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Another drought? Well, maybe.

Thu, Feb 23, 2017

Say the word drought and for some people it immediately conjures up images of long, hot summers or, for others, it may trigger reminders of the brutal 1930s Dust Bowl. However, the hard, uncomfortable truth is Oklahoma is always a few weeks away from being at the mercy of this weather phenomenon and the potentially devastating impacts it can leave in its wake.

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Pilot program eases disposal of prescription and over-the-counter medications

Fri, Feb 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – A new pilot program in four Oklahoma communities is helping residents properly dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications – a move that not only enhances safety in the home, but also is good for the environment.

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The Mitchell name has a familiar ring to it at OSU

Fri, Feb 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Earl Mitchell walked through the door and into his office at Oklahoma State University for the first time in 1967. Just another day for most on the Stillwater campus, but Mitchell was making history.

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Early trailblazers helped ensure Extension serves all Oklahomans

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – For more than 100 years, the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service has been fulfilling its mission of enhancing the lives of all Oklahomans.

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Small flock biosecurity important to protect against avian influenza

Wed, Feb 15, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak that became the largest animal health emergency in U.S. history may have subsided, but vigilance is still needed.

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Producers of dual-purpose wheat should check for first hollow stem stage

Mon, Feb 13, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma producers who plant winter wheat as part of a dual-purpose graze-and-grain management system need to ensure cattle are not grazing past first hollow stem stage of the crop.

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New season of Oklahoma Gardening underway

Mon, Feb 13, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – With a full season under her belt, Casey Hentges, host of Oklahoma Gardening, is excited to be underway with her second season on the popular OETA television program.

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Register now to attend March 7-8 No-Till Oklahoma Conference

Mon, Feb 13, 2017

SHAWNEE, Okla. – There is still time for agricultural producers interested in exploring how no-till practices may benefit their operations to register for the March 7-8 No-Till Oklahoma Conference in Shawnee.

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OSU, DASNR preparing students for a diverse world

Fri, Feb 10, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Listen closely to folks around Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and you may hear talk of manners. Maybe they are referring to common courtesies, but there also is a chance they are alluding to Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences, or MANRRS.

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