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Composting may be timely solution for disposal of dead livestock and large animals

Fri, Apr 13, 2018

ENID, Oklahoma (April 13, 2018) – Wildfires that blazed their way through parts of central and northwestern Oklahoma recently highlight the need to act quickly to dispose of livestock and other large animal carcasses.

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Rogers County 4-H’er has a project that is a little bit buggy

Thu, Apr 12, 2018

When Shelby Counterman was just a toddler, she asked her parents if she could have a pet. While they may have been thinking she wanted the traditional cat, dog or even a guinea pig, Shelby had an entirely different type of pet in mind.

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OSU to host Summer Fire Field Day in Stillwater

Wed, Apr 11, 2018

Prescribed burning during the summer months is just as, if not more, effective than the traditional spring burns. To help people understand growing season burns, Oklahoma State University’s Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management is hosting a training seminar.

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Cow-calf producers should record multiple births in their herds

Wed, Apr 11, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University recommends cow-calf producers write down calf numbers of twin births while the animals are still nursing the cow, and to never retain a heifer as a replacement female is she is born as a twin to a bull.

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Support local food companies during MIO Month in April

Tue, Apr 10, 2018

April is Made in Oklahoma Month, and Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center is encouraging Oklahomans to celebrate by supporting local food companies.

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OSU Ferguson Family Dairy Center upgrades a labor of love

Fri, Apr 06, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 5, 2018) – What started as a love story at Oklahoma State University now stands to be a match made in heaven for the dairy industry throughout Oklahoma and the region.

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Special Clover Camp provides new opportunities to 4-H’ers

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (April 5, 2018) – Where else can a 4-H’er win awards for being the best tickler, getting the best homerun, being the most energetic or the best Big Foot hunter, or even being named the 9-square champion? At Special Clovers Camp, of course.

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OALP Class XIX now accepting applications

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (April 5, 2018) – Oklahomans engaged in the agriculture industry who are looking to enhance their leadership skills have the opportunity to join a premier organization designed to do just that.

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Develop a nutrition plan now to ensure good cow body condition next calving season

Mon, Apr 02, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 1, 2018) – Calving season has come and gone, meaning it is time for cow-calf operators to begin planning for next year’s calf crop.

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Mixed macroeconomic signals shake cattle markets

Mon, Apr 02, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 1, 2018) – As analysts projected, beef production thus far in 2018 is higher year over year, with increased cattle slaughter and carcass weights in evidence.

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Oklahoma winter canola spring tours set for April

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (March 29, 2018) – Producers interested in maximizing canola crop productivity should plan now to attend one of the open-to-the-public Oklahoma Winter Canola Spring Field Tours taking place in April.

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The Botanic Garden at OSU offers something for everyone

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – Now that spring has sprung, activities are quickly picking up speed at The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University.

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