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August 11, 2021 News/AG Join the Bedlam Blood Battle and Give Blood MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs John W Standingwater Possession of CS Donors will rec eive choice of saving difference for a fellow on the Bloodmobile. of patients at more than 160 State of Okla vs Bree N McDaniel Possession of CS OSU or OU Bedlam t-shirt — Oklahoman. Successful blood donors will hospitals and medical facili- State of Okla vs George H Thomas Possession of CS & para~ Saturday, August 21, 2021 Join Northfork Electric Coop- receive their choice of an “OSU ties as well as all air ambu- phernalia August 6, 20218 Oklaho- erative at their 82nd Annual orange” or “OU crimson” Bed- lances statewide. Anyone who State of Okla vs Christopher L Bird Possession of CS & para- ma Blood Institute's Bedlam Meeting at a blood drive with lam t-shirt and choice of one is healthy and 16 years old* or Blood Battle is here, and no Oklahoma Blood Institute free adult admission to Science older can give blood. Blood can phernalia matter which side you're on, from 9:00 to 2:00, on Satur- Museum Oklahoma, one free be donated every 56 days. State of Okla vs Rebecca J Jackson Possession of CS your donation will make a life- day, August 21 at Sayre Park adult admission to Frontier Appointments to donate can FELONIES City Theme Park or two free be made online at obi.org or by State of Okla vs Anthony A Sheetz Possession of CS, calling 877-340-8777. While admissions to Safari Joe’s H2O COVID-19 vaccination is not firearm & stolen vehicle Northfork Electric Water Park. In addition, for a limited time required of blood donors, those State of Okla vs Vanessa A Dewilde Possession & only, all donors will receive He- who have been vaccinated can distribution of CS moglobin A1C blood sugar donate immediately, assum- State of Okla vs Jennifer G Welch DUS. Child ne- testing, which can help moni- ing they are feeling well. Blood glect. Possession of CS & paraphernalia. to Host 82nd tor diabetes risk. “No matter which team you're backing in the Bedlam Blood donation typically takes only about an hour, and one dona- tion saves up to three lives. State of Okla vs Nicholas A Garrett violation. Sexual abuse of child under 12 Protective order State of Okla vs Phillip E Biggs Protective order violation Battle, it's easy to come to- *16-year-olds must weigh at Annual Meeting gether with other fans to do- nate blood and our neighbors,” said Dr. John Armitage, Presi- dent and CEO of Oklahoma least 125 pounds and provide signed parental permission; 17-year-olds must weigh at MARRIAGES € DIVORCES Blood Institute. “Now, it’s also least 125 pounds; 18+ year olds must weigh at least 110 an easy and free way to test your average blood sugar level pounds. Photo ID required. MARRIAGE LICENSES to be better informed about Oklahoma Blood Institute is the Chase Johnson, Elk City- Mary Brobst, Elk City your health. We're excited to Gth-largest independent blood Blake Corbin, Elk City ~ Monica Windle, Elk City offer this testing to our donors center in the nation, providing Brandon Freeman, Canute ~ Brittniy Denson, Canute as part of their lifesaving blood more than 90% of Oklahoma's donation.” blood supply to over 160 hospitals DIVORCES Oklahoma Blood Institute re- and medical facilities. For more in- Robert Fisher vs Lara Fisher lies on 1,200 volunteer blood donors a day to meet the needs formation, visit obi.org. Stormy Ludwig vs Robert Ludwig Jr SamanthaRoles vs Tommy Roles Benefits of Rotational Grazing ‘There is a quote in the 1922 often said that stocking rates but increased total weaning sion Office: 580-928-2139 or USDA Yearbook of Agriculture weight per acre by 185%. Ad- [email protected]. can be doubled with rotational Ilike to refer to. ."The cheapest grazing. Another grazing ex- ditionally, hay requirements Oklahoma State Univer- of all feed is pasture because it periment looked at continuous were reduced by 60 to 80% sity, in compliance with Title furnishes a balanced ration at or rotational grazing of spring with rotational grazing. VI and VII of the Civil Rights alow cost and the cow does her calving cows on bermudagrass ‘There are costs associated Act of 1964, Executive Order own harvesting...but, in com- pastures. Continuous grazed with rotational grazing such as 11246 as amended, Title IX of paratively few cases is the full- pastures were stocked at a fencing, development of water the Education Amendments est possible use made of pas- moderate stocking rate, while resources, and possibility of of 1972, Americans with Dis- ture.” There is currently a lot reduced animal performance, abilities Act of 1990, and other rotationally grazed pastures NEEC Cashier, Tiffany Kropp, displays this year’s of interest in improved grazing but there are also many advan- federal laws and regulations, were stocked at either a moder- grand prize, a Kubota Z231KH Kommander mower, management, this is nothing ate or at double the moderate tages. Increased forage utiliza- does not discriminate on the sponsored by Lindley Farm Equipment. The runner-up new as the quote above indi- stocking rate. Pregnancy rates tion but with improved reten- basis of race, color, national drawn will walk away with $1,000 cash, sponsored by cates, and has certainly been were not impacted by grazing tion of desired forage species, origin, sex, age, religion, dis- R&R Powerline. the case for the last 30 years management or the increased potential increased total pro- ability, or status as a veteran that I have been involved in stocking rate, but cows lost ductivity of the ranch, reduced in any of its policies, practices Northfork Electric Coopera- erline, The recipients of those grazing management. more weight and body condi- drought risk among many oth- or procedures. This includes tive’s 82nd Annual Meeting prizes will be drawn and an- Rotational provides plants tion with high stocking rates ers. But, one producer told me but is not limited to admis- will be held under the pavilionnounced at the conclusion of within pastures rest from re- in rotational grazing. Calf his favorite benefit of rotation- sions, employment, financial at the Sayre Municipal Park on the business meeting. You do peated defoliation by graz- weaning weights were greatest al grazing is that when he goes aid, and educational services. Saturday, August 2Ist. Reg- not need to be present to win ers by separating the entire with continuous grazing and to check cattle, he only has to References within this publica- istration will begin at 9 a.m., prizes this year. pasture unit into several pad- were reduced by 20 pounds in look on 1/8th of the place and tion to any specific commercial and all members that register Members in attendance will docks. Paddocks are grazed in moderately stocked rotation- most of the time the cattle product, process, or service by turn and livestock are moved ally grazed pastures. Doubling come find him to put them on trade name, trademark, service their attendance will receive an also be eligible to win numer- on to the next paddock and the stocking rate with rota- fresh grass. mark, manufacturer, or other- NFEC cap and a hook paring ous door prizes. Kids prizes grazing is prohibited on the tional grazing reduced wean- For more information, con- wise does not constitute or im- knife. this year include four bicycles most recent paddock until the ing weights by 38 pounds com- tact Zack Henderson at the ply endorsement by Oklahoma Out of concern for our mem- for kids ages 10 and under. next grazing event in the cycle. parted to continuous grazing, Beckham County OSU Exten- Cooperative Extension Service. bers who aren’t quite comfort- Kids ages 11 to 16 can register ‘These systems can be as simple able with large gatherings at to win a pair of Beats head- with weekly rotations or com- this time we will again be of- phones or a drone, All kids plex with daily rotations. My fering drive thru registration. registering will also receive a preference is to have at least Welcome to The Please use the northeast en- gold $1 coin. 4 paddocks with 7 day grazing trance, where the NFEC bucket LfeSpring Home Health is go- event and 21-day rest for each grazing cycle, to get many of truck will have the flag raised, to enter the park. Drive thru registration will start at the RV ing to be on hand throughout the morning providing free health screenings and blood the benefits from rotational grazing; but I have worked with producers that have 30 pad- Beckham County Free Fair park entrance. pressure checks. The OBI docks and rotate large herds of Beckham County Activity Center Once registered, members will Blood Mobile will also be on- ‘over 200 cows daily. (Fair Barn) Sayre, Oklahoma have the option of remaining in site for a blood drive. You can Cattle grazing a single pas- Thursday- Saturday, September 9th-11th, 2021 their vehicle and listening to a schedule an appointment to do- ture at a moderate stocking (per instructions during regis- nate blood by calling Connie rate have the advantage of tration) short range FM broad- Ferrero at 928-3366 by 5 p.m. being able to select their diet from every plant from the en- cast of the meeting, or seating Friday, August 20. tire grazing area. This can lead will be available in and around Free swimming and miniature to improved performance, the pavilion for members who golf will be available through- because diet quality, protein, would like to be outside. If out the day. In addition to all and digestible energy can be you aren’t feeling well or are the fun and prizes it is our plan maximized by the grazing ani- a high risk for infection of Co- to provide a delicious barbecue mal since there are few limits vid-19, we highly encourage meal, grab and gostyle, catered to their diet selection. When you to stay home, or utilize the by Blue Mountain Smoke and we split pastures into multiple Thursday, September 9% ‘optional drive in/drive out reg- Screamin’ Jacks. Meals will be paddocks we limit access to preferred areas, plant species, 4:00 pm — 7:00pm Enter front building exhibits istration. boxed and ready to go to allow or plants; which will limit in- Western swing band, Sons of attendees the option to enjoy take, selectivity, and perfor- Friday, September 10" the Sage, will return to provide the meal at the park or take it mance... That is until the most 9:00 am ~ 11:00 am Enter front building exhibits entertainment from 9 to 10 a.m. home. desired plants in continuously Following the entertainment, NFEC members should be grazed pastures are over uti- 1:00 pm Judge front building exhibits the business portion of the watching for their registration lized and die out of the stand. (Exhibit building closed to public during judging) meeting will be called to order cards in the mail. You'll need Recent research was conducted by Jimmy Taylor, president of to bring your card, along with looking at the impact of graz- 4:00 pm Exhibit building re-opens to the public the board of trustees. During a photo ID to register at the ing management (continuous this time, elections for trustee meeting. Be sure to register vs rotational grazing) on stand 6:00 pm Livestock - weigh in’s & entry cards due counts of alfalfa interseeded positions in districts six (6) and before 10 a.m. to be eligible for into bermudagrass, and after seven (7) will be conducted. the grand prize drawings. 3 years alfalfa was 25% of the 7:00 pm Exhibit building closes Currently serving in districts You can learn more about this stand in rotationally grazed six (6) and seven (7) are Chris year’s meeting by visiting the pastures but only 10% in con- Saturday, September 11" Mackey and Charles Hickey. co-op’s Facebook page. tinuous pastures. 8:00 am Exhibit building opens Gary Roulet, CEO of Western Established in 1939, Northfork It is often said that con- Swine show begins followed by a 30-minute break Farmers and Chris Meyer, CEO Electric Cooperative serves tinuous grazing can lead to Money scramble during break of the Oklahoma Association 6,554 meters through 2,586 pastures that are overgrazed, Age groups 2-3 yr. old, 4-5 yr. old, 6-7 yr. old of Electric Cooperatives will miles of distribution lines in yet underutilized. Continu- Sheep show be featured speakers this year, all or portions of Beckham, ous grazing leads to poor uti- lization of forage, fertilization Goat show This year's grand prize win- Custer, Dewey, Greer, Harmon, and land resources, estimated Judge poultry and chickens by a 30-minute break ner will take home a Kubota Roger Mills and Washita coun- utilization of forage in con- Mini Hereford cattle Z231KH Kommander mower, ties. The Cooperative’s head- tinuous grazing is 25 50 35%. Beef cattle show sponsored by Lindley Farm quarters are located at 18920 E Rotational grazing increases Equipment in Cordell. The 1170 Rad in Sayre, OK. North- grazing efficiency to 65% in Pet Parade (or after beef show if running late) runner-up will receive $1,000 fork Electric is an equal oppor- well managed controlled graz- PICK UP EXHIBITS cash, sponsored by R&R Pow- tunity provider and employer. ing rotations. This is why it is 4:00pm Exhibit building closes,