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OSU graduates first students from its joint degree program with China Agricultural University

Fri, May 19, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Call it pomp and circumstance, just with a Far East twist and Cowboy twang.

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Be wary of identity theft and scams following a weather disaster

Wed, May 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma residents are more than familiar with the weather advisories and warnings that come across the television and radio. When the sirens sound, Oklahomans know what they need to do to be safe.

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Safe drinking water is a top concern after a natural disaster

Wed, May 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – In the wake of recent severe storms across Oklahoma, finding a safe water supply is a priority.

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Assessing structural damage after a disaster

Wed, May 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – One of the major milestones on the road to recovering after a storm is assessing the structural damage to homes and other buildings.

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Do a little research before donating to the cause

Wed, May 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Many Oklahomans experience a certain level of empathy when they see areas ravished by tornadoes.

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Chainsaw safety important as tornado cleanup begins

Wed, May 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Many Oklahomans are now faced with a massive cleanup job after severe weather recently ripped through the state. The storms left much destruction in their wakes, including houses, cars and trees.

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Now the recovery begins

Wed, May 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – After destructive natural disasters, families can be left with the daunting task of cleaning up and, ultimately, rebuilding.

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Do your homework before signing a contract for home repairs

Wed, May 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many Oklahomans, the road to recovery following a natural disaster can be a long one.

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Debris in pastures potential health risk to cattle

Wed, May 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Insulation and building debris from tornadoes can cause problems for cattle producers, difficulties that potentially could have a significant effect on animal health and time management costs.

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Practice proper safety techniques during storm cleanup

Wed, May 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Storm season is in full swing, with tornadoes and windy thunderstorms leaving trails of debris in their wakes, debris that may be heavy, bulky or even ripe with bacteria, which can lead to potential health problems.

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Ransomware an ‘equal-opportunity extortion attempt’

Tue, May 16, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Recent widespread ransomware attacks hit computers in more than 150 countries, but the malicious practice itself is not new and given hackers ability to eventually work around security protocols – if only for a short period – is unlikely to go the way of the dinosaurs.

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USDA-NASS may be contacting some Oklahoma stocker cattle producers

Tue, May 16, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma cattle producers who received the Oklahoma State University Stocker Survey from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently but who have not returned it will soon be receiving a call from NASS to help them complete the survey.

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