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A $10,000 idea: FAPC set to host product development contest for college students

Fri, Nov 19, 2021

College students with innovative ideas for new food and beverage products are invited to FAPC to provide demonstrations, presentations and sampling of their food innovations.

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What causes post-meal drowsiness on Thanksgiving day?

Wed, Nov 17, 2021

Darren Scott, food scientist at the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center at Oklahoma State University, explains why people feel tired after eating the Thanksgiving meal.

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In a La Nina winter, brace for impact

Mon, Nov 15, 2021

The official NOAA winter outlook predicts another La Nina weather pattern for 2022, and OSU Extension specialists advise how to prepare livestock for the unpredictable season ahead.

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Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma gifts $800,000 to Oklahoma 4-H Foundation

Sun, Nov 14, 2021

The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma recently announced an $800,000 gift to the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation.

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Fighting food insecurity during the holidays

Fri, Nov 12, 2021

Not everyone can enjoy a big Thanksgiving dinner,. 4-H’ers across the state are trying to help with food drives for community food banks and pantries. You can help, too.

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No surprises with 2021 Oklahoma cotton harvest

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Summertime weather conditions that started dry but got a much-needed boost from abundant July rainfall helped southwestern Oklahoma’s cotton crop recover nicely in time for fall harvest.

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Ticks and fleas are a year-round problem for pets

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Despite cooler temperatures, pet owners need to continue flea and tick treatment.

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Ramsey wins USDA Excellence in Teaching Award

Wed, Nov 10, 2021

Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture professor Jon Ramsey was recognized by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities with the 2021 USDA Southern Region Excellence in Teaching Award.

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How to transition potted plants indoors for winter

Wed, Nov 10, 2021

Plants that have spent the summer on the patio should be slowly acclimated to indoor temperatures and lighting.

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Haggard wins USDA Early Career Excellence in Teaching award

Wed, Nov 10, 2021

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities recognized Oklahoma State Ferguson College of Agriculture professor Beatrix Haggard with the 2021 National USDA Early Career Award for Excellence in Teaching.

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Three OSU teams win federal technology commercialization grants

Tue, Nov 09, 2021

Three research teams at Oklahoma State University have won National Science Foundation Partnerships for Innovation Technology Translation grants (NSF PFI-TT) — worth $250,000 each.

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Talking to kids about vaccines involves a lot of listening

Fri, Nov 05, 2021

The FDA has approved a COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. OSU specialists explain how best to talk to children about the vaccine.

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