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Prepare a calving kit before spring calving season begins

Fri, Jan 19, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – It may be the heart of winter but now is the time for cow-calf operators to put together supplies and equipment that will be needed to assist heifers and cows in need of help when spring calving occurs.

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OSU’s Pecan Management Course set to begin Feb. 27

Fri, Jan 19, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you have an interest in learning more about pecans and what it takes to grow them, mark your calendar for the 2018 Fundamentals of Pecan Management course offered by Oklahoma State University.

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Many aspects in measuring cow-calf production efficiency

Fri, Jan 19, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – While economic efficiency measures focus on optimal use of inputs relative to the value of outputs in cow-calf operations, changes in output values or input costs can lead to improved returns due solely to changing market conditions while masking stagnant or even declining physical productivity.

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Revisiting the Veterinary Feed Directive one year later

Fri, Jan 19, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – When stricter federal guidelines on the use of some antibiotics for food animals went into effect last year, producers all over the nation, including Jerry Meek in Ada, had a decision to make. Should he spend the time and money to get a Veterinarian Feed Directive authorization from his veterinarian to continue treating his herd of about 30 cows?

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Brashier’s 4-H project keeps her buzzing with activity

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – It’s no secret Oklahoma 4-H’ers keep themselves busy juggling school work, 4-H meetings and their project work. But one project of a 4-H’er in Bryan County always keeps her buzzing with activity… literally.

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Finish what you start: OSU graduate walks across stage 48 years after earning degree

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – Jerry Ott, a humble family man who uses words like honor, respect, responsibility and service, has worn many hats over the years.

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Plant disease control possible through tree pruning

Wed, Jan 17, 2018

DURANT, Oklahoma – Homeowners and landowners looking over their property should take quick action if their trees and shrubs are observed to have wilted branches or dieback.

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OHS Annual Meetings slated Feb. 10 and 11

Wed, Jan 17, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – Gardening enthusiasts should make plans to attend the Oklahoma Horticultural Society Annual Meetings in February.

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Custer County’s Radonna Sawatzky named 2018 Distinguished Educator recipient by Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – “For us, it’s personal” says the highly accurate testament of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, whose county educators live and work in the counties and communities they serve; and Custer County Extension Educator Radonna Sawatzky is proof of that.

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Pittsburg County 4-H Educator Gregory Owen honored by Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Gregory Owen of the Pittsburg County Extension Office received one of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service’s most prestigious honors on Jan. 10 when he was named a 2018 recipient of the statewide organization’s Distinguished Educator Award.

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Pesticide applicator CEUs available through Jan. 17-18 Red River Crops Conference in Altus

Wed, Jan 10, 2018

ALTUS, Oklahoma – Agricultural pesticide applicators in southwestern Oklahoma and the Texas Rolling Plains region can pick up needed continuing education credits by participating in the Red River Crops Conference Jan. 17-18 in Altus.

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Time to begin early evening feeding of cows

Tue, Jan 09, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Cow-calf producers who ensure adequate supervision at calving can have a significant effect on reducing calf mortality, always important but increasingly so with the higher price of live calves at sale time.

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