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Spiders are scary but avoidable

Wed, Oct 13, 2021

Andrine Shufran, Oklahoma State University Extension associate specialist with the OSU Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, said human-spider interactions don't need to be stressful.

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Oklahoma 4-H’er helping close the digital divide

Mon, Oct 11, 2021

Pittsburg County 4-H'er Murphy Peterson will serve as a Tech Changemaker and will teach critical digital skills in her community.

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OSU Mortar Board names Top 10 freshmen men and women for 2021

Mon, Oct 11, 2021

The Oklahoma State University chapter of the Mortar Board honor society recently named students to its annual list of Top 10 Freshmen Men and Top 10 Freshmen Women for the 2020-21 freshmen class.

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OSU Extension offers Halloween safety tips

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

OSU Extension offers tips to ensure a safe and fun Halloween.

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Livestock producers should examine drought assistance programs

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

Drought conditions have hit some Oklahoma livestock producers hard, but help may be available through U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance programs for operations that depend heavily on forage and grazing.

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Pets play vital role in mental health

Wed, Oct 06, 2021

Research shows that pets are good for both mental and physical health.

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OSU scientists develop new test for anaplasmosis in livestock

Wed, Oct 06, 2021

Scientists and researchers in OSU Agriculture have developed an inexpensive screening test for anaplasmosis in cattle.

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Water 101: Understanding Oklahoma’s rural water systems

Tue, Oct 05, 2021

Rural water districts populate the Oklahoma landscape serving thousands, but the public utility is not available to all rural residents. State officials explain Oklahoma's rural water service and related systems.

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Basic rules for planting wheat this fall

Mon, Oct 04, 2021

There is always risk involved when planting wheat in dry conditions.

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Unwanted pesticide disposal set for Blackwell and Guymon

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

Two unwanted pesticide disposal days will take place in Blackwell and Guymon.

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OSU Ranchers Thursday Lunchtime Series targets wintertime beef cattle management

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

The Zoom webinars are free and scheduled for Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 21 and Oct. 28.

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Register now to attend Oct. 13 Rural Economic Outlook Conference

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

The director of Cobank’s Knowledge Exchange Division and the director of international trade and market access for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association will be keynote speakers.

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