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Oklahoma Proven plants make landscape planning a breeze

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although there are still several more weeks of winter, it is never too early to start planning your spring and summer landscape. With so many choices of plants, shrubs and trees on the market, how nice would it be for gardeners to have a cheat sheet?

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OHCE members take losing seriously

Wed, Feb 01, 2017

There are a number of women in Cleveland County who are a bunch of losers – and they are perfectly happy with that.

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Avoid putting net wrap on the menu for cattle

Mon, Jan 30, 2017

PURCELL, Okla. – Livestock producers who take the time to remove net wrap from round bales or at least pick it up after the hay has been eaten potentially may save themselves management problems later.

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Payne County’s Nathan Anderson honored as 2017 OSU Cooperative Extension Distinguished Educator recipient

Fri, Jan 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service has honored Nathan Anderson, Payne County Extension director and agricultural educator, with one of its most prestigious official recognitions, the Extension Distinguished Educator Award.

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OSU Cooperative Extension honors Greg Highfill of Woods County as a 2017 Distinguished Educator recipient

Fri, Jan 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Woods County Extension Director and Agricultural Educator Greg Highfill, a 32-year member of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, has been presented one of the statewide organization’s most prestigious official recognitions, the Extension Distinguished Educator Award.

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OSU’s Pecan Management Course offers something for new and veteran growers

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – They are tasty in a pie, make a savory addition to a crusted chicken and make a great treat as part of a candy turtle. However, for those more interested in the growing aspect of the pecan as opposed to the baking opportunities, make plans to attend the 2017 Oklahoma Pecan Management Course offered by Oklahoma State University.

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Oklahoma Irrigation Conference set for March 1 in Altus

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

ALTUS, Okla. – Southern Plains agricultural producers looking to get the most out of their water-use investment should register now to attend the March 1 Oklahoma Irrigation Conference in Altus.

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Grape Management Course to begin March 2

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – As you travel across Oklahoma, it is not uncommon to see wheat and cotton fields. However, over the years, folks passing through the state are likely seeing more vineyards.

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Rooting around for feral pig solutions

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Feral hogs can be found in all 77 counties of Oklahoma. They cause problems with agricultural production, wildlife, soil health, water quality and ultimately anything else they come in contact with.

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First Hollow Stem Advisor benefits cattle-wheat producers

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Timing is everything when trying to get as much bang for your buck as possible in the wheat fields. Wheat producers in Oklahoma have historically circled March 15 on their calendars to remember to pull cattle from the fields. Waiting much longer than that would result in a drastic decrease in yield.

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Moss eager to continue growth of Oklahoma Water Resources Center

Mon, Jan 23, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The four main objectives of the Oklahoma Water Resources Center are clearly listed its website, water.okstate.edu.

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Take steps to prevent water pipes from freezing

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – After waking up on a cold winter morning, nothing gets the day started on the right foot like a hot shower. However, if the weather has been extremely cold, there is a possibility that shower may have to be delayed if no water comes out of the faucet due to frozen pipes.

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