Tulsa County OSU Extension Center

🌾 Hello, June! 🌾

Summer is officially knocking on the door here in Northeast Oklahoma, and June is a BIG management month for pasture, hay, and cattle operations. While we’re all hoping for timely rains and growing grass, now is the time to stay proactive instead of reactive. ☀️🐄

A few June management reminders from OSU Extension:

✅ Scout pastures for summer w**ds before they become a bigger issue. Thistles, johnsongrass, broomw**d, and other invasive w**ds can quickly compete with valuable forage. Early identification and proper control timing matters!

✅ Monitor pasture conditions closely. Overgrazing during hot, dry periods can weaken stands and open the door for w**d pressure later in the season. Leaving adequate stubble height helps protect root systems and retain moisture.

✅ Keep an eye on drought stress. Even with spring moisture, Oklahoma weather can change fast. Watch forage growth, stock water availability, and body condition scores on cattle as temperatures rise.

✅ Hay season is underway! Before baling, check fields for w**d pressure, fertility needs, and equipment readiness. Quality hay starts long before it hits the baler.

✅ Evaluate stocking rates and grazing rotation plans now — not after pastures are already stressed. Good grazing management in June can make a major difference later this summer.

OSU Extension also recommends soil testing and forage testing as valuable tools for making cost-effective fertilizer and feeding decisions throughout the year.

Here’s to safe haying, healthy cattle, green grass, and hopefully a little rain in the forecast for all of Oklahoma agriculture this June! 🌦️🚜🌱

Enjoy this beautiful picture of an Oklahoma pasture with Indian paintbrush by OSU photographer, Mitchell Alcala

In honor of Memorial Day, the Tulsa County OSU Extension Center will be closing at 3:00 p.m. today and will be closed on Monday.

Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday.

We encourage everyone to take a moment this weekend to reflect on the meaning of the holiday and honor those who served.