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Brashier’s 4-H project keeps her buzzing with activity

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – It’s no secret Oklahoma 4-H’ers keep themselves busy juggling school work, 4-H meetings and their project work. But one project of a 4-H’er in Bryan County always keeps her buzzing with activity… literally.

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Finish what you start: OSU graduate walks across stage 48 years after earning degree

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – Jerry Ott, a humble family man who uses words like honor, respect, responsibility and service, has worn many hats over the years.

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Plant disease control possible through tree pruning

Wed, Jan 17, 2018

DURANT, Oklahoma – Homeowners and landowners looking over their property should take quick action if their trees and shrubs are observed to have wilted branches or dieback.

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OHS Annual Meetings slated Feb. 10 and 11

Wed, Jan 17, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – Gardening enthusiasts should make plans to attend the Oklahoma Horticultural Society Annual Meetings in February.

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Custer County’s Radonna Sawatzky named 2018 Distinguished Educator recipient by Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – “For us, it’s personal” says the highly accurate testament of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, whose county educators live and work in the counties and communities they serve; and Custer County Extension Educator Radonna Sawatzky is proof of that.

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Pittsburg County 4-H Educator Gregory Owen honored by Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Gregory Owen of the Pittsburg County Extension Office received one of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service’s most prestigious honors on Jan. 10 when he was named a 2018 recipient of the statewide organization’s Distinguished Educator Award.

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Pesticide applicator CEUs available through Jan. 17-18 Red River Crops Conference in Altus

Wed, Jan 10, 2018

ALTUS, Oklahoma – Agricultural pesticide applicators in southwestern Oklahoma and the Texas Rolling Plains region can pick up needed continuing education credits by participating in the Red River Crops Conference Jan. 17-18 in Altus.

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Time to begin early evening feeding of cows

Tue, Jan 09, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Cow-calf producers who ensure adequate supervision at calving can have a significant effect on reducing calf mortality, always important but increasingly so with the higher price of live calves at sale time.

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Cattle producer profitability likely to be squeezed in 2018

Tue, Jan 09, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Continued growth in beef production in 2018 is likely to pressure cattle and beef prices, with domestic and international beef demand being critical factors affecting prices.

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Set your 2018 holiday budget now

Tue, Jan 09, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Christmas tree may still be standing in the living room. The gifts you received might not be put away. There may even be holiday meal leftovers still in the refrigerator.

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Spring-planted oats may be viable option for forage

Mon, Jan 08, 2018

PURCELL, Oklahoma – Producers in central Oklahoma who do not have sufficient wheat pasture, annual ryegrass or fescue pastures may want to determine if spring-planted oats are an option.

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Clary recognized for completion of Food Systems Leadership Institute Executive Leadership Program

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Already a proven university leader, Cynda Clary, associate dean in Oklahoma State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, is always trying to improve.

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