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The Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture (OKPOP) is pleased to announce it has acquired artifacts from iconic actress and Oklahoma native, Rue McClanahan. The collection includes an exclusive life history interview with her sister, Dr. Melinda McClanahan, photos from their childhood, and a silky emerald- green dressing gown worn by McClanahan’s character Blanche Devereaux on the hit TV series, “The Golden Girls.” This collection will be part of OKPOP Museum’s “Imagined Worlds” experience that celebrates the lives and careers of Oklahomans in film, literature, visual arts, and performing arts.
Read moreGrapes are increasingly being grown commercially and in home yards. With greater interest in grape culture, diseases, insects and weeds are becoming of more of a concern. The spread of disease-causing organisms is sometimes associated with the presence of certain insects and weeds. Therefore, homeowners and commercial growers alike should be aware of such relationships and practice integrated pest management (IPM).
Read moreMaintaining proper nutrition is vital to a successful pecan orchard. A balance of proper nutritional levels will provide the best conditions to produce a consistent crop. Applying unneeded fertilizer without knowing nutrition levels can be an unnecessary expense, detrimental to the environment and harmful to the health of your pecan trees. Inadequate fertilization may affect the availability of other nutrients, can reduce growth, and may reduce cold hardiness and the overall health of the trees. Soil samples are useful to determine pre-plant nutrition needs and soil pH, but the most reliable indicator of pecan tree fertility needs is leaf analysis. Leaf analysis can be used to diagnose or confirm nutrient problems after symptoms appear. More importantly, these tests can determine nutrient shortages or excesses before symptoms develop or yield is reduced. This service is available through OSU Extension county offices across Oklahoma.
Read moreHigh quality sweet corn is a very popular vegetable. Small-scale production can be sold directly from the farm or at roadside stands, farmer’s markets or local stores. Large-scale production requires a considerable investment in harvesting equipment and packing and hydrocooling facilities to prepare shipments for terminal markets or supermarket distribution centers. Sweet corn is a warm season crop, easily killed by frost. It is subject to serious injury if exposed to prolonged cool temperatures of several degrees above freezing. Growing conditions in central Oklahoma provide about a six-week harvest period beginning in early June and ending in mid-July. High temperatures, which normally occur in early July, interfere with pollination and prevent season-long production. Corn earworm is a serious insect pest, and sweet corn production should not be attempted without an adequate insecticide spray program during the silking to harvest stages of crop development. Fall production is possible, however an intense insect control program throughout crop development is necessary. Use of varieties with genetic resistance to corn earworm is especially important if fall production is attempted. A good yield of sweet corn in Oklahoma is 1,000 dozen ears (200 bu) per acre.
Read moreWith proper planning and management, water gardens are relaxing and beautiful additions to any landscape.
Read moreBy Coy McCorkle, Extension Educator, Agriculture & 4-H, Seminole County OSU Extension Service Having the right tools for any job is essential. A carpenter won’t get far without a tape measure or hammer. A mechanic is always in need of a wrench and a plumber requires a supply of PVC pipe.
Read moreThe Chronic Wasting Disease Genetic Improvement Act is on Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk for his signature, but critics say it’s no improvement.
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