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All the buzz about mosquitoes

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The wet spring may have been a boon for crops, but it has opened the door to the possibility of a challenging summer when it comes to mosquitoes.

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Homeowners and families should protect against mosquitoes this summer

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahomans planning to work and play outdoors this summer should be prepared to protect against mosquitoes.

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Optimize your horse’s water intake

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Summertime heat is approaching fast, making it paramount that equine owners optimize their horse’s water intake to ensure animal well-being and performance as temperatures rise.

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Dairy herds expected to have decreasing effect on U.S beef production

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although beef, as a by-product of the dairy industry, rarely exhibits a major influence on dairy industry production decisions, it is important to note that dairy animals contribute a significant portion of total animal slaughter and beef supply.

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U.S. beef trade situation down for April but improving slowly overall

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Recent beef and cattle trade data shows a mixed bag of global market impacts, with total U.S. beef exports decreasing 5.3 percent in April compared to last year.

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Low tunnels can help extend growing season

Wed, Jun 22, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many people, there is not anything tastier than a vine-ripened tomato or fresh herbs picked right off the plant. Right now, gardeners across Oklahoma are enjoying fruits of their labor from their gardens.

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Use sunscreen properly to help ensure protection

Mon, Jun 20, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Now that summer has officially started, Oklahomans are making plans that include spending a lot of time outdoors.

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Floriculture workshop slated July 14 in Stillwater

Fri, Jun 17, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Do your roses have rose rosette disease? Are you interested in learning more about soilless growing media? Would you like to learn about greenhouse and garden center runoff management? Perhaps commercial organic horticulture is right up your alley.

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OSU to host Summer Fire Field Day in Perry

Thu, Jun 16, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Prescribed burning during the summer months is just as, if not more, effective than the traditional spring burns.

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The unique, interesting and strange creatures among us

Wed, Jun 15, 2016

Go outside. The final bell has rung and students across the state are out of school for the summer. Tell them to unplug from their gaming devices, cell phones, tablets and computers and go outside. There is a wild world out there.

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DASNR experts go on-site in Nicaragua to help solve food issues

Wed, Jun 15, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Two Oklahoma State University faculty members completed volunteer assignments through Partners of the Americas and the United States Agency for International Development-supported Farmer-to-Farmer program.

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Cattle handling and stockmanship expert set to speak at free educational conference

Mon, Jun 13, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – International cattle handling and stockmanship expert Dr. Tom Noffsinger will headline a slate of speakers at the Merck Animal Health and Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Cattle Conference set for this summer.

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