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Tips for summer grilling safety

Mon, Jun 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Shorts, flip flops and glowing coals in the grill are just a few of the signs of summer. Invite some friends and family and you have the perfect combination for a great cookout.

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Be safe while staying cool in the pool

Fri, Jun 23, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Splashing around in the backyard pool or enjoying the amenities at the local community center is always refreshing on a hot summer day. But, amid all the fun, safety should always be a main priority.

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Beware of bed bugs during summer travels

Fri, Jun 23, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – With summer’s arrival, family vacation season is now in full swing. It is a good guess, though, that bed bugs are probably the last things on the minds of would be travelers.

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Safely enjoying lakes and rivers in Oklahoma

Fri, Jun 23, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many Oklahomans, there is no better summertime activity than spending time at the lake. Putting a few important safety measures in place while on the water can help ensure a fun, accident-free experience for everyone.

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Birds making final stop at bus shelters

Fri, Jun 23, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The gift of flight leaves birds without the need to hop on public transit systems for transportation. However, more and more of our feathered friends have been seen at bus stop shelters.

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Registration open for the 2017 Women in Agriculture and Small Business Conference

Thu, Jun 22, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – A forward thinking researcher along with a former Miss America turned television co-host will headline the slate of speakers at the 2017 Oklahoma Statewide Women in Agriculture and Small Business Conference set for Aug. 3-4 in Oklahoma City.

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Making playgrounds safe places to play

Thu, Jun 22, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Few outdoor activities are as entertaining to children as a playground. The swings, slides and seesaws are guaranteed fun, especially with the warmer temperatures of summer settling in across Oklahoma.

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New competition at Oklahoma State Fair brings teamwork to the table

Wed, Jun 21, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma 4-H’ers spend a lot of time preparing their exhibits for the local, county and state fairs. They’re perfecting that loaf of bread. Some of taking care of livestock they plan to exhibit in the show ring. Others are hoping to grow that perfect zucchini or pumpkin in hopes of bringing home a blue ribbon.

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OSU Summer Forages Field Day set for July 18

Tue, Jun 20, 2017

CHICKASHA, Okla. – Agricultural producers looking to take advantage of the latest information about forage varieties, best management practices and related smartphone technology should RSVP now to attend Oklahoma State University’s Summer Forages Field Day on July 18.

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OSU helping to provide vision for future water needs

Fri, Jun 16, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma faced a prolonged drought a few years ago, which put the state’s municipal water supplies under much stress.

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Think you’ve got sick cattle? It’s time to play DARTs

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is relatively easy to determine when a dependent child is sick as they often just tell you or moan pitifully, but what about livestock who are dependent upon cattle producers to correctly ascertain their well-being? It can be tough to tell a moo from a moan.

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Pay attention to children’s media use during the summer

Wed, Jun 14, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – With summer’s arrival and the less hectic pace it brings for families compared to the school year, it may be tempting for parents to allow children to watch a little more television or play that video game a little longer.

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