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Prevent accidental poisonings with simple safety precautions

Wed, Mar 28, 2018

While every household contains potential poison hazards – think furniture polish, art supplies, lighter fluid, prescription medication, and laundry pods, for example – accidents are generally preventable.

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Avoiding bed bugs before and after thrift store purchases

Wed, Mar 28, 2018

Picking up second-hand goods, clothing and furniture at thrift stores and vintage shops can be fun, not to mention saving some wear and tear on the family budget. To lower the risk of exposure to bed bugs, though, consumers should take precautions before and after purchasing and bringing home their new-to-them finds.

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Beware of bed bugs when thrift shopping

Wed, Mar 28, 2018

Savvy consumers know there are plenty of fun finds in thrift stores. While on the hunt for the unique, collectible or even everyday necessities, shoppers also should be on the lookout for bed bugs.

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Avoiding bothersome bed bugs while traveling

Wed, Mar 28, 2018

With summertime in the not-too-distant future, Oklahomans may be planning to hit pause on their hectic schedules to do some traveling. If that is the case, families should remember bed bugs like to getaway, too, and they are not shy about catching a ride, including on clothing, luggage and even commercial airliners.

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4-H Music Corps fills Old Central with new songs

Mon, Mar 26, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – While activity in the oldest building on campus is typically limited to things associated with Oklahoma State University’s Honors College, Old Central recently was full of talented musicians from all around the state.

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RSVP now to attend April 4 OSU Crop Production Clinic in Guymon

Mon, Mar 26, 2018

GUYMON, Oklahoma (March 25, 2018) – Agricultural producers in northwestern Oklahoma and surrounding regions should register now to attend the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service’s 19th Annual Crop Production Clinic in Guymon.

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More dates announced for required training for dicamba herbicide applicators

Fri, Mar 23, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (March 23, 2018) – Additional dates in Oklahoma were announced for the U.S. Department of Agriculture-approved dicamba training.

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Are your bulls ready for breeding season?

Fri, Mar 23, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (March 22, 2018) – The spring breeding season for cow-calf operations is approaching fast, meaning time is running out for producers who have not assessed their bull battery.

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Changes in Mexican cattle industry will affect American beef trade as well

Fri, Mar 23, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (March 22, 2018) – The Mexican cattle and beef industry has evolved rapidly in the past decade, most notably in the expansion of beef exports from Mexico, 89 percent of which entered the United States in 2017.

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Water in the spotlight

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

World Water Day, annually recognized on March 22 for the past 25 years, is a day about focusing attention on the importance of water.

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Rising from the ashes to win coveted national award

Mon, Mar 19, 2018

Pittsburg County 4-H'er overcomes adversity to win national award.

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CASNR gears up for annual celebration

Mon, Mar 19, 2018

Oklahoma State University College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources students and faculty are gearing up for CASNR Week, an annual weeklong celebration starting March 26.

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