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Oklahoma is one of the hungriest states in the country

Fri, Mar 11, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – For some people, being hungry simply means it has been a few hours since their last meal. Unfortunately, many Oklahomans struggle with hunger every single day.

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Nutrition program helps Oklahomans get healthier

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Even as the nation celebrates National Nutrition Month in March, it is a well known fact the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle requires a daily commitment.

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Heath Sanders named new OSU Cooperative Extension area agronomist

Wed, Mar 09, 2016

DUNCAN, Okla. – Heath Sanders, a crop professional known to many Oklahoma producers, will be assisting farmers, ranchers and others as an Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service area agronomist for the southwest district beginning March 28.

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OSU wheat researcher honored by Wheat Quality Council for second straight year

Tue, Mar 08, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources wheat researcher Brett Carver and the OSU Wheat Improvement Team won the 2016 Millers Award presented by the Wheat Quality Council.

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Online prescribed fire training offers many benefits

Tue, Mar 08, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Nearly 400 people representing private landowners, federal agencies, state agencies, universities, nongovernmental agencies, tribes and fire departments are taking advantage of a program offered by Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension.

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Maintaining good nutrition key part of replacement heifer management

Fri, Mar 04, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Breeding season for replacement heifers destined for a spring-calving herd will soon be here, emphasizing the need for producers to ensure proper nutritional management of the animals.

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Are your bulls ready for breeding season?

Fri, Mar 04, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The spring breeding season for cow-calf operations is less than two months away, meaning time is running out for producers who have not assessed their bull battery.

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Feeder and fed cattle markets returning to ‘normal’

Fri, Mar 04, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Producers can be forgiven if they seem to be experiencing a case of déjà vu, as feeder and fed cattle prices are currently at about the same levels as in late 2013 after a 26-month rollercoaster ride in the markets.

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Camp T.U.R.F. offers youth a chance to explore careers, experience college life

Tue, Mar 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma youth who have an interest in horticulture and science, and who want a chance to experience college life before high school graduation, have an opportunity to do both at Camp T.U.R.F.

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Royalties from OSU-bred wheat varieties help fund innovation

Mon, Feb 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma Genetics, Inc. presented royalties from seed sales of wheat varieties developed by Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources to OSU President Burns Hargis and the OSU Agricultural Experiment Station Feb. 26 in Stillwater.

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That smells like quail research

Mon, Feb 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – In front of any good bird hunter is a dog sniffing and pointing out where the birds are hiding. Just like the trusty bird dog, most predators rely on smell to locate their prey

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Tool available to help wheat producers make decisions

Fri, Feb 26, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Timing is everything when trying to get as much bang for your buck as possible in the wheat fields. Wheat producers in Oklahoma have historically circled March 15 on their calendars to remember to pull cattle from the fields.

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