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8 - The Beckham County Record June 7, 2023 we TOMORROW | Fishin Repor Garden Tips For June or removing faded ones, cut SOUTHWEST back toa leaflet facing the out- Ellsworth: May 28. Eleva- side of the bush to encourage tion is 3.5 ft. below normal open growth and air circula- and stable, water temperature David Hillock, Associate fertilize fescue and other Pine needle disease treat- tion. Extension Specialist cool-season grasses during ments are needed again in Stake tall perennials be- First National Bank 75°F and murky. ( USGS Lake the summer. mid-June. fore toppling winds arise. & Trust of Elk City Level) Saugeye excellent on Dollar spot disease of For additional information crankbaits, slabs, and small General Landscape Remove tree wraps during please contact Beckham County lures around main lake and Find someone to water lawns can first become visible the summer to avoid potential Extension office at 580-928- plants in the house and gar- in mid-May. Make certain fer- disease and insect buildup. 2139. x shorelines. Blue and channel tilizer applications have been catfish fair on chicken liver, den while on vacation. Har- adequate before applying a Softwood cuttings from Oklahoma State Universi- punch bait, and shad around vesting vegetables and mow- fungicide. new growth of many shrubs ty, in compliance with Title VI flats and points. Crappie fair ing the lawn are a must and Seeding of warm-season will root if propagated in a and VII of the Civil Rights Act on jigs and minnows around imply that someone is home. grasses should be completed moist shady spot. of 1964, Executive Order 11246 brush structure, docks, and Mulch ornamentals, vege- by the end of June (through Protect trees from lawn- as amended, Title IX of the Ed- rocks. Report submitted by tables, and annuals to reduce July for improved varieties mowers and weed eaters by ucation Amendments of 1972, Mike Carroll, game warden soil crusting, and to regulate such as Monaco and Yukon) to mulching or using protective Americans with Disabilities Act stationed in Comanche Coun- temperatures and moisture reduce winterkill losses. aerated covers. of 1990, and other federal laws ty. during hot summer months. Brown patch disease of Fruit and Nut and regulations, does not dis- Fort Cobb: May 28. Ele- vation is normal and stable, Mulching will reduce about cool-season grasses can be a 70 percent of the summer problem. Renovate overgrown criminate on the basis of race, strawberry beds after the last color, national origin, sex, age, Farm Credit water temperature 68°F and yard maintenance. White grubs will soon be harvest. Start by setting your religion, disability, or status as a WESTERN OKLAHOMA stained. (USACE Lake Level) Remain alert for insect emerging as adult June Bee- lawnmower to its highest set- veteran in any of its policies, prac- damage. Add spider mite to tles. Watch for high popula- ting and mow off the foliage. tices or procedures. This includes Elk City Blue and channel catfish fair on chicken liver and hot dogs the list. Foliage of most plants tions that can indicate po- Next thin crowns 12 to 24 but is not limited to admissions, around main lake. Report becomes pale and speckled; ju- tential damage from later life inches apart. Apply recom- employment, financial aid, and niper foliage turns a pale yel- cycle stages as grubs in the mended fertilizer, preemer- educational services. Referenc- Farmer’s submitted by Justin Cornett, game warden stationed in lowish color, Shake a branch summer. gence herbicide if needed and es within this publication to any Caddo County. over white paper and watch Trees and Shrubs keep watered. specific commercial product, pro- for tiny specks that crawl. Flowers cess, or service by trade name, Co-op Lawtonka: May 28. Ele- Watch for first generation fall Vigorous, unwanted limbs Pinch back leggy annuals vation is 3 ft. below normal webworm. should be removed or short- to encourage new growth. Fer- trademark, service mark, man- and stable, water temperature Turfgrass ened on new trees. Watch for tilize and water appropriately. ufacturer, or otherwise does not 74°F and clear. (USACE Lake Fertilize warm-season forks in the main trunk and Feed established mums constitute or imply endorsement Level) Crappie fair on jigs and grasses at 0.5 to 1 Ib. N per remove the least desirable and other perennials. by Oklahoma Cooperative Exten- minnows around docks and rocks. Saugeye good on crank- baits and small lures around YES 1,000 square feet. Do not trunk as soon as it is noticed. When picking fresh roses sion Service main lake. Report submitted by Mike Carroll, game warden stationed in Comanche Coun- Prolonged drought leaves mark on beef industry FINANCE ty. By Gail Ellis “Everything is starting to an issue, but we would have ers are pulled off the market ‘Tom Steed: May 30. Eleva- tion is 6 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature STILLWATER - Drought throughout the Southern green up, and that helps our mood and outlook,” she said. “L hope this is the start of the had to reduce numbers due to water needs,” he said. But in February, Burchett’s and retained on the ranch. High prices are a good Weekly turnaround. You've just got thing in theory, but for those Weather 72°F and murky. (USACE Lake Plains has taken its toll on area of northeast Oklahoma Level) Striped bass, striped Oklahoma cattle producers to have hope and faith that received a lifesaving rain that ranchers who had to liquidate bass hybrids, white bass, and over the past two years. Ponds things will work out.” filled some ponds and allevi- and now want to get back in are dry, pastures are brown Two-and-a-half hours ated the drought’s intensity. the game, the price to play will saugeye good on crankbaits, and cattle herds have been liq- north, rancher Johnny Owens Timely showers also fell in be very expensive. jigs, and minnows around uidated, especially in western owns yearlings near Buffalo in March and April, and now Bur- Thursday 80/63 main lake and points. Blue Oklahoma. northwestern Oklahoma. He chett is developing a pasture “High input costs and and channel catfish good on Drought Monitor maps has 50% fewer cattle this year recovery plan after two years drought impacts mean a little Thunderstorm cut bait and stinkbait around from the Oklahoma Mesonet and said if his area doesn’t re- ofpoor forage yields. bit slower recovery process consistently displayed a prom- ceive additional rain soon, he “We're going to top dress than the last drought,” Peel brush structure, flats, and inent drought line slashing will be forced to sell his stock. our pasture more for a quick- 58% precipitation rocks. Report submitted by across the state from north- er healing process,” Burchett said, referring to the drought “Since last August, up un- David Smith, game warden east to southwest. Now that til three weeks ago when we said. “Even in drought years, from 2011 to 2013. “We had stationed in Kiowa County. rain has fallen across much got a couple of inches of rain, we didn’t skip on weed spray. two years of high cattle pric- Waurika: May 28. Eleva- of the state this past month, we've had almost no moisture You want every little bit of es in 2014 and 2015, but this Friday 80/64 tion is normal and falling, weary producers wonder if a whatsoever,” he said. “We have moisture to go to grass, and time around, we'll see a rela- water temperature 74°F and long-awaited recovery is near. 20% of what our normal grass we've fertilized a little now Difficult decisions on the growth would be this time of that it's more affordable.” tively elevated cattle price sit- Scattered Storms murky. Striped bass hybrids, horizon. year.” ‘The countdown to recovery uation for an extended period white bass, and saugeye good Families who have devoted After dusting in wheat last Improving weather condi- of time.” 37% precipitation on crankbaits, minnows, generations of blood, sweat fall with no moisture, Owens tions are chipping away at the Tighter supplies, higher small lures, and spinnerbaits and tears to their herds have and his Harper County neigh- broader area of drought, but prices around main lake, points, held on as long as they can but could still face difficult deci- bors are facing a failed wheat drought recovery takes years, crop. Owens grazed his failed said Derrell Peel, Oklahoma While ranchers watch the and shorelines. Crappie good sions this summer. wheat, and others have fol- State University Extension skies for rain, beef consumers Saturday 82/63 on minnows, PowerBait, and Lindsay Coker and her lowed suit to buy time. livestock marketing specialist. can expect to feel the effects of tube jigs around main lake, brother left careers in Hous- “It’s too expensive to feed In his latest segment on SUN- a drought-stricken industry. Partly Cloudy shorelines, and weed beds. ton to move back home with all winter and this summer,” UP, OSU Agriculture's weekly Blue and channel catfish good their own families to help their he said. “Producers with cows production agriculture tele- Beef production is expected 24% precipitation on punch bait, stinkbait, and parents farm near Texola. have culled heavily and will be- vision show, Peel said 54% of to slow. Supplies will tighten, ‘They grow cotton, wheat and gin liquidating herds if a turn- Oklahoma pastures are still in and shoppers will pay higher worms around shorelines. hay while managing an An- around does not occur within poor condition. prices for beef. Report submitted by Tucker gus cow-calf operation. Some the next 30 to 60 days.” “It’s highly unlikely that Clem, game warden stationed western Oklahoma producers Timely rains for a green we could stop herd liquidation “Next year and beyond, Sunday 81/62 in Jefferson County. like Coker live in an area tee- spring completely,” Peel said. “It’s de- we're going to make a decreas- tering in the extreme to excep- In eastern Oklahoma, ceiving — pastures look green, ing supply of beef even small- NORTHWEST tional drought category. lush, green forage covers the but producers tell me there's er, because to increase produc- Partly Cloudy Canton: May 30. Elevation “My dad always taught me landscape, a stark contrast to not a lot of growth. Unless we is below normal and stable, to not overstock, but that has western Oklahoma's cracked, get a lot of follow-up mois- tion long term, we will have to 18% precipitation water temperature 76°F and gotten a little more challeng- bare earth, Cattleman Dax ture within the next couple of save heifers,” Peel said. “You clear. (USACE Lake Level) ing,” she said. “This past win- Burchett manages Burchett months, we'll still see a some- can’t fix things fast - this in- Largemouth bass good on jerk ter, we had the leanest pas- Cattle Co. in Talala with his what limited forage season.” dustry turns slowly.” baits and jigs around dam. andtures we've ever started with, father and During the first half of Peel said current retail beef Monday 83/64 Report submitted by Brayden more wewithhadforage, to supplement cake and See Drought page 4. 2023, cow and heifer slaugh- uncle and has worked as di- ter has climbed as producers prices have been steady for the Hicks, game warden stationed protein.” rector of sales and operations reduced numbers. During a past 15 to 18 months. As cat- Sunny in Blaine County. Coker’s operation uses a at Mid America Feeds for 25 drought, more female cattle tle inventory drops to recover Fort Supply: May 28. Ele- pasture rotational program years. are sent to market, a key indi- from the drought, consumers 8% precipitation vation is normal and stable, to ensure forages recover to “We're on the edge of cator of desperate times, Peel should expect higher prices at water temperature 68°F and maintain cattle grazing and stocker country, but we also said. minimize inputs. However, have a lot of smaller, mom- t's all related to the fe- the meat counter, stained. (USACE Lake Lev- this method is more difficult and-pop operations that rely male side of the industry. The “We're setting ourselves up el) White bass fair on crank- to follow when grass is stunt- on hay when they don’t have fastest thing we can do [for for better conditions in 2024. Tuesday 85/65 baits and in-line spinnerbaits ed or dormant from drought. a lot of forage,” Burchett said. recovery] is cut back on cow That's the earliest 1 would around inlet and main lake. As a result, additional hay Mid America Feeds typi- slaughter. I think it will drop expect to see the tightest Mostly Sunny Crappie fair on hair jigs and must be purchased, and the cally provides feed for about as we go throughout 2023,” he concentrated, processed cake 300,000 head of cattle in said. squeeze on cattle sold at mar- jigs around shallows. Report cattle feed made from distill- northeast Oklahoma every Ifa wetter weather pattern ket,” Peel said. 12% precipitation submitted by Jason Badley, ers’ grains, soybean meal, sun- day, but drought conditions continues, pastures and hay ‘As summer grilling sea- game warden stationed in flower meal and other crude earlier this year forced local fields will produce more forage son begins, consumers should Harper County. protein is expensive. producers to cull at least 10% yields this summer, and pro- Foss: May 29. Elevation is en hay can’t be found of their herds. The reduction ducers can hang on to what's take note of their grocery bill Wednesday 86/68 5.5 ft. below normal and sta- and water is scarce, older cat- in numbers trickled down to left of middle-aged cows and during the next few months. ble, water temperature 72°F tle and those not bred are sold lower feed sales at the mill. young heifers to begin rebuild- Chances are that the cost of to reduce expenses. This year, Burchett’s cow-calf and ing herds. Only then can the a steak or ground hamburg- Partly Cloudy and clear. (USACE Lake Lev- the Coker family’s thorough stocker operation was also im- Oklahoma beef industry begin er will cost even more next el) Walleye good on live bait. pregnancy checking improved pacted by the drought with di- to recover. 24% precipitation Striped bass hybrids fair to the operation's efficiency. minished pond water, hay and “Producers will rebuild in year as Oklahoma endures good on hard baits. Catfish “We knew it wasn’t going forage. The Burchett family earnest this fall, and females the painstaking process of good. Report submitted by to be an ideal situation going pregnancy checked cows and will be extremely expensive drought recovery. Eric Puyear, B & K Bait House. into this past winter, so we heifers, culling 10% to 20% next spring,” Peel said. “That's OSU Extension uses re- wanted to give our cows an of the herd. Average weaning going to add another challenge search-based information to optimal chance to thrive and weights dropped, and fewer for the ones who need to buy produce to the best of their cows bred back from the pre- females to rebuild.” help all Oklahomans solve lo- vious year. Adry, barren land- Currently, Peel said calf cal issues and concerns, pro- scape beganto affect th arket prices are 40% high-. mote leadership and manage ey at | 7) they were in October| resources wisely throughout and il aah th