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PoullttrryPrracttiices This issue focuses on the positive contributions of Oklahoma’s animal produc-tion industries and provides considerations for those interested in alternative heating sources for poultry houses. We also look at the impacts of darkling beetles, offering prevention and control strategies. Finally, we’ve included an update on the current value of poultry litter as a fertilizer source. For publications, regulatory information, and upcoming poultry waste management classes, visit your local County Extension Office or poultrywaste.okstate.edu where you can also obtain an electronic version of this newsletter. Josh Payne Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service A newsletter for poultry producers and poultry litter applicators... This issue: Economic Impact of OK Animal Production 1 Alternative Heating Sources 4 Litter Beetle Management 6 Poultry Litter Value 8 Ed itor ’s Column poultrywaste.okstate.edu Economic Impact of Oklahoma’s Animal Production Industries Josh Payne, Ph.D. Area Animal Waste Management Specialist OSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering The positive economic contributions of modern animal production practices are often overlooked. More often, negative information is sensationalized by media, resulting in misinformation and misconceptions about the industry. The figures below reflect the most current published agricultural statistics and illustrate the vital economic impact of Oklahoma’s modern animal production systems. In 2010, cash receipts for the top three agricultural commodities were: 1 - Cattle and calves at $3 billion 2 - Poultry at $834 million 3 - Hogs at $696 million Continued on page 2 1 Volume 3 Issue F e br u a r y 2 0 1 3
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Okla State Agency |
Oklahoma State University |
Okla Agency Code |
'012' |
Title | Poultry practices, 02/2013, v.3 no.1 |
Authors |
Oklahoma State University. Cooperative Extension Service. |
Publication Date | 2013-02 |
Publication type | Newsletter |
Purpose | Economic Impact of Oklahoma's Animal Production Industries, Josh Payne; Alternative Energy Sources for Poultry Houses: Background Homework, Robert Scott Frazier; Little Beetle Management, Justin Talley; Poultry Litter Value 2013 Update; |
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Digital Format | PDF, Adobe Reader required |
ODL electronic copy | Downloaded from agency website: http://poultrywaste.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/files/Vol%203%20Issue%201.pdf |
Rights and Permissions | This Oklahoma state government publication is provided for educational purposes under U.S. copyright law. Other usage requires permission of copyright holders. |
Date created | 2013-02-19 |
Date modified | 2013-02-19 |
OCLC number | 890221913 |
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Title | Vol 3 Issue 1 E Version 1 |
Full text | PoullttrryPrracttiices This issue focuses on the positive contributions of Oklahoma’s animal produc-tion industries and provides considerations for those interested in alternative heating sources for poultry houses. We also look at the impacts of darkling beetles, offering prevention and control strategies. Finally, we’ve included an update on the current value of poultry litter as a fertilizer source. For publications, regulatory information, and upcoming poultry waste management classes, visit your local County Extension Office or poultrywaste.okstate.edu where you can also obtain an electronic version of this newsletter. Josh Payne Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service A newsletter for poultry producers and poultry litter applicators... This issue: Economic Impact of OK Animal Production 1 Alternative Heating Sources 4 Litter Beetle Management 6 Poultry Litter Value 8 Ed itor ’s Column poultrywaste.okstate.edu Economic Impact of Oklahoma’s Animal Production Industries Josh Payne, Ph.D. Area Animal Waste Management Specialist OSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering The positive economic contributions of modern animal production practices are often overlooked. More often, negative information is sensationalized by media, resulting in misinformation and misconceptions about the industry. The figures below reflect the most current published agricultural statistics and illustrate the vital economic impact of Oklahoma’s modern animal production systems. In 2010, cash receipts for the top three agricultural commodities were: 1 - Cattle and calves at $3 billion 2 - Poultry at $834 million 3 - Hogs at $696 million Continued on page 2 1 Volume 3 Issue F e br u a r y 2 0 1 3 |
Date created | 2013-02-19 |
Date modified | 2013-02-19 |