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Snap, click and win in 4-H county fair social media contest

Tue, Jul 10, 2018

For the second straight year, the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation is promoting the Share Your County Fair social media contest.

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Lincoln County’s Robinson family shows alpacas may offer Oklahoma ranchers new opportunities

Tue, Jul 03, 2018

Land-Run Alpacas in Lincoln County is a testament to how good management and working with the local OSU Cooperative Extension county office can pay big dividends.

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Follow BQA guidelines when treating and selling cows

Mon, Jul 02, 2018

It is imperative beef producers follow prescribed withdrawal times as directed on the medication labels, as recommended by Beef Quality Assurance guidelines for treatment of common summertime ailments with cattle.

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Hydration is essential, especially during summer months

Mon, Jul 02, 2018

Everyone looks forward to summer vacation and spending more time outdoors. However, extreme temperatures can easily put you at risk for dehydration.

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OSU Sustainable Bioenergy Workshop draws teachers from across the nation

Fri, Jun 29, 2018

A NIFA grant from USDA allowed OSU's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources to provide high school and junior high teacher from as far away as Montana to come to OSU and receive hands-on training in bioenergy science.

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Shape of things to come fairly evident in the cattle markets

Fri, Jun 29, 2018

Official OSU Cooperative Extension forecast for cattle markets during the second half of 2018.

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Go gold with mid-to-late summer supplementation for fall-born replacement heifers

Fri, Jun 29, 2018

OSU Cooperative Extension recommendations for cow-calf stakeholders to get the most out of their summertime pasture resources.

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Some use a hook, others use their hands to land catfish

Fri, Jun 29, 2018

The idea of hopping into water, anywhere from just a couple feet deep, down to well over your head, to feel around for giant fish sounds crazy to some. But being waste deep in muddy water, armed with a pair of gloves at the most, is exactly where noodlers want to be.

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Supply and demand challenges continue for beef industry

Wed, Jun 27, 2018

A looming trade war and other market forces are putting pressure on beef prices.

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OSU piloting program aimed at strengthening rural economies

Wed, Jun 27, 2018

Oklahoma State University is piloting Create Bridges, a program designed to strengthen those industries in rural Oklahoma.

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Safely celebrating Independence Day with fireworks

Wed, Jun 27, 2018

Following a few easy safety precautions will help ensure accidents and injuries do not dampen the Independence Day fireworks fun.

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FAPC recognizes food industry leaders through Food Safety Professional program

Wed, Jun 27, 2018

Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center created a Food Safety Professional program to recognize industry leaders specializing in food safety.

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