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Time to establish bermudagrass for forage production fast approaching

Mon, Mar 06, 2017

PURCELL, Okla. – Agricultural producers in central Oklahoma should be finalizing plans now if they want to establish bermudagrass for forage production.

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Low feedlot cost of gain making an impact in stocker cattle decisions

Mon, Mar 06, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The current feeder market appears to be fully reflecting low feedlot cost of gain, which in turn is squeezing stocker cattle margins and changing the signals for stocker production.

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Now is the time to plant seeds for transplants

Mon, Mar 06, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although there is still the opportunity for freezing temperatures across the state, gardeners can get a jump start on their summer vegetables and flowers by starting seeds indoors now.

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New data listings break down heavy cattle placements in feedlots

Wed, Mar 01, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The February USDA Cattle on Feed report show January feedlot placements were 111.3 percent of last year while marketings were 110.2 percent of one year ago, the numbers being pretty much what economic analysts expected.

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OSU hosting new herbicide technologies event on March 6 in Coweta

Wed, Mar 01, 2017

COWETA, Okla. – Agricultural producers and herbicide applicators in northwestern Oklahoma should plan now to attend the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service’s New Row Crop Traits and Herbicide Technologies event in Coweta on March 6.

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Containers add a touch of whimsy to your gardening efforts

Wed, Mar 01, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Gardens are a wonderful addition to any home. Dressing up the landscape certainly adds to the curb appeal when flower beds are filled with a colorful assortment of perennials, annuals, shrubs and even vegetables.

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OSU hosting new herbicide technologies event on March 3 in Lahoma

Tue, Feb 28, 2017

ENID, Okla. – Agricultural producers and herbicide applicators in northwestern Oklahoma should plan now to attend the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service’s New Row Crop Traits and Herbicide Technologies event near Lahoma on March 3.

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Oklahoma’s premier 2017 peanut event set for March 23

Mon, Feb 27, 2017

ALTUS, Okla. – Peanut experts will provide updates on everything from variety and market type selection to industry insights at the 2017 Peanut EXPO on March 23, taking place at the Southwest Technology Center in Altus.

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Oklahoma canola producers need to scout for aphids

Mon, Feb 27, 2017

FREDERICK, Okla. – Substantial numbers of turnip and green peach aphids were recently found in Oklahoma’s Canadian and Tillman counties, so winter canola growers need to be increasingly vigilant and protect their investment by scouting for aphids now.

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Various factors add up to determine bred cow value

Fri, Feb 24, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Research by Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources examining 15 years of auction data relative to the value of bred cows indicates beef herd expansion is still going strong.

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Scott helps food business dreams come true

Fri, Feb 24, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – When you walk into Darren Scott’s office, one of the first things you may notice is the brain sitting on a shelf. It is not in a jar full of formaldehyde, but rather the gummy, edible variety. However, this “office accessory” does serve a purpose in his work.

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Another drought? Well, maybe.

Thu, Feb 23, 2017

Say the word drought and for some people it immediately conjures up images of long, hot summers or, for others, it may trigger reminders of the brutal 1930s Dust Bowl. However, the hard, uncomfortable truth is Oklahoma is always a few weeks away from being at the mercy of this weather phenomenon and the potentially devastating impacts it can leave in its wake.

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