Poultry practices, 02/2013, v.3 no.1

              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
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