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Marshall County 4-H’ers bring home national quiz bowl championship

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – A group of 4-H’ers from Marshall County demonstrated their brain power at the recent National 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl and captured the national title, the first ever won by an Oklahoma team.

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Register now to attend Nov. 11 Crop Insurance Workshop in Enid

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

ENID, Okla. – Agricultural producers and farm service providers looking to enhance their knowledge about and ability to design risk management plans for a farm or ranch enterprise should register now to attend the 2016 Crop Insurance Workshop taking place Nov. 11 at Enid’s Autry Technology Center.

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OSU opens its Onsite Wastewater Treatment Training Facility

Tue, Oct 18, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – No one thinks about the septic system until there is something wrong. Then, when there is a problem, there is little understanding of how the system actually operates.

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International trade moderating U.S. meat production

Mon, Oct 17, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Recently released data indicates U.S. meat exports continued to grow year over year for August, with international trade moderating increased U.S meat production.

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Wise use of wheat pasture key with bred replacement heifers

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cattle producers employing wheat pasture as a supplement for pregnant replacement heifers expected to calve in January and February need to use the nutritional resource judiciously.

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Greenhouse gas emissions from beef production only 1.9 percent of U.S. total

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it comes to protecting the environment, blaming greenhouse gas emission problems on beef cattle or people who like a good steak is a claim that has little basis in fact.

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Moderation is the key when it comes to Halloween treats

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Most of the children across the state who plan to celebrate Halloween already have determined what super hero, Disney princess or television character they plan to dress up as for the fun-filled night. They have planned what neighborhoods in which to trick-or-treat so they can fill their candy containers to the brim with sugary, sticky and sweet treats.

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Caution not fear key to managing beef herd expansion

Tue, Oct 11, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The U.S. beef industry’s transition to greater beef supplies in 2016 has been a challenge for many, perhaps in part because younger producers and traders have never before participated in herd expansion, which last occurred in the early 1990s.

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Teal Pumpkin Project provides alternative for trick-or-treaters

Mon, Oct 10, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – “Trick or treat, smell my feet. Give me something good to eat.” While this chant is familiar to many youngsters who go trick-or-treating, food allergies may leave some children feeling left out of the fun.

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OSU’s 2016 Sarkeys Award recipient Liuling Yan strengthening dual-purpose wheat production systems

Fri, Oct 07, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Liuling Yan has been named the 2016 recipient of the Sarkeys Distinguished Professor Award by the OSU Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

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