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Value-added cattle program OQBN sets certified sales dates

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Quality Beef Network has identified dates and locations for its annual fall slate of certified cattle sales.

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Know when to help fall-calving cows and heifers during the calving process

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma ranchers who use a fall calving system should be reviewing research-proven information about the amount of time cows and heifers are allowed to be in labor before assistance should be given.

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OSU wheat geneticist Brett Carver honored by National Association of Plant Breeders

Tue, Aug 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Brett Carver of Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources has been named the 2016 recipient of the National Association of Plant Breeders’ Plant Breeding Impact Award.

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Tips to help avoid gardening injuries

Mon, Aug 22, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Many people enjoy gardening for its relaxing benefits, but it is important to keep in mind it is still a physical activity.

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The Botanic Garden at OSU hosting multiple events in September

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – As the heat of summer winds down, events at The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University are heating up.

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Did you know worms will eat your junk mail?

Wed, Aug 17, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – You can find them crawling across the sidewalk, under a rock or dangling from a fishing hook. There even was a children’s book detailing various ways in which they could be eaten, including frying in cornmeal and topped with condiments.

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DASNR selects 2016 Distinguished Alumni and Champions

Tue, Aug 16, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University has a rich tradition and history of improving the quality of life for all Oklahomans through conducting and disseminating science-based research.

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Summertime temperatures shorten gestation length in fall-calving cows and heifers

Mon, Aug 15, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Fall-calving time is approaching rapidly, with its start in some herds sometimes beginning before producers expect.

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Bentley tops in 2015-16 Oklahoma variety performance tests

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The results from this year’s growing wheat season are in and Bentley, a hard red winter variety developed by the Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, was among the best performers across Oklahoma.

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Children’s risk of exposure to head lice goes up with arrival of a new school year

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – As the school year gets underway and Oklahoma students are reunited with old friends while making new ones, an unintended consequence could be increased risk of exposure to head lice.

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A growing relationship…

Wed, Aug 10, 2016

Old School Farms lies at the foot of some radio antennas in south Oklahoma City.

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