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Shopping for food safely during coronavirus pandemic

Wed, Mar 18, 2020

Safely handle foods following trip to the grocery store.

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Unseasonal blue-green algae bloom warrants producer vigilance

Wed, Mar 18, 2020

Blue-green algae can produce toxins such as anatoxin and microcystins that can cause illness in people and animals.

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USDA deputy undersecretary of food safety to visit OSU

Fri, Mar 13, 2020

A Cowboy alumna, Brashears is the highest-ranking food safety official in USDA.

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Irrigation expert Sharma named to Oklahoma Panhandle Research and Extension Center staff

Fri, Mar 13, 2020

Sharma served as a postdoctoral research associate at OSU from 2017 to 2020, and as a graduate research assistant from 2011 to 2013. He also earned his master's degree in soil science from OSU.

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Children need support facing tornadoes and virus

Fri, Mar 13, 2020

Parents struggling with the question of how to prepare children for the COVID-19 threat probably already have plenty of experience to tap into, Oklahoma State University professor Laura Hubbs-Tait said: Tornado season.

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Spring gardening chores include pruning roses

Fri, Mar 13, 2020

Now is the tie of year to prune roses in the landscape.

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Follow good management practices following wildfires

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

Land management strategies help landowners recover after a wildfire.

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Hay, fencing supplies chief needs for Beaver County wildfire recovery

Wed, Mar 11, 2020

OSU Extension has worked with the State Office of Emergency Management to set up a hotline to match supplies with local producers. The telephone number is 1-866-552-4662.

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Protect structures from wildfire using the zone concept

Wed, Mar 11, 2020

The zone concept can help reduce the amount of flammable materials around a home or other structure.

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Assessing damage outside and inside of homes after a wildfire

Wed, Mar 11, 2020

Homes and other structures must be assessed for damage following a wildfire.

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Bulls need to be ready for breeding season

Tue, Mar 10, 2020

Bulls that do not pass a breeding soundness exam need to be replaced before the start of breeding.

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Tips for removing smoke odor following a wildfire

Tue, Mar 10, 2020

Removing smoke odor from a home following a wildfire can be a tedious process.

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