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Market price for soybeans may make it a good alternative summer crop for some Oklahoma producers

Fri, Feb 09, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (Jan. 9, 2018) – Wheat is underperforming as a cash crop in the minds of many Oklahoma producers, leading some to look at the feasibility of planting alternative summer crops as drought persists in the state.

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“Oklahoma Gardening” going strong into its 44th season

Fri, Feb 09, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Feb. 9, 2018) – Although there are a few more weeks of winter, the crew at “Oklahoma Gardening” has been hard at work preparing for the show’s 44th season. Slated to kick off Feb. 17, this season promises to deliver great gardening advice and take viewers along as they visit other parts of this great state.

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Horticulture Spray Day slated March 8

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Feb. 8, 2018)–Pests in both conventional and organic horticulture food crops is a concern for producers around the state. Pests can cause damage and cut into the bottom line of growers.

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Keep eye out for respiratory acidosis in newborns at calving time

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (Jan. 26, 2018) – Despite a cow-calf producer’s best efforts relative to providing desired herd genetics and ease of birthing through bull selection and heifer development, some cows or heifers still need assistance at calving time.

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Tips for wishing your home a healthy new year

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Feb. 8, 2018) – People have all sorts of New Year’s resolutions. Some want to get slimmer, some want to save more money, some want to try new experiences. Well, what about wanting a healthy home?

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On the L.E.A.D.ing edge of fighting diabetes

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Live well, Eat well, be Active with Diabetes might sound like a mantra for healthy living, but it’s actually the name of an Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service program that provides tools, resources and hope to individuals across the state who are managing the chronic condition.

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Oklahoma Market Garden School to take place at Langston University

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Feb. 8, 2018) – In an effort to provide fresh market producers with the most up-to-date information on management, production and marketing techniques, Oklahoma State University is teaming up with Langston University and Noble Research Institute to host the spring 2018 Oklahoma Market Garden School.

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ANSI Quadrathalon Team Competes at Southern Section

Mon, Feb 05, 2018

Department of Animal Science Quadrathalon Team Competes at Southern Section

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OSU Purebred Beef Center Wins at 2018 NWSS

Mon, Feb 05, 2018

The OSU Purebred Beef Center and Livestock Judging Team win at the 2018 National Western Stock Show.

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New training required for dicamba herbicide applicators

Wed, Jan 31, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Jan. 25, 2018) – Applicators planning to use specific dicamba herbicides labelled for the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop SystemTM for soybeans and cotton must complete U.S. Department of Agriculture-approved dicamba training before spraying these products this year.

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U.S. beef cattle currently plentiful in the marketplace

Mon, Jan 29, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (Jan. 29, 2018) – The numbers are in and the United States has plenty of feedlot cattle on hand to kick off 2018.

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CEUs available through March 8 Oklahoma Irrigation Conference in Weatherford

Mon, Jan 29, 2018

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma (Jan. 29, 2018) – Five Irrigation Association continuing education units and 4.5 Certified Crop Advisor continuing education units are being offered to certified professionals attending the March 8 Oklahoma Irrigation Conference in Weatherford.

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