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Food labels often mislead consumers

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

Food packaging labels can be confusing for consumers.

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Sign-up now open for agricultural Market Facilitation Program

Wed, Jul 31, 2019

MFP is a partial income-replacement response to Chinese tariffs on U.S. agricultural products in that nation’s trade dispute with the United States.

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Property insurance for students is important

Mon, Jul 29, 2019

It is important to have adequate insurance coverage for your college student's personal belongings.

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Dana Bay assumes presidency of the Oklahoma Association of Agricultural Extension Agents

Fri, Jul 26, 2019

Ellis County Extension agricultural educator Dana Bay has assumed the presidency of the Oklahoma Association of Agricultural Extension Agents, the first woman to ever hold the position.

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Property insurance for students is important

Wed, Jul 24, 2019

Students moving away from home for college or trade school are encouraged to check into insurance for their belongings.

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Succulents are becoming a big gardening trend

Mon, Jul 22, 2019

Oklahoma's hot summers can make gardening a bit tricky. However, succulents have proven to grow well in this environment.

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Workshop to focus on plant materials for the green industry

Fri, Jul 19, 2019

The fifth annual Shackelford Lecture Series at OSU will focus on plant management, ornamental plants and more.

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Food industry leaders focus attention on FAPC research

Wed, Jul 17, 2019

The Industry Advisory Committee of Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center met June 6, 2019, on the OSU campus to learn more about faculty research and discuss how the advisory board can help meet the needs of the center.

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OSU Vegetable Growing and Marketing Field Day July 30 in Coal County

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

A cooperative partnership between the Choctaw Nation and OSU Cooperative Extension, the field day is free and open to the public.

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Coe discovers passion through research, campus organizations

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

1 is 2 Many, a White House initiative in response to the increased attention around sexual violence on college campuses, is one of Seraiah Coe’s philanthropic passions. She is deeply passionate about educating young adults on the definition of healthy relationships and believes this is an "important part of the recovery" from a personal experience. She presented her plan to her hometown high school principal in McKinney, Texas, and got approved to present the information to health class in the coming fall semester.

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Crop load thinning is topic of upcoming pecan field day

Wed, Jul 10, 2019

Pecan producers will learn more about the advantages of crop load thinning at an upcoming field day.

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Keeping snakes away from your home and yard

Wed, Jul 03, 2019

Due to heavy rains received earlier in the year, people may be finding more snakes in their yard and around their home.

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