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Annual horticulture show opens Jan. 13 in Arkansas

Mon, Dec 05, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. - Building healthy economies with local and regional food systems will headline the topics presented at the 36th Annual Horticulture Industries Show in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This year’s theme is “Local Foods, Farms, Gardens and Success.”

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Premier canola event set for Enid in January

Mon, Dec 05, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Agricultural producers interested in learning how to maximize their canola production and profitability should register now to attend the Jan. 19 Canola College in Enid.

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Think twice about gifts of clothing for the holidays

Fri, Dec 02, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – As you make out your holiday shopping list, you are sure to find a variety of things on it. Some popular items may include toys, household items or electronics.

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Medication safety during the holiday travel season

Fri, Dec 02, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When you are scrambling to get on the road or rushing to prepare your home to host family and friends for the holidays, managing your medications is an easy detail to overlook.

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Options exist to control Hessian fly problems in wheat

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Occurrences of Hessian fly have been found in southwestern Oklahoma winter wheat this fall, making it important for producers to identify field infestations and strategies that can assist in managing the pest next year.

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Carbon sequestration a positive aspect of beef cattle grazing grasslands

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Beef cattle grazing on grass pastures might not be the first thing people think of when discussing the subject of combatting greenhouse gas emissions, but it is an agricultural practice providing significant dividends to the effort.

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Wood burning stoves offer heating alternative

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – As temperatures continue to drop, wood burning stoves will get more and more action.

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Life lessons in the woods

Wed, Nov 30, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – He plays soccer, basketball and baseball. He’s not a bad golfer and takes pride in being tough to tackle on the football field.

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Laverne 4-H’ers show appreciation for local veterans

Wed, Nov 30, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The sun is barely peeking over the horizon as members of the Laverne Sr. and Jr. 4-H Clubs gather to unfurl about 40 American flags and place them at businesses along the main street of this small town in far northwest Oklahoma as a way to commemorate Veterans Day.

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History of the Christmas tree

Tue, Nov 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The sight and smell of real Christmas trees gives us a reminder of many happy moments in the past, along with the promise of the bright future that spring is sure to bring

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All that is left is the tree

Tue, Nov 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The presents have all been opened. There are no more candied yams to stuff in your mouth. All of your company has left, and the Christmas decorations have been boxed up until next year.

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Christmas trees in Oklahoma

Tue, Nov 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma Christmas tree growers can pick any of the native adapted species of tree to grow and sell.

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