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Bullish feeder cattle markets providing opportunities for beef producers

Fri, Nov 03, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Feeder cattle markets have stayed stronger than most analysts expected this fall, offering a number of opportunities for all types of cattle producers.

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Nighttime versus daytime feeding influences time of calving

Fri, Nov 03, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Supervision of calving process is best accomplished during daylight hours but Mother Nature and mama cows are not always so inclined, meaning cow-calf operators need to stack the odds in their favor.

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Garden ambassadors recognized for two decades of service

Thu, Nov 02, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – For a quarter of a century, gardening enthusiasts have volunteered their time and shared their knowledge at The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University through the Botanic Garden Ambassador Program.

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Growing hope

Thu, Nov 02, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – For years, Ian Thompson and his wife, Amy, have raised a garden featuring Choctaw heirloom or heritage seeds – seeds of older varieties of crops that are no longer cultivated on a wide scale.

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CASNR 3MT Winners Announced

Thu, Nov 02, 2017

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 CASNR 3MT® - Three Minute Thesis Competition held Oct. 23-25, 2017.

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Cowboy Motorsports keeps on trucking

Wed, Nov 01, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Five bucks, a membership to a respected professional society and a year’s worth of hard work leading up to the annual competition is what it takes to be a member of Cowboy Motorsports.

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Do not feed the weeds

Wed, Nov 01, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Weeds are the enemy of any healthy crop and they can be difficult, frustrating adversaries. But, producers keeping a sharp eye on both the yield and the quality of their wheat crops are not heading into battle powerless.

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Interactive display helps youth learn about origin of their food

Tue, Oct 31, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – When Ripley Elementary School second grader Raelin Burrell went to school recently, she was sure she’d be learning about math, science and reading – you know, the usual stuff. Little did she know she was going to get to milk a cow.

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A few tips about how many heifers to keep

Fri, Oct 27, 2017

PURCELL, Oklahoma – Experienced cow-calf producers know firsthand the constant challenge in evaluating the number of replacement heifers that must be developed or purchased to bring into the herd each year.

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Feedlot inventory of cattle continues to swell

Fri, Oct 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Counter-seasonally strong feeder cattle prices this fall indicate good demand despite growing feeder cattle supplies.

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Prussic acid and nitrate poisoning are concerns after a light frost

Fri, Oct 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Cooler temperatures are coming into Oklahoma about three weeks ahead of what is typical for late October and early November, meaning temperatures could stress certain forage plants and make them potentially toxic to livestock.

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Wildlife goes nuts for acorns

Fri, Oct 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – This time of year even a blind squirrel can find an acorn. That is because the ground is littered with them, but they might not be just lying around much longer.

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