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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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Culinary training program serving up tasty results for Oklahoma students and school nutrition professionals

Wed, Sep 28, 2016

Although Nancy Sitler, child nutrition director for Sapulpa Public Schools, thought she and her staff were providing solid meal service in the six kitchens across the district, she was nervous about inviting an outside chef consultant to review operations.

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4-H’er overcomes obstacles in the show ring and in life

Wed, Sep 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Shelby Frost has an infectious laugh and a smile that will light up a room. But when she is in the show ring with her sheep, she is all business and ready to face any obstacle head on.

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OSU igniting the interest of Jenks High School students

Tue, Sep 27, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Normally, a fire on high school property would result in plenty of screaming and panicked students running for their lives. However, a recent fire at Jenks High School, which was lit by Oklahoma State University personnel, was greeted with “ooooos” and “awwwwws.”

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Academic achievement program for Latino students finding big success in Oklahoma

Tue, Sep 27, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – With plenty of hard evidence confirming its strategy is working, Juntos, a unique program helping Latino students and their families hit all the right academic notes, is poised to expand its impact in Oklahoma.

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Football and agriculture

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Imagine football without agriculture. Not that difficult, right? Well, wait a minute. Not so fast…

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