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Alexis Gullic represents OSU at the capitol for 2017 Research Day

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

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Earthworms are not always good for the soil

Tue, Oct 04, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – They are everywhere. People use them as fishing bait. Others toss them in their gardens to help aerate the soil. They also can be used in compost piles.

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Mineral feeding protocols key for beef cows on lush forage

Mon, Oct 03, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cattle producers looking to use forage as cheap winter feed for their beef cows need to practice sound mineral feeding protocols to reduce the risk of grass tetany next spring.

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History may not be repeating itself with heavier cattle carcass weights

Mon, Oct 03, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Ample supplies of feeder cattle and favorable feeder prices should encourage feedlots to maintain a high turnover rate and avoid the wreck that resulted from extremely heavy carcass weights last year.

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Global Horticulture Conference slated at OSU

Fri, Sep 30, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you have ever wanted to learn about global horticulture, but do not have a passport, or simply do not have the time to hop on a plane and fly half way around the world, make plans to attend the upcoming Global Horticulture Conference on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

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Boomerang offspring can affect parents’ retirement

Fri, Sep 30, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many years, parents have juggled sporting events, music practice, curfew violations and high insurance premiums on teenaged drivers. Now with the kids out of the house, it is the perfect time to invest more into retirement accounts and accumulate savings.

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Field tour to feature fire, wildlife, timber and cattle

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Fire is nothing new to Oklahoma. Throughout history, the land has been burned by Native Americans, sparked by lightning, lit from a campfire or ignited by a prescribed fire.

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Free educational conference to feature international cattle handling and stockmanship expert

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. –Dr. Tom Noffsinger, international cattle handling and stockmanship expert, will make a return trip to Oklahoma this fall to headline the Merck Animal Health and Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Chisholm Trail Cattle Handling Conference.

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The ‘green’ facts of grass versus grain when finishing beef cattle

Wed, Sep 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is a “green” discussion that continues to raise its head periodically. What is better for the environment: Grass-finished or grain-finished beef cattle?

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Landowners may be accidentally poisoning wildlife

Wed, Sep 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cool evenings and warm days are a sure sign autumn is here, which means hunting seasons are blasting off in Oklahoma. But, high humidity and warm temperatures this time of year may be contributing to the accidental poisoning of many wildlife species

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Checking utilities in the aftermath of an earthquake

Wed, Sep 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – One top priority for homeowners after an earthquake is to ensure all utilities remain in proper working order.

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Checking inside and outside the home for earthquake damage

Wed, Sep 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – In the aftermath of an earthquake, damage to homes, buildings and other structures may or may not be visible. That is why it is important to thoroughly check both inside and outside your property as soon as it is safe to do so.

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