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FDA ban of Red No. 3 dye to take effect in 2027

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

The FDA has banned the use of Red No. 3 dye due to health concerns.

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OSU Agriculture names Sarkeys Distinguished Professor Award recipient

Wed, Jan 29, 2025

Oklahoma State University’s Craig Edwards has been named a recipient of the 2024 Sarkeys Distinguished Professor Award by OSU Agriculture.

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OSU Agriculture names Whatley Award recipient

Wed, Jan 29, 2025

Oklahoma State University’s Ali Mirchi has been named the 2024 recipient of the James A. Whatley Award for Meritorious Research in Agricultural Sciences by the OSU Division of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources.

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Taming clutter makes a home safer and more useable

Tue, Jan 28, 2025

Clearing clutter from a home makes it safer and more usable.

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OSU launches one-of-a-kind Strength and Conditioning ECHO

Tue, Jan 28, 2025

This new Extension for Community Health Outcomes line provides athletic trainers, practitioners and coaches of all levels expert knowledge of best practices in strength and conditioning in a virtual format. This ECHO line is a direct response to that call, helping to bridge the gap for professionals who face barriers like cost, time and accessibility.

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OSU Medicine bringing mobile clinic to Pittsburg County

Mon, Jan 27, 2025

In partnership with the Pittsburg County OSU Extension Office, OSU Medicine is bringing its mobile Virtual Care Clinic to McAlester.

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Positive lifestyle behaviors support a healthy immune system

Fri, Jan 24, 2025

Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly will help maintain a healthy immune system.

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Pecan pest management workshop set for Feb. 20

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Oklahoma State University experts will provide valuable information to pecan growers at the 2025 Pecan Pest Management Workshop slated Feb. 20.

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OSU Extension honors Freking and Pugh with Distinguished Educator Award

Tue, Jan 14, 2025

The longtime Extension specialists were recognized during the OSU Extension County Extension Director Conference in Stillwater.

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OSU Extension’s Claude Bess receives prestigious OSU mentoring award

Mon, Jan 13, 2025

Claude Bess has worked in OSU Extension for 36 years as a committed mentor and advisor for hundreds of Extension employees.

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Mulch a multi-purpose matter in the landscape

Tue, Jan 07, 2025

Mulch has many benefits in the landscape.

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Fight those winter blues with sunlight and fresh air

Mon, Jan 06, 2025

Seasonal depression is common in the winter, but an OSU Extension mental health specialist explains how people can work through it.

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