Oklahoma County OSU Extension Service

10/26/2026

Our Water Conservation Educator, Andrew Fleet, will be speaking at the Capitol this Wednesday, October 28th, at 9:30am in Room 230. He will be covering the basics of data centers and water use. His presentation is meant to be informative, it is not a stance either for or against data centers.

10/23/2026

SAVE THE DATE – The 2027 Master Irrigator Program will be on January 20th & 27th and February 3rd & 10th!

Research shows that in the High Plains region; precision irrigation use can increase water productivity by 25% (compared to conventional irrigation) by lowering water use 10% and increasing yield by 13%.

Learn how to use precision technology at this year’s Master Irrigator Program! Receive training on managing limited well capacity, pump efficiency & energy conservation, irrigation scheduling, soil moisture sensors, crop water use & irrigation planning, irrigated agriculture economics and more!

The first 25 registrants receive $2,000 upon graduation for reimbursement for precision irrigation technology and all OK participants receive additional cost-share eqip points!

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4160mt7

Registration is $100.

10/23/2026

Fallen leaves, cover crops and harvesting persimmons are a part of these October Gardening Tips!

• Use fallen leaves as a resource. Shredded leaves can be used as mulch, added to compost, or incorporated into garden areas rather than being discarded.

• Plant cool-season cover crops such as winter wheat, cereal rye, and appropriate legumes in otherwise fallow garden plots to protect soil and add organic matter.

• Harvest Asian and American persimmons as they reach the appropriate color and maturity for the cultivar.

10/21/2026

Come out and be part of the conversation about data centers with our own Water Conservation Educator and the other panelists!

10/21/2026

Checkout the latest infographic from our friends at Oklahoma Water Resources Center!

"Take half, leave half" land management strategies
To maintain healthy livestock forage, aim to leave ~50% of forage produced – 25% consumed by livestock, 25% lost by trampling, wildlife, soil etc. Residual forage supports plant health, soil cover and recovery.
When 50% or more of leaf volume is removed, root growth is affected. At 50% removed, 2-4% of growth is stopped, increasing to 100% of growth stopping at 80% + removed.
Monitoring rainfall & forage conditions can aid in grazing management.
Proper forage management supports infiltration, maintains root systems and speeds recovery time. One management technique to better distribute grazing is virtual fencing. Learn more about our Virtual Fencing project here: https://bit.ly/3N4YvPD

"Take half, leave half" land management strategies

To maintain healthy livestock forage, aim to leave ~50% of forage produced – 25% consumed by livestock, 25% lost by trampling, wildlife, soil etc. Residual forage supports plant health, soil cover and recovery.

When 50% or more of leaf volume is removed, root growth is affected. At 50% removed, 2-4% of growth is stopped, increasing to 100% of growth stopping at 80% + removed.

Monitoring rainfall & forage conditions can aid in grazing management.

Proper forage management supports infiltration, maintains root systems and speeds recovery time. One management technique to better distribute grazing is virtual fencing. Learn more about our Virtual Fencing project here: https://bit.ly/3N4YvPD

10/20/2026

Knowing is half the battle. Be sure to know your soil's texture before you set up an irrigation system!

Not sure what your soil composition is? Get a texture test done and get your percentage of clay, silt and sand.

10/20/2026

There is still time to sign up for the Culinary Mushroom Class today October 20th 2-3pm at the del city community center

Tired of paying so much for your culinary mushrooms? Join Mason Huddleston at the Del City Community Center Tuesday, October 20th from 2-3pm.
Topics will include wood collection, the correct wood to grow various mushroom on, setup, and harvesting.
This class is free! but if you are interested, please either call 405-713-1125 or click the link below to register
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/xpC8HKQVJe?origin=lprLink

10/19/2026

🍎 There’s still time to join us for Apple Butter: From Orchard to Jar!

We still have a few spots open for this Wednesday’s hands-on workshop. Come learn how to make delicious homemade apple butter and safely preserve it using a water bath canner. Take home new skills and enjoy a taste of fall!

When: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 2–5 PM
Where: Oklahoma County OSU Extension Conference Center Kitchen
2500 NE 63rd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Cost: $15 per person

To register, call our office at 405-713-1125

Spots are limited, so don’t wait. We hope to see you there!

10/16/2026

Water gardens and accessories are a part of these October Gardening Tips!

• Close the water garden for the winter by placing hardy plants in the deeper areas of the pool.

• Reduce fish feeding as water temperatures decline. Fish metabolism slows substantially in cold water, and they should not be fed when water temperatures are below about 45°F.

• Drain and store garden hoses and irrigation accessories as freezing weather approaches.