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'Tis the Season for Tree Pruning by Dooly Barlow
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  November through February are prime pruning months because it is the insect dormant season. Though you can prune at any point during the year, the wound provides a highway into the tree for insects, so the safest season to prune is during the winter months.
 
17th Annual Horticulture Industries Show by Sean Maher
  "Healthy Harvest" is the theme chosen for the 17th Annual show and many outstanding speakers are scheduled for the general sessions as well as the commodity sessions. There is also a trade show with a wide variety of exhibitors with time allotted for swappin' stories and ideas.
 
1998 Hoop House Cut Flower Trial by Steve Upson
  Production of cut flowers is currently experiencing a revival across the country. In Oklahoma interest in this alternative enterprise is increasing as evidenced by the hundreds of individuals attending Extension sponsored workshops.
 
A Pint-Sized Hoop House for the Limited Resource Gardener by Steve Upson
  I realize there are many gardeners who do not have the space or the funds to construct a full-size hoop house. With this in mind, we set our sights on developing a mini hoop house or mini tunnel, a name more appropriate for its size.
 
A Raised Bed Designed With Your Back In Mind by Steve Upson
  At the Noble Foundation, we've researched and demonstrated the benefits of using permanent raised beds in both commercial and hobby gardening, and recent efforts have focused on the development of a relatively inexpensive high-profile raised bed.
 
Act Now to Re-establish Turfgrass by Dooly Barlow
  If you'd like to see grass instead of bald patches in your yard, it is not too early to plan to re-establish spots in the lawn that are bare or exhibit a light stand of turfgrass.
 
Agri-tourism: Alternative Income Opportunities for Farm and Ranch Families by Steve Upson
  Agri-tourism offers tremendous profit potential for Oklahoma farm and ranch families by providing an opportunity for "old aggies" to reconnect with their past and city dwellers to experience, maybe for the first time, life in the country.
 
Alternative Agriculture by Sean Maher
  During the eighties, the buzz word we all heard a lot was alternative agriculture. Horticultural crops, particularly vegetables or "truck crops" gained the most attention. I was a horticulture student at OSU in the mid-eighties and I rode that wave of alternative ag and all that it promised.
 
April Hort Tips - Business Image by Dooly Barlow
  Image is vital to any business and we only have one chance to make that first impression a positive one that will stay with the potential client, investor, employee, donor, etc. The appearance of your facility's landscape is the first thing a visitor encounters and therefore is a major component of your image.
 
Avoiding Plant Diseases by Dooly Barlow
  This time of year we receive calls dealing with plant disease problems, mostly turfgrass, ornamental plants and trees. With high humidity and moderate temperature, plant diseases have an ideal opportunity to set up housekeeping.
 
Bareroot Planting Basics by Charles Rohla
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  When planting pecan orchards, producers have two options for orchard establishment: container trees or bareroot trees. A common trend is the use of bareroot trees when developing orchards.
 
Be Prepared for Pecan Nut Casebearers by Dooly Barlow
  The pecan nut casebearer (PNC) is the next management hurdle for pecan producers.
 
Cleanup of Pecan Trees Broken by Ice Storms by Scott Landgraf
  Now that the storm is over, the ice is gone, and the soil is beginning to dry, it's time for the cleanup, but how, what, and where?
 
Coming Soon: Removable Top Hoop Houses by Steve Upson
  Removable top hoop house technology may increase the profitability of early and late season crop production.
 
Communication Can Help Reduce the Incidence of Herbicide Drift Damage to Alternative Crops by Steve Upson
  Drift damage to alternative crops is a common occurrence in southern Oklahoma and north Texas, where herbicides are routinely applied to pastures and rangeland. With increased crop diversity, there is an accompanying increased risk of crop injury due to herbicide drift.
 
Compost: There's More to It than Meets the Eye by Steve Upson
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  I've fielded many questions pertaining to composts and composting over the years. The demand for information on these topics has never been greater than today.
 
Consider Pecan Management Decisions Over Coming Months by Charles Rohla
  This has the potential to be a heavy pecan crop year, if the drought has not hurt things too badly. To ensure a good crop, many management decisions need to be considered over the next few months, including proper fertilization and insect and disease control.
 
Consider Pecan Trees' Water Needs During Drought by Charles Rohla
  After returning from the Oklahoma and Texas pecan growers association meetings where water management was a topic of discussion, I felt the need to write about pecan water management.
 
Consider Transplant Size when Looking for Extra-Early Hoop House Tomato Yields by Steve Upson
  Many hoop house tomato growers believe that larger transplants translate into earlier yields. The Noble Foundation conducted a study to determine if that's really the case.
 
Control Pecan Depredation by Hunting Crows by Scott Landgraf
  Crows are a huge threat to pecan production, especially improved pecans. Here are some guidelines that should be followed before you can successfully control pecan depredation by hunting crows.
 
December Horticulture Tips by Dooly Barlow
  There are many questions we need to ask ourselves as we plan for the coming year. At the top of the list is why our landscape plants didn't survive as well as we wanted them too. Did we apply enough moisture? Did we enable the soil to absorb water into the root area of the plants? Did we mulch around the plants to conserve the moisture we did apply?
 
Demonstration Turf Grass Plot Area Under Development by Dooly Barlow
  We have started to develop a demonstration turf grass plot area on the Headquarters Farm south of our offices. It will complement the raised bed gardens and demonstration fruit orchard that are already established. The turf plots will be ready for viewing in the spring of 1998.
 
Early Results from Hoop House Tomato Study by Steve Upson
  Recently, we concluded harvesting the first tomato crop in our new hoop house. This was our first experience with this growing system. Not everything went as planned, but generally speaking I'm pleased with the results.
 
Economic Feasibility of Hoop House Tomato Production by Steve Upson
  Cost and returns using hoop houses for tomato production.
 
Evergreen Plant Choices Other than Eastern Red Cedars by Dooly Barlow
  The hollies are a diverse group of plants that fit in many landscapes and in hot and dry locations.
 
Farming-out Pecans by Sean Maher
  Usually pecans are either harvested "on the halves," splitting the crop equally between grower and harvester, or a price is paid per pound harvested. Another alternative is leasing the trees to another producer who will manage the trees totally, including fertilizing, spraying, pruning, harvest floor cleanup, harvesting and cleaning.
 
Feel the Burn: 2004 Hoop House Hot Pepper Trial by Steve Upson
  According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, hot peppers make great additions to a healthy diet. They are cholesterol free, low in sodium and calories, rich in vitamins A and C and a good source of folic acid, potassium and vitamin E. In response to this craving for all things hot, market gardeners are expanding their offering of hot pepper varieties.
 
Fertilization, Mowing Critical to Turfgrass Health by Dooly Barlow
  Fertilization and attention to mowing technique are keys to a healthy lawn.
 
For a Green Winter Lawn (and Maybe Some Peace of Mind), Plant Cool-Season Grass by Dooly Barlow
  This article will give you a method for doing something to give you a little peace of mind - plus a green lawn - during the winter when everyone has a dormant warm-season lawn.
 
For Best Results, Thin Fruit When It Is Small by Dooly Barlow
  It stands to reason that removing excess fruit before it has a chance to mature will increase the size and flavor of fruit remaining on the tree to mature.
 
Fruits of Our Labor by Jim Johnson
  The Noble Foundation demonstration orchard was planted in 1995 with trees added in 1996 and 1997. In 2000, the first time the trees had significant yields, we have been enjoying the fruits of our labor.
 
Give Your Lawn a SIP by Steve Upson
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  Recently, Al Sutherland, OSU Mesonet agriculture coordinator, introduced me to another tool the folks at Mesonet have developed to assist homeowners and professional groundskeepers. This new tool, known as SIP, "Simple Irrigation Plan," was created to answer the most commonly asked questions when it comes to irrigating turfgrass. When should I water? How long should I run it?
 
Good Pruning Tools Make Job Easier by Dooly Barlow
  Pruning chores are much more bearable when you're using high-quality loppers, hand pruners and saws.
 
Grass Won't Grow? How to Go From Lawn to Outdoor Specialty Area by Dooly Barlow
  Over the years, I have observed that we try to force nature to do unnatural things when it comes to landscaping homes and businesses.
 
Hit and Miss: The Cumulative Experiences of an Ex-Vegetable Grower by Steve Upson
  Things to know about growing and marketing vegetables commercially.
 
Hoop House Cut Flower Trial, 1998 by Steve Upson
  Results of yields and wholesale value obtained using hoop houses to grow cut flowers.
 
Hoop House Heat: A Double Edged Sword by Steve Upson
  Properly-managed hoop house heat can generate additional dollars for growers &nash; but too much heat can create unfavorable hoop house conditions for both plants and people.
 
Hoop House Pepper Study by Steve Upson
  Hoop House Pepper Study. Encouraged by the results of several hoop house tomato yield trials during 1996, we decided to take a close look at another promising hoop house crop — bell pepper.
 
Hoop House Production: Color It Pepper by Steve Upson
  The next time you are grocery shopping, check the prices for specialty (colored) bell peppers. They are anywhere from two to three times as much as green bell peppers. Retail prices as high as $3.00 per pound are not uncommon and are associated primarily with the additional cost (risk) involved in growing specialty peppers.
 
Hoop House Strawberries: Taking Berry Production to the Next Level by Steve Upson
  Beginning October 2002 and lasting through May 2003, a study was conducted at the Noble Foundation Horticulture Center in our 23-foot by 68-foot triple side-vent hoop house to evaluate the performance of five commercial strawberry varieties: Chandler, "Camarosa," "Sweet Charlie," "Treasure," "Gaviota" and one experimental line, "JP4," grown in a hoop house environment.
 
Hoop House Strawberry Trial: Same Song, Second Verse by Steve Upson
  In May 2004, we concluded the second year of the Noble Foundation's hoop house strawberry trial, the objective of which is to evaluate the performance of commercial strawberry varieties grown in the growth-enhancing environment of a hoop house.
 
Hoop House Strawberry Trial: Year Three by Steve Upson
  A report on the third year of the Noble Foundation's hoop house strawberry variety trial which concluded in May 2005.
 
Hoop House Survey Provides Glimpse of Fledgling Industry by Steve Upson
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  In the summer of 2007, Mark Swapp, a horticulture major at New Mexico State University, was commissioned with the task of administering and summarizing results of a survey of hoop house growers in Oklahoma and the 18 Texas counties located in our service area. By the end of his internship, Mark had interviewed growers from 12 Oklahoma counties and one Texas county.
 
Hooping It Up: Observations from Three Years of Hoop House High Value Crop Trials by Steve Upson
  Advantages of hoop house use and results obtained for various crops in the 1997 crop trials.
 
Hooping It Up: Observations from Two Years of Hoop House Vegetable Trials by Steve Upson
  As we initiate our third year of hoop house vegetable trials, now is an appropriate time to share some observations from the previous two years.
 
Hooping It Up: Observations from Two Years of Hoophouse Vegetable Trials by Steve Upson
  Advantages of hoop house use and results obtained for various crops in crop trials.
 
Hort Hints: November 1996 by Glenn Taylor
  Oklahoma is estimated to produce 10 million pounds in 1996, down from last year's crop of 19 million pounds. Texas is estimated to produce 40 million pounds compared to 75 million pounds last year.
 
Hort Hints: October 1997 by Glenn Taylor
  Pecan leaves are the key to consistent annual production of pecan nut crops. This was originally proven by research at Oklahoma State University on mature trees and in more recent years by work in Georgia on younger bearing trees.
 
Horticulture Tips for Spring - Turfgrass Establishment by Dooly Barlow
  Tips for more successful establishment of turfgrass.
 
Horticulture Tours Showcase Regional Producers by Dooly Barlow
  I have wanted to write this article since June 2005 when Noble's staff horticulturists took cooperators on a horticulture tour of central Oklahoma. The reason for these tours is to allow growers of horticultural crops to share their opinions with cooperators.
 
How to Share Your Favorite Plants by Dooly Barlow
  A photographic guide to using cuttings for plant propagation.
 
How-to Hoop House Construction Tips by Steve Upson
  A step by step guide for hoop house construction.
 
If Thinning or Removing a Pecan Orchard, 'Wood' You Consider This? by Chan Glidewell
  If you are thinning or removing a pecan orchard, it may be beneficial to look at marketing options for getting rid of the wood rather than having to burn it all.
 
Improving Native Pecan Groves by Charles Rohla
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  Mother Nature has blessed several landowners in Oklahoma and Texas with a potential income enterprise. Native pecans are found along the rivers, streams and creeks in both states. On average, 35 million pounds of native pecans are harvested from both states.
 
In Search of the Elusive Hoop House Tomato by Steve Upson
  Results of hoop house tomato variety trials.
 
Information Available About Grapes by Dooly Barlow
  Grapes have been grown commercially in Oklahoma for years and offer diversity as well as a possibility for profit.
 
Ladybug Invasion by Sean Maher
  There is a new bug in town. You probably know that already, it is hard not to notice a few thousand of them in your home. What you may not know is that this is a different Lady Beetle than you have seen before.
 
Leasing Pecans by Sean Maher
  Leasing of pecan trees may be an option that would well serve both parties. Of course, this is not a new idea, but it is one that may be difficult to implement. There are so many variables that it is difficult to make a good, blanket recommendation. Nevertheless, I will attempt to set out some considerations for crafting an individualized lease.
 
Low-Maintenance Fig Trees Produce Delicious Fruit by Dooly Barlow
  Allow me to introduce to you an old favorite of mine – a fruit that grows well here, is somewhat winter tender and a tasty delight – the fig. This fruit grows on a small tree which can be kept growing at a low height with light pruning.
 
Maintaining Sprinkler Systems Help Conserve Water by Dooly Barlow
  Sprinkler systems are a time-saving tool for property owners, but they can be water-wasters if they're not working correctly – and at this hot, dry time of year, it's especially important to use water properly.
 
Modifying Spot Sprayers for Broadcast Pasture/Lawn Use by Eddie Funderburg and Jeff Ball
  This publication will guide you through the necessary steps to create a boom attachment for a spot sprayer.
 
Mother Nature Shelled It Out During the 2007 Pecan Season by Charles Rohla
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  Mother Nature blessed us with above normal rainfalls during the spring and early summer, which aided in a very heavy crop set for most of southern Oklahoma and northern Texas.
 
Necessity Leads to Hoop House Invention by Steve Upson
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  During my tenure with the Noble Foundation, I've had the opportunity to meet many innovative growers. I met one such person this past September on the farm of Tod and Jamie Hanley at a hoop house conference sponsored by the Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture.
 
New Program Links Oklahoma Farms and Schools by Steve Upson
  In case you haven't heard, Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry signed legislation this past summer creating the Oklahoma Farm to School Program within the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF). The overarching goal of the program is to link Oklahoma farms and schools, creating new marketing opportunities for farmers and alternative sources of nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables for inclusion in school meals and snacks.
 
Nutrients Important for Good Pecan Crop by Dooly Barlow
  Nitrogen is a vital nutrient for pecan trees, and ensuring it's properly supplied to them could be the key to a good crop in 2004.
 
Oklahoma AgWeather: Online Ag Tools by Steve Upson
  Thanks to the folks at AgWeather, decision making has become much easier in the last few years. AgWeather is a cooperative project between Oklahoma State University, the University of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Climatological Survey.
 
Peanut Rotation Study by Jerry Baker
  Peanuts are susceptible to a host of foliar and soil-borne diseases. Peanut fields rotated with other crops are generally less susceptible to diseases, weeds, and insects. Yields and quality usually improve with rotations.
 
Pear Harvest by Dooly Barlow
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  Autumn always reminds me of a particular childhood experience. It was a cold, crisp evening with a full moon - just enough light to see where you're going without a flashlight. The temperature was typical for nights during the fall and an indication that winter would soon follow.
 
Pecan Crop Predators by Charles Rohla
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  With the heavy crop load that most of us are seeing during 2007, there are major factors that producers need to consider this time of year. In the majority of orchards that I've been in during this summer, scab, a fungal disease, is a major problem. With all the rain this year, scab has appeared on trees that haven't been previously affected.
 
Pecan Tree Crowding by Glenn Taylor
  Research and experience has repeatedly shown that as crowding occurs and competition among trees increases, the production of nuts decline. The only solution in most cases is to remove excess trees.
 
Pecan Weevil Alert by Scott Landgraf
  Oklahoma - grown pecans have a reputation for good - quality nut meats, but also are known for containing larvae of the pecan weevil. Now is the time to protect your pecan crop from possible destruction by the pecan weevil.
 
Permanent Raised Bed Gardening by Steve Upson
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  Raised bed gardening designs for the home and market gardener.
 
Plan Ahead When Planting Pecan by Charles Rohla
  We just had our inaugural pecan-planting workshop, where attendees were able to gain knowledge about planting pecan trees. Presenters gave tips on how to plant, planting locations, tree varieties, weed management and irrigation.
 
Plant Your Shrubs and Trees Now by Dooly Barlow
  The best time to plant shrubs and trees is in the fall and winter. These plants can withstand the cold and wet weather better than the dry and hot weather during unpredictable summers.
 
Promotional Programs Present Proven Plants by Dooly Barlow
  Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University both have programs to test and promote plants that are superior performers in the Texas and Oklahoma climates, and the programs' recommendations can help gardeners choose plants that will thrive in their area.
 
Pumpkin Time! by Sean Maher
  The days are getting shorter and Fall is in the air. It's Pumpkin Time. I've been growing about 10 acres of pumpkins for several years now and many people are quite curious about growing the crop; so, in this issue I will include a few pumpkin pointers.
 
Replacing Damaged Pecan Trees by Scott Landgraf
  Catastrophic weather has destroyed many pecan trees the last few years. A discussion of different techniques for replacement tree establishment.
 
Revised Raised Bed Gardening Manual Now Online by Steve Upson
  The Noble Foundation's popular Permanent Raised Bed Gardening publication, first published in 1997, has undergone an extensive revision and is now accessible on the Noble Foundation Web site.
 
Seeing Is Believing by Steve Upson
  The difference between California's central valley and the Red River valley are weather extremes. From late spring and early fall, freezes to torrential rain and hail storms, Oklahoma's weather is good at throwing knockout punches.
 
Selection, Planting Methods are Key for Healthy Trees by Dooly Barlow
  Choosing the right tree and planting in an appropriate site using proper methods goes a long way toward growing healthy trees.
 
September '98 Horticulture Tips by Dooly Barlow
  In our area it is usually dry during June, July and August. So how do we supply needed moisture to plants during the dry months? By supplementing the rainfall and keeping the moisture in the root zone.
 
Small Acreage, Major Planning by Charles Rohla
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  Several questions must be addressed before a landowner can make the decision of what enterprise will be most profitable and best suited for their land. Both feasibility and owner preference must be determined before a plan can start to take shape.
 
Small Farms: Perceptions vs. Realities by Steve Upson
  Many commonly-held perceptions about small-scale agriculture are examined against reality.
 
Soil-Pecan Relationships by Scott Landgraf
  Continued stewardship of the soil is necessary for pecans to stay productive, and annual management decisions could affect the future of your trees greatly.
 
Some Cold Facts by Glenn Taylor
  The late freeze in April of this year inflicted severe damage to crops of some tree fruits and pecans in several areas of Oklahoma and north Texas. If it seems to you that cold weather damage to certain crops has become increasingly common in recent years - here are some statistics that agree with you.
 
Space... the Final Frontier by Sean Maher
  Space is a valuable commodity. Ranchers today have to make the most of their acreage by using tools like rotational grazing with high stock densities, retained ownership, hunting leases, or maybe taking advantage of the existing pecan trees.
 
Strawberry Fields Forever by Steve Upson
  In Oklahoma, strawberries have traditionally been a popular fruit for fresh use and freezing. Unfortunately, local production of this crop meets only a small percentage of this consumption.
 
Study Reveals "Berry, Berry" Good News by Steve Upson
  A joint Noble Foundation/Oklahoma State University study evaluated several commercial strawberry varieties using the annual plasticulture system, and though additional trials need to be conducted before any variety can be recommended with a high degree of certainty, the future of annual strawberry plasticulture in Oklahoma appears to be good.
 
Submit Your Extraordinary Plants by Dooly Barlow
  Look for extraordinary plants in the landscape that have some of the following attributes: flowering length, color of bloom, trunk or bark coloration, drought tolerance, ease of propagation, annual growth per year, fall color, evergreen, plants that do not normally grow here, freeze tolerance, heat tolerance, salt tolerance or poor soil tolerance.
 
Summer of 1980 Revisited by Steve Upson
  If you lived in these parts during 1980, no doubt the summer left quite an impression on your mind. Every living thing suffered through one of the hottest summers on record. Could such an extreme summer happen in 1998?
 
Swap Your Thighmaster by Steve Upson
  I am often guilty of considering only the commercial side of horticulture. In reality, most of the residents within the Noble Foundation's service area garden with another goal in mind: quality of life.
 
Take Advantage of Your Pecan Crop by Dooly Barlow
  The 2004 pecan crop in Oklahoma and North Texas was historic, It was estimated in the fall that Oklahoma would harvest 28 million pounds of pecans for 2004. That was 22 million pounds more than the previous year. At any rate, if you have pecan trees, you need to be ready to take advantage of the situation.
 
Texas, Oklahoma Pecan Production Down in 2006 by Charles Rohla
  Just a few months ago, the United States Department of Agriculture predicted Oklahoma pecan production would be around 20 million pounds, and Texas production would be around 36 million pounds. However, by the time the final counts are in, it appears we may fall below these predictions.
 
The Best Pecan Variety for the Site by Scott Landgraf
  When selecting the perfect pecan variety, you need to look farther than just the characteristics that are appealing when you eat pecans: large, plump, well-filled meats that are easy to shell. But you should look past these characteristics to the management structure: it may require a compromise.
 
The Debate Continues...Native Versus Improved Pecan Varieties by Scott Landgraf
  The differences between growing native and improved pecan varieties are still causing confusion among growers.
 
The Future of Fresh Market Fruit, Vegetable Production in Oklahoma by Steve Upson
  The potential for production and marketing of fruit and vegetable crops in Oklahoma has never been greater.
 
The Importance of Sunlight in Pecan Production by Scott Landgraf
  Certainly it is important to have adequate water to translocate nutrients and cool the plant. However, without adequate sunlight intensity, the pecan tree cannot capture the energy necessary to fill its pecans.
 
The Pros and Cons of Backyard Pecan Production by Steve Upson
  The concept of growing a tree big enough to provide shade and produce delicious nuts is very appealing to homeowners. However, there are several challenges associated with growing pecan trees in an urban setting.
 
The Right Tree for the Job by Dooly Barlow
  Tree selection is similar to tool selection for a specific job. Selecting the proper tree for the proper site is sometimes a problem.
 
The Stuart Pecan by Glenn Taylor
  Though the Stuart is not among the more popular varieties being planted or grafted in Oklahoma today, we continue to list it among the varieties suitable for our state. It continues to grow relatively disease free in our part of the pecan belt.
 
Time Nitrogen Applications for Best Results by Steve Upson
  Under most situations, all the required nutrients, as recommended by a soil test, should be applied and incorporated into the soil prior to planting – the only exception is nitrogen.
 
To Water, or Not to Water? by Steve Upson
  Home & market gardeners can schedule irrigation several ways. Two methods we use at the Noble Foundation include the soil ball squeeze test & tensiometers.
 
Transplanting Trees by Dooly Barlow
  Many trees are poorly selected and improperly planted. Proper care of the transplanted tree is very important, especially during the first year.
 
Tree Seedlings Available by Dooly Barlow
  Several of our cooperators request sources of tree stock for planting on their places. The Oklahoma Forestry Division has a tree regeneration center where trees are grown for sale to landowners for nonlandscape use.
 
Trellised Cucumbers - Another Promising Crop for Hoop House Production by Steve Upson
  The climatic requirement and growth characteristics of the cucumber plant combine to make it an ideal candidate for hoop house production.
 
Turf Management for Professional Results by Dooly Barlow
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  I'm confident that any yard can look as good as a golf course if careful consideration is given to a few key turf management factors. With fall approaching, the following tips can help finish this growing season strongly and prepare you for next year.
 
Turf Management Tips by Dooly Barlow
  I want to give you an idea of what needs to be done to bermudagrass turf before the growing season starts. The tools are fairly simple: fertilizer, water, aeration (maybe), and mowing. It's the timing and precision of these management practices that are critical to any grounds.
 
Two Story Agriculture - Pecans and Livestock by Glenn Taylor
  For decades, combined income from this 'double' use of the land has been known to make crucial land payments, buy school clothes, and shoo the bad wolf from the back door. As with any successful marriage, concessions and compromises between the two enterprises are occasionally necessary.
 
Urban Sprawl: Opportunity or Threat? by Steve Upson
  Growing high value crops is not for everyone. However, if you view urban sprawl as an opportunity to generate additional on-farm income as opposed to a threat to your way of life, give me a call.
 
Use These Moisture Management Tips for Landscapes, Gardens by Steve Upson
  Whether you live in the city or the country, the cost of keeping your garden and landscape watered continues to escalate. To get the most out of your irrigation dollar, consider adopting some of the following moisture management strategies.
 
Use These Tips to Manage Hoop House Soil Salinity by Steve Upson
  Though there are many benefits to growing crops in hoop houses, it is not completely without problems. At the Noble Foundation, the most persistent problem in the hoop houses is accumulation of salt in the raised beds.
 
Weather-related Horticulture Tips for August by Dooly Barlow
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  There is no doubt that enough precipitation has fallen to ensure the establishment of newly sodded lawns. Many seeded lawns haven't fared so well as torrential rains have washed seed from the soil.
 
What Does the Future Hold for the World of Agriculture? by Sean Maher
  Anyone who knew the answer to that could make a lot of money, even in agriculture. We don't know what the future holds for us, but there are people at work trying to shape a few changes and I have the privilege to try and help some of these come about.
 
Which Plants Spark Your Interest? by Dooly Barlow
  When you were young, did you have a plant you wanted to know more about? For me, it was Punica granatum — pomegranate.
 
Who Needs Water Rights? by Scott Landgraf
  The use of fresh water on farms is threatened from several angles. For any significant water use, water rights must be secured.
 
You May be Surprised by the Health Aspects of Pecans by Scott Landgraf
  Recent research has show pecans to be a good source of energy, protein and "good" – unsaturated – fat.
 
You Say Tomato by Sean Maher
  I was recently asked the question "What is the difference between a fruit and a vegetable?" It is a common question, usually pertaining to tomato classification, so I thought I would answer it here to satisfy everyone's burning need to know.
 
Youth Garden Projects 'Growing' in Popularity by Steve Upson
  Public and private organizations alike are discovering the power of gardening to grow positive and productive people.
 
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