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Cattle operation losses from wildfires exceed $26 million

Mon, May 07, 2018

Estimates of cattle operation losses caused by April's wildfires are in, and they are substantial. (Photo by Todd Johnson)

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Livestock producers in drought areas facing key decisions

Mon, May 07, 2018

Just because an agricultural operation gets a bit of rain does not mean the producer should scrap his or her drought management plan.

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Register now for upcoming Master Cattleman Ranch Tour

Mon, May 07, 2018

OSU Cooperative Extension's May 30-31 Master Cattleman Ranch Tour will provide firsthand examples of research-based best management practices through on-site visits to Ardmore-area ranches.

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May is a season of percentages for cow-calf breeders

Mon, May 07, 2018

Oklahoma State University's Glenn Selk shares research-based information important for cattle producers involved in cow-calf breeding programs.

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Rattlesnakes play an important role in nature

Thu, May 03, 2018

Western diamondback rattlesnakes have lived throughout the southwestern United States and Mexico since before Oklahoma statehood. As people began to settle and encroach into the snakes’ habitat, more and more interactions were taking place.

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Sabra Billups wins 2018 Presidential Fellows' Grand 3MC Competition

Thu, May 03, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (May 3, 2018) – Sabra Billups, food science graduate student, won the Presidential Fellows' Grand Three Minute Challenge Competition on April 24th, 2018. The contest evaluated which students had the best presentaiton in a head-to-head style competition consisting of winners of previous 3MT and 3MP competitions.

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Oklahoma 4-H’ers helping with wildfire relief

Tue, May 01, 2018

Oklahoma 4-H'ers from around the state are helping out any way they can to assist the victims of the wildfires in northwest Oklahoma.

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Chapter Leader

Tue, May 01, 2018

Justin Landers was born and bred to be an Oklahoma State University Cowboy. Growing up in Altus, Oklahoma, Landers played football and participated in the National FFA Organization, and his heart was set on attending OSU.

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Working on Water

Tue, May 01, 2018

OSU junior plans to use biosystems engineering degree to improve access to clean water around the world.

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Catherine Haviland receives Phoenix Award

Mon, Apr 30, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 30, 2018) – Catherine Haviland, graduate student, received the 2018 Phoenix Award (Ph.D.)! The award is presented each year to one master’s student and one doctoral student who have shown exemplary achievement in leadership and scholarship, community and university service, and professional involvement.

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OK Home Bakery Act affects home bakers

Fri, Apr 27, 2018

The Oklahoma Home Bakery Act of 2013 made it legal to prepare baked goods in an uninspected, home kitchen and sell the goods from the homeowner’s premises. This act was amended in 2017 to allow home-baked items to be sold off-premises in selected locations.

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Gretchen Mafi receives Golden Torch Award

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 26, 2018) – Dr. Gretchen Mafi, a professor and the Ralph and Leila Boulware Endowed Chair in the Department of Animal Science, received the 2018 Golden Torch Award!

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