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Precipitation Presents a Two-Edged Sword for Oklahoma Wheat Producers, Anderson Says
Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:30:18 CST
Even though much of Oklahoma received precipitation this week, it may not be a good thing for all producers says OSU Extension Grain Marketing Specialist Kim Anderson. He spoke with Lyndall Stout for this weekend's SUNUP program.
"The producers who have fields-and there's quite a few of them-that the seeds haven't germinated yet, this moisture may cause them to germinate. It's late in the season for germination. The odds are, from what I understand from plant soil science specialists, is the odds of making a yield from that is pretty small. That could create some problems with crop insurance. Now, I'm not for sure about that, but it's something to look into."
"However, the fields that are looking like this, that are up, they have a stand, this is a Godsend for them. This is good, timely moisture. It can set them up for coming out of dormancy and it could create the atmosphere for some average or better yields."
Anderson said that, with the moisture, prices are going down and he expects them to continue to drop in a slow, stair step fashion.
You can hear more from Kim Anderson on this weekend's SUNUP or by clicking on the LISTEN BAR at the bottom of this story.
Also on Saturday's program:
* The SUNUP crew visits Ottawa County for an update on the wheat crop with Jeff Parmley and producer Brent Rendel, who demonstrates his handheld GreenSeeker and the benefits of N-rich strips. Brian Arnall also discusses Nitrogen application and topdressing techniques.
* In Cow-Calf Corner, Glenn Selk shares why prolonged or difficult delivery can impact future reproductive rates.
* In the Mesonet report, Al Sutherland recaps this week's weather event.
* As drought persists, Derrell Peel offers marketing and management advice for fall and spring calves.
* Viewers are invited to the 2013 Eastern Oklahoma Beef Cattle Summit, which is March 26 in McAlester.
* In Shop Stop, Randy Taylor and Wayne Kiner have tips on selecting springs.
* Finally, Dave Lalman and Marley Beem talk about ponds impacted by drought. Discussion includes cattle water requirements, water quality tests, livestock management options when water is low, fish and wildlife concerns, and pond maintenance.
Catch SUNUP Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. on OETA or at http://www.sunup.okstate.edu or http://www.youtube.com/sunuptv.
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