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Oklahoma State recommendations for checking potential freeze damage in wheat

Mon, Apr 26, 2021

The extent of the damage likely will not be identifiable until a week or so following such an extreme weather event.

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Oklahoma State University breaks ground on New Frontiers Agricultural Hall

Fri, Apr 23, 2021

OSU will construct a new building for OSU Agriculture that strengthens the three pillars of the university's land-grant mission: research, teaching and Extension.

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2021 Women for OSU Symposium celebrates community of philanthropists

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Audiences in-person and online gathered for the 2021 Women for OSU Symposium at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts. The event featured keynote speaker Leigh Anne Tuohy, a philanthropist and author who inspired Sandra Bullock’s role in the blockbuster hit “The Blind Side.”

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Get the most out of higher cattle placement weights in feedlots

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

It is all about adding value and risk management, though the producer still will need to determine the price needed to sell his or her fed cattle to break even on the transaction.

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Appeal of produce photos rises with a few key words, OSU research finds

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

When it comes to marketing produce, “local” is good … but also ambiguous, according to new research by Courtney Bir, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Oklahoma State University Extension specialist.

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What’s in a serving? Nutrition Facts labels get an update

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

The FDA updates the Nutrition Facts labels to make it easier for consumers to make healthy choices.

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Squash bugs put damper on successful gardening

Wed, Apr 21, 2021

Treating squash bugs in the garden.

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OSU ranked top 10 nationally for contributions to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Wed, Apr 21, 2021

Oklahoma State University has achieved global recognition as a top 100 institution — top 10 in the U.S. — for its contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

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Returning to Research: FAPC Resumes Research Symposium

Tue, Apr 20, 2021

The Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center was able to resume a sense of normalcy as the center hosted its annual Virtual Research Symposium April 6. The event highlighted a keynote speaker, student and faculty research, and top student winners.

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Market recovery found among COVID-19 concerns, study finds

Mon, Apr 19, 2021

The agricultural industry has proven more resilient to pandemic disruptions than many had hoped, according to the latest market research by Oklahoma State University Extension experts.

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Producers save money, boost yields with OSU soil testing

Mon, Apr 19, 2021

Oklahoma State University's commercial soil, water and forage testing laboratory is known nationwide and processes more than 60,000 samples a year.

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New loan forbearance rules in place for 2021

Mon, Apr 19, 2021

Federal government enacts new guidelines in 2021 for loan forbearance.

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