This week on SUNUP:
- Josh Lofton, OSU Extension cropping systems specialist, says that summer crops performed well overall in the state.
- Amy Hagerman, OSU Extension agricultural policy specialist, discusses the ongoing government shutdown and notes that even when the government reopens, it will still take time for offices to get back up and running.
- SUNUP previews the upcoming Rancher’s Thursday Lunchtime Series.
- In the Mesonet weather report, Emma White, OSU Extension Mesonet agricultural meteorologist, discusses the plant available water after the recent rains. State climatologist Gary McManus updates the drought monitor.
- Derrell Peel, OSU Extension livestock marketing specialist, says that even with recent political news in the cattle industry, markets remain strong, although some sectors have been impacted.
- In Cow-Calf Corner, Parker Henley, OSU animal and food sciences assistant professor, discusses selecting replacement heifers for the long-term success of the herd.
- Finally, Paul Vining, Oklahoma Quality Beef Network Coordinator, has information regarding upcoming OQBN sale dates.
