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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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Fifth-generation farmer wins OSU Homecoming crown

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Cowboys were up by 25 at halftime. There was no reason to be nervous for most of the nearly 60,000 people in Boone Pickens Stadium, but Brittany Krehbiel was sweating bullets.

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OSU expertise available on your mobile device

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Want to build a water garden? Bam, here is how to do it. Have questions about credit cards? Kapow, here are the answers. Need some information on the best forage for your livestock this time of year? Coming right up.

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Safely decorating with pumpkins

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Decorating pumpkins can be a fun way for families to celebrate fall or usher in the Halloween spirit, especially as long as everyone makes safety a priority.

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ANSI Students Compete at CASNR 3MT Finals

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

The Oklahoma State University Department of Animal Science had four students compete in the College of Agricultural and Natural Resources (CASNR) 3 Minute Thesis Finals on October 25th, 2017; Sabra Billups, Conner McDaniel, Audrey Boeken, and Kelsy Robinson.

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2017 Horse Judging Team Named Congress Champions!

Mon, Oct 23, 2017

The 2017 Horse Judging Team was named All American Quarter Horse Congress Champions! The team was 1st overall, 1st in halter, 2nd in reasons, and 2nd in performance.

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Growing cattle inventories mean more stocker opportunities

Wed, Oct 18, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – As of mid-October, calf and stocker cattle prices are down only about 2 percent from August, compared to the typical drop of 4 percent, while Oklahoma auction volume has been 11 percent higher year-over-year for the past six weeks.

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Breeding wheat varieties for protein? Not so fast

Wed, Oct 18, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University wheat breeder Brett Carver does not resemble the stereotypical image of a mad scientist at work. However, he and the rest of the OSU Wheat Improvement Team, an interdisciplinary team of researchers, display mad skills when it comes to fulfilling their charge of developing high-performing wheat varieties that thrive in Oklahoma, while more than satisfying the needs of bakers and millers everywhere.

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