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2021 drought outlook calls for smart irrigation strategy

Thu, May 13, 2021

OSU Extension water resource specialists discuss how producers should prepare for the upcoming irrigation season as the threat of drought lingers.

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Extent of wheat damage variable after recent storms

Wed, May 12, 2021

Evaluating damage is literally a field-by-field process. Overall, the Oklahoma wheat crop still looks quite good.

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Reusable totes can carry health risks with groceries

Tue, May 11, 2021

Reusable grocery totes can be a source of foodborne illnesses.

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OSU celebrates classes of 2021 and 2020 with historic commencement

Sat, May 08, 2021

The 142nd Oklahoma State University commencement returned to Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturday for the first time since May 2006, when U.S. President George W. Bush was the commencement speaker.

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Wildlife biologists gain valuable information from smartphone app

Fri, May 07, 2021

Wildlife biologists learn more about Oklahoma's gamebird brooding habits thanks to smartphone application.

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Festival to highlight benefits of composting

Thu, May 06, 2021

Festival at Will Rogers Gardens in Oklahoma City on May 22 will highlight the benefits of composting.

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OSU agricultural master’s student Carey to graduate despite severe dyslexia and dysgraphia

Thu, May 06, 2021

Oklahoma State University's Camille Carey will graduate with master's degree in entomology and plant pathology despite severe dyslexia and dysgraphia.

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Time to deworm sheep and goats once again

Thu, May 06, 2021

Internal parasites in sheep and goats can be especially serious threats to animal health and production, and the barber pole worm is the worst of the lot.

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Oklahoma strawberry growers optimistic for 2021 harvest

Wed, May 05, 2021

Food festivals, farmers markets and other events that showcase Oklahoma produce are returning to the calendar, including the Adair County Strawberry Festival.

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OSU Extension helps launch community grocery store

Wed, May 05, 2021

A new community grocery store is bringing healthy produce to a food desert in northeast Oklahoma City, in a private-public partnership supported by Oklahoma State University Extension agricultural expertise.

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Botanic Garden at OSU concert series begins May 14

Wed, May 05, 2021

The Concerts in the Garden series begins May 14.

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Know your quality grades to get the most out of steak season

Tue, May 04, 2021

More than 98% of American households purchased meat in 2020, and 43% of Americans now buy more meat than before the pandemic.

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