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After heavy rains, beware of rise of giant mosquitoes

Thu, May 04, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – A wave of dangerous storms that recently rolled through the state brought large amounts rain and snow and now may also have sparked a rise in the population of giant pests known as floodwater mosquitoes.

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Educational course available for fruit and vegetable growers

Thu, May 04, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Fruit and vegetable growers interested in learning more about produce safety can do so at the upcoming Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course.

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OETA to broadcast documentary about the OSU Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center

Wed, May 03, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center is celebrating 20 years of adding value to Oklahoma with a documentary set to air on OETA in May.

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Native Plants Conference slated May 31

Tue, May 02, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Those who are interested in learning more about native plants will soon have an opportunity to do so.

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Treatment protocol plan a valuable management tool for cow-calf operations too

Mon, May 01, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is “calf-working time” in Oklahoma, which should serve as a valuable reminder for producers to get with their veterinarians to review, revise or – if one does not exist – develop a treatment protocol plan for their specific cattle operations.

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Remember proper injection sites when working calves

Fri, Apr 28, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – May is here and with it many cow-calf operations will be “working” the calves, castrating the males, immunizing one and all against blackleg, and in some situations, vaccinating the younglings for respiratory diseases.

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Continued strong domestic and export beef demand expected for cattle industry

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The cattle industry in general and feedlots in particular have done a good job managing growing livestock supplies for most of the last year, helping to minimize supply pressure coming to bear on cattle markets in the coming months.

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Through tragedy, the Oklahoma standard shines bright

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma standard. This is a phrase that weaves itself into conversations when Oklahomans are looking directly into the face of adversity – and even when they are not. Whether spoken by those who are in need of help, or those who are stepping up to lend a hand where needed, those three words describe the very fiber of each Oklahoman.

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Sydney Stewart awarded Fulbright for research in Germany

Mon, Apr 24, 2017

Sydney Stewart, an undergraduate student at Oklahoma State University, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Award to conduct research in Germany during the 2017-2018 academic year. The Fulbright program places U.S. students in countries around the world where they act as an ambassador for the United States, work with research advisers, and learn about the people and culture.

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Musk thistles may be a blooming weed problem for some Oklahoma pastures

Fri, Apr 21, 2017

PURCELL, Okla. – Musk thistle may present a certain showy appearance – red-purple flowers and very spiny leaves and stem – but it is a weed nonetheless, and therefore unwanted in pasture and range sites.

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Chinese market likely a key component to future expansion of U.S. beef exports

Fri, Apr 21, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – It has been sort of the ultimate tease to the U.S. beef industry since the fall of 2016: The Chinese government’s expressed willingness to open China to American-produced beef.

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OSU’s Dave Shideler receives regional recognition for his economic development efforts

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University agricultural economist Dave Shideler is the 2017 recipient of the Southern Agricultural Economics Association’s Extension Individual Program Award for his work in economic and rural development.

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