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Wheat harvest adapts to COVID-19 precautions

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

With all the pandemic-related challenges going on this year, implementing safeguards through harvest season has been relatively straightforward and doable.

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Tips to help cut home cooling costs this summer

Wed, Jun 10, 2020

Tips for consumers to help cut summer cooling costs.

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Cool equine managers help horses avoid heat stress

Fri, Jun 05, 2020

High environmental temperatures, prolonged or intense exercise and inadequate hydration may all contribute to the problem.

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Pasture-related ‘hardware disease’ poses potential health risk to cattle

Fri, Jun 05, 2020

Producers need to pick up as much debris as possible following weather events that have strong winds.

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Biosecurity important tool in fighting vesicular stomatitis in horse operations

Fri, Jun 05, 2020

Oklahoma law requires that horses be confined to a quarantined location for at least 14 days from the onset of the last case on the property.

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Nutrition education programs make big impact on Oklahomans

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

OSU Extension's Community Nutrition Education Programs continue to deliver research-based nutrition information to participants during COVID-19 pandemic.

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Economic stimulus may arrive as prepaid debit card

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

Consumers may be receiving the economic stimulus payment as a prepaid debit card.

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Remember proper injection sites when working calves

Fri, May 29, 2020

Correct administration of any injection is a critical control point in beef production and animal health.

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OSU survey targets best ways toward economic recovery for Oklahoma

Wed, May 27, 2020

The online survey is voluntary and all responses are anonymous. Most people can complete it in about five minutes.

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Cleaning on a regular basis is a must in offices

Wed, May 27, 2020

Clean personal office space and shared spaces such as conference and break rooms, water fountains, door handles, countertops and furniture in waiting areas.

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Emergency kit is vital for storm preparation

Tue, May 26, 2020

Prepare an emergency kit ahead of the storm.

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Research project garners OSU professor national award

Tue, May 26, 2020

OSU professor uses social media in award-winning research project.

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