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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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Keys to promoting sound growth in young horses

Fri, Apr 16, 2021

Familiarity with each specific horse is important to good management.

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Creep feeding a good practice for raising foals

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Rations should include high-quality protein sources, and can be fed as pellets or as coarsely processed grains.

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Aging research facilities threaten agricultural innovation

Wed, Apr 14, 2021

Agricultural research facilities at Oklahoma State University and other land-grant universities across the country are in major need of repair and renovation.

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Chickasha Wheat Field Day set for April 30

Tue, Apr 13, 2021

The 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. field day will take place at the OSU South Central Research Station in Chickasha. There is no cost to attend.

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Composting proves good for gardening and reducing waste

Tue, Apr 13, 2021

The how-to's of composting.

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Land rental prices reported for pasture and crops

Mon, Apr 12, 2021

The cost to rent cropland held steady through the pandemic last year while pasture rentals fell slightly overall, according to the latest studies by Oklahoma State University Extension.

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Straw bale gardening is great alternative to traditional gardening

Fri, Apr 09, 2021

Tips for using straw bales in gardening.

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Know the basics of poultry care, handling and the risks of Salmonella

Wed, Apr 07, 2021

The CDC final update on the 2020 Salmonella outbreak associated with backyard poultry indicated there were a total of 1,722 cases in the United States.

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Support local food companies in April

Wed, Apr 07, 2021

April is Made in Oklahoma Month, and the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center is encouraging Oklahomans to support local food companies.

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