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OSU I-Corps teams receive grants of $200,000 from National Science Foundation

Wed, Aug 12, 2020

Four groups of Oklahoma State University students, faculty and industry mentors have each been selected to receive $50,000 grants and additional mentoring through the National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps program.

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Meating Oklahoma's Needs

Tue, Aug 11, 2020

Changes have been seen on a global scale for the past few months. As consumers learn to adapt and adjust to the outcomes of the pandemic, producers and workers in the meat industry especially have been impacted. The Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center offers resources for meat processing opportunities.

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Follow label-directed withdrawal times when selling treated cattle

Tue, Aug 11, 2020

Violations of drug residue regulations can result in expensive fines for the rancher, creating not only a hardship for the individual producer but a black eye for the entire beef industry.

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OSU research seeks soil pH answers for wheat producers who also grow cotton

Mon, Aug 10, 2020

It takes 200-300 days for agricultural liming to effectively change soil pH in a field.

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Thinning a forest canopy can pay off big for landowners

Mon, Aug 10, 2020

The diversity allows a landowner to manage for many different possible land-use objectives, often on the same acreage.

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OSU survey targets key elements of beef cattle production

Fri, Aug 07, 2020

The three online surveys – for beef producers, veterinarians and feedlot operators – will be available to potential participants through Sept. 30.

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Institute at OSU focuses on biosecurity

Fri, Aug 07, 2020

The Institute for Biosecurity and Microbial Forensics focuses on tactical sciences needed to succeed in biosecurity objectives.

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Safely making herb or garlic infused oils at home

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

Researchers have discovered a way to safely make infused oils at home.

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Getting a leg up on grasshoppers in the landscape

Wed, Aug 05, 2020

Grasshopper control is necessary in home landscapes and agricultural land.

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Put renter’s insurance on back-to-school shopping list

Wed, Aug 05, 2020

College students should consider renter's insurance to protect their personal belongings.

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Ranchers webinar series moves into alfalfa

Tue, Aug 04, 2020

The popular Ranchers Thursday Lunchtime series of free cattle industry webinars is extending into August and September with a spotlight on alfalfa, Oklahoma State University Extension officials said.

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Pushing for Food Safety during a Pandemic

Tue, Aug 04, 2020

Amidst the recent changes created by the pandemic, a small sense of “normal” seems to be returning as the start of schools across the nation creeps closer. While food safety always is key when resuming the process of packing a student’s lunch, new tips and tricks can be employed this year to further promote food safety.

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