363.15 acres enrolled who provide their valuable grams, indemnity and disas- in the mail can pick one up stability to Oklahoma farm to their county and each cov- in CRP throughout the state. at their local FSA county of- families affected by fluctu- ered commodity. For farms knowledge and judgment as ter programs, and emergen- “Annual rental payments decisions are made about the cy programs and eligibility. fice. Visit fsa.usda.gov/elec- ating market prices,” Scott and covered commodities Biggs, State Executive Di- enrolled in 2018 PLC, the through the Conservation services we provide, includ- Producers must participate tions for more information. Garden tips for rector in Oklahoma said. following crops met pay- Reserve Program help farm- “When reviewing payments, ment triggers: wheat, barley, ers and landowners who it’s important to remember peanuts, corn, grain sor- want to take sensitive land that ARC and PLC payments ghum, dry peas, lentils and by county can vary because canola. Oats and soybeans out of production in order to average county yields will did not meet 2018 PLC pay- improve water quality, pre- November differ.” ment triggers. vent soil erosion or create FSA began _ processing 2018 PLC payment rates wildlife habitat,” Biggs said. payments for 2018 ARC- for the following covered For more information County (ARC-CO) or PLC commodities have not been on covered commodities that determined: large chickpeas, about USDA programs or to triggered payments on en- small chickpeas, sunflower locate your FSA county of- Lawn & Turf enheit. Follow label direc- nuts immediately to elimi- rolled farms in the 2018 crop seed, flaxseed, mustard seed, fice, visit www.farmers.gov. Fertilize _cool-season tions. nate deterioration of the ker- grasses like fescue with Continue to plant balled nel. Treating canine lpound nitrogen per 1000 and burlapped and contain- Miscellaneous sq. ft. erized trees. Leftover garden seeds can Continue to mow fescue as Watch for _ arborvitae be stored in an airtight con- needed at 2 inches and water aphids, which tolerate cooler tainer in the refrigerator or urinary incontinence during dry conditions. temperatures in evergreen Control broadleaf win- shrubs. freezer until next planting ter weeds like dandelions. Flowers. season. Discard seeds over 3 (HLA-6601) Tulips can still be success- years old. (STILLWATER) — Does In fact, dogs that weigh 45 nized. Keep falling leaves off fully planted through the Gather and shred leaves. your dog leak urine? Well, pounds or more have been Fortunately, there are a va- fescue to avoid damage to middle of November. Add to compost, use as you are not alone! Uri- reported to have an inconti- riety of treatments and most the foliage. Leave foliage on aspara- mulch or till into garden nary incontinence, or leak- nence incidence of 12 per- cases of incontinence can be Tree & Shrub gus, mums, and other peren- plots. ing urine, poses a common cent to 31 percent. easily managed. If your dog Prune deciduous trees in nials to help insulate crowns Clean and store garden and problem in dogs as they age, In contrast, dogs that are develops urine leakage, con- early part of winter. Prune from harsh winter condi- landscape tools. Coat with particularly for female dogs. not spayed rarely develop tact your veterinarian. Your only for structural and safety tions. a light application of oil to Urethral sphincter mech- urine leakage, with only veterinarian will speak with purposes. Bulbs like hyacinth, nar- prevent rusting. Drain fuel anism incompetence, or around 1 percent reporting you about the nature of the Wrap young, thin-barked cissus and tulip can be pot- tanks, irrigation lines, and USMI for short, is the typi- incontinence. This causes incontinence and your dog’s trees with a commercial pro- ted in containers for indoor hoses. Bring hoses indoors. cal form of incontinence in some to question the benefits general urination behaviors tective material to prevent forcing. winter sunscald, Fruits & Nuts For more information con- dogs. This disorder is often of spaying. Still, in addition and perform an evaluation, referred to as “spay inconti- to population control, there including a physical exami- Apply dormant oil for Delay pruning fruit trees tact Greg Hartman Beck- nence” because it appears in are several health benefits to nation and routine blood scale infested trees and until next February or March ham/Washita County Ex- female dogs after they have having your dog spayed, in- and urine testing. Once the shrubs before temperatures before bud break. tension at 580-928-2139 or been spayed. The cause of cluding a decreased risk for cause of your dog’s incon- fall below 40 degrees Fahr- Harvest pecans and wal- 580-832-3356 incontinence in these pa- the development of mamma- tinence is determined, your tients is most likely related ry cancer. If you have ques- veterinarian will customize to decreased estrogen levels tions regarding the pros and a treatment. eveNne & AR4p associated with removing cons of spaying your female The most common form of re 4%q Public Notice & Agenda the ovaries during the spay. dog, consult your veterinar- treatment is a daily medica- With USMI, many patients ian. tion. Medications for incon- Special Tribal Council Meeting begin to leak small amounts Incontinence can result tinence are up to 95 percent of urine in their sleep. You in a variety of problems for effective and completely re- 10:00 A.M. may notice a small amount dogs including skin irrita~ solve the urine leakage for November 23, 2019 of urine on their bedding or tion and increased risk for a most affected patients. A Watonga Community Hall where they were laying af- urinary tract infection. Urine few dogs will not fully re- Watonga, Oklahoma ter they wake up. For some leakage impacts more than spond to medication alone, dogs, this can progress to a our dear pet — the pet own- but there are advanced non- point where they have dif- er and family are affected surgical and surgical proce- ficulty holding their urine as well. Soiled pet bedding, dures that can help any dog In accordance with the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes’ Constitution, pursuant to Article V. §. 2 (c). the Tribal even when awake. carpet and furniture are frus- achieve continence. Con- Council shall have the power to authorize the Governor to enter into treaties, compacts, or any contract It’s estimated that between trating and costly to clean sultation with a veterinarian 5 percent and 20 percent of and maintain. This can result who specializes in urinary Pursuant to Article V, §3 (b). Special Meetings of the Tribal Council may:be called by five members of the spayed dogs develop USMI in indoor dogs being relocat- system disorders, such as a Legislature or by petition signed by one hundred fifty Members of the Tribe: All requests for a Special and urine leakage. The larg- ed to live as outdoor dogs, veterinary internal medicine M wg of the Tribal Council shall be submitted to the Coordinator of the Office of Tribal Council. Upon er the dog, the more likely it relinquished to shelters, and specialist, should be consid- receipt of a valid petition, the Coordinator ofthe Office of Tribal Council shall call the Special Meeting. The is to develop incontinence. in severe cases, even eutha- ered in this group of patients. purpose of the Special Meeting shall be indi ed in the request for the Spe | Meeting and no other business shall be conducted at the Special Meeting, Pursuant to Article V, § ( ¢). The Coordinator ofthe Office of Tribal Council shall provide notice of all Regular Have a photo or Meetings and Special Meetings ofthe Tribal Council at least fifteen days before such Meeting. Pursuant to Article V, § 2 (d); Resolution No. 100408ATC-002 and § 4 ( c) requires all RESOLUTION(S) SUBMITTED at least thirty days befor h Annual Meeting and Special Meeting of the Tribal Council. Story to tell? Agenda items for Special Tribal Council Meeting to be held on November 23, 2019 are as follows: 1. Resolution approving the Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity in the same form, as contained in the Joan agreement between the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and Bank of America, N.A. for the construction of Lucky Star Casino- Watonga hotel and related facilities on Highway 270, Watonga, Reach out to us at Oklahoma. 2. Approve the creation ofthe Department of Parks and Recreation. [email protected] Phone numbers: Main: |-800-247-4612 Office: 405-422-7430/ cell: 405-416-0726 email: mbigfoot@cheyenneandarapaho-nsn,gov