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The strong black-andwhite patterning of these Oklahoma look-alikes warns potential predators of the smelly consequences that come with disturbing spotted and striped skunks. The shape of the white forehead patch – circular in spotted skunks and linear in striped skunks – is a distinguishing feature for identification.Similarities: The eastern spotted skunk and striped skunk are both nocturnal mammals, and both have strong black-and-white patterning.

Grasshoppers seem to be in an upward cycle for causing problems in Oklahoma over the past few years. They are always a difficult problem to deal with, but it is better to deal with them NOW, when they are in the second through fourth instar (see circled drawing above) vs. later, when they become nearly impossible to control. After July 4, they will be fully, or nearly fully grown, they will eat a lot, and they can fly long distances to find food. So…. this article can serve as a review of what you, as a grower, can do RIGHT NOW.

There is still room for you to be a member of the Greer County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber succeeds if we have the support of everyone. There are three levels of membership. Call 580-782-2444 if you are interested in becoming a member.

The Oklahoma Beef Council invites you to celebrate the Oklahoma Onion Burger – a unique burger that combines the flavor of beef and caramelized onions. The Oklahoma Onion Burger trail features 22 restaurants that offer delicious, authentic Oklahoma onion burgers.

Wheat producers across the state are closely monitoring fields for signs of first hollow stem, the maturity stage of the plant that indicates the time to stop grazing cattle. Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle specialist, said first hollow stem is right around the corner.Timing is crucial in late winter and early spring. If stocker calves are pulled off grazing fields too early, producers risk losing the weight gain on their livestock. If calves are left on pastures too long after first hollow stem, wheat profit potential will drop. OSU Extension agricultural economist Eric DeVuyst said research shows producers should remove cattle from grazing fields before first hollow stem.By the numbers DeVuyst said grazing just one day after first hollow stem could cost $6.26 per acre in wheat yield loss. Producers could see a loss of $41 per acre if fields are grazed one week after first hollow stem.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old male who apparently suffered a case of food poisoning. I say apparently because no cause was ever discovered for the uncontrollable vomiting and diarrhea that lasted for a whole day and recurred briefly the following morning.

Chapter O of P.E.O. met Feb. 22 in the home of Patti Rippetoe, hostess. Linda Powers served as co-hostess. Before the meeting, the hostess presented various Valentine gifts to each of those attending.

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