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Wrap up the year with FAPC: upcoming training opportunities available

Mon, Oct 24, 2022

OSU's Food and Agricultural Products Centers have several training opportunities available before the end of the year.

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Backyard poultry at risk of deadly disease

Fri, Oct 21, 2022

Cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza are on the rise in backyard poultry flocks in Oklahoma. OSU Extension specialists have some tips for preventing the deadly disease.

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New report highlights value of international beef trade

Tue, Oct 18, 2022

A beef trade report prepared by OSU Extension's Derrell Peel and an ag economist at Kansas State University emphasizes the benefits of trading beef in the global marketplace.

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Protecting home landscape from deer

Mon, Oct 17, 2022

What plants to grow to keep deer out of the landscape.

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How to ward off those pesky armadillos

Fri, Oct 14, 2022

Armadillos that root through soil and mulch for insects are destructive to lawns and flower beds.

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OSU scientist uncovering the mystery of microbes in plant immunity

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Feng Feng, a molecular biologist with Oklahoma State University, is researching how microbes in the plant’s roots provide it with necessary nutrients while also hindering the plant’s immunity to infection.

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Farmers invest in New Frontiers with commodity donations

Wed, Oct 12, 2022

The Oklahoma State University New Frontiers campaign, which will help build a state-of-the-art teaching, research and Extension facility for OSU Agriculture, is creating unique opportunities for supporters to give back to the university. With the option to donate commodities, farmers can invest in the future of agriculture.

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OSU Extension helping children have a flavorful fall break

Mon, Oct 10, 2022

The OSU Extension's Flavorful Fall Break resource provides healthy and easy-to-make snack recipes for Oklahoma students who will be home soon on fall break.

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OSU Extension reduces lab testing rates for drought-stricken producers

Wed, Oct 05, 2022

OSU's Soil, Water and Forage Analytical Laboratory has reduced costs for nitrate toxicity, forage and feed testing, and livestock water testing.

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Financial institutions support New Frontiers Agricultural Hall

Mon, Oct 03, 2022

A group of Oklahoma financial institutions are supporting the Oklahoma State University New Frontiers campaign to help build a new home for OSU Agriculture. Armstrong Bank, established in 1909 in Vian, is one of 11 financial institution affiliates to invest in replacing OSU’s aging Agricultural Hall.

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Rural Economic Outlook Conference to address supply chain challenges

Tue, Sep 27, 2022

The annual Rural Economic Outlook Conference is scheduled for Oct. 12 and will focus this year on supply chain challenges.

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Rural Renewal Symposium planned for Oct. 5

Mon, Sep 26, 2022

The third annual Rural Renewal Initiative Symposium will be held Oct. 5 on the Oklahoma State University campus. The event unites stakeholders and researchers from across the U.S. to share current rural renewal research.

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