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Oklahoma Market Gardening School to take place in Tulsa

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – In an effort to provide fresh market producers with the most up-to-date information on management, production and marketing techniques, Oklahoma State University is teaming up with the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation to host the fall 2016 Oklahoma Market Gardening School.

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The incredible, edible hot dog

Wed, Jun 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – No respectable Fourth of July celebration is complete without hot dogs. You can have burgers and beer and chips and dip, watermelon, pop, vegetables trays and rice crispy treats. But without hot dogs, you’re simply not doing it right.

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Producers should guard against heat stress in cattle

Tue, Jun 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Most areas of Oklahoma experience 70 or more days each year with temperatures that exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit, providing ample reason for cattle producers to guard against heat stress in their herds.

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All the buzz about mosquitoes

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The wet spring may have been a boon for crops, but it has opened the door to the possibility of a challenging summer when it comes to mosquitoes.

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Optimize your horse’s water intake

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Summertime heat is approaching fast, making it paramount that equine owners optimize their horse’s water intake to ensure animal well-being and performance as temperatures rise.

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Dairy herds expected to have decreasing effect on U.S beef production

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although beef, as a by-product of the dairy industry, rarely exhibits a major influence on dairy industry production decisions, it is important to note that dairy animals contribute a significant portion of total animal slaughter and beef supply.

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U.S. beef trade situation down for April but improving slowly overall

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Recent beef and cattle trade data shows a mixed bag of global market impacts, with total U.S. beef exports decreasing 5.3 percent in April compared to last year.

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Low tunnels can help extend growing season

Wed, Jun 22, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many people, there is not anything tastier than a vine-ripened tomato or fresh herbs picked right off the plant. Right now, gardeners across Oklahoma are enjoying fruits of their labor from their gardens.

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Use sunscreen properly to help ensure protection

Mon, Jun 20, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Now that summer has officially started, Oklahomans are making plans that include spending a lot of time outdoors.

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Floriculture workshop slated July 14 in Stillwater

Fri, Jun 17, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Do your roses have rose rosette disease? Are you interested in learning more about soilless growing media? Would you like to learn about greenhouse and garden center runoff management? Perhaps commercial organic horticulture is right up your alley.

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OSU to host Summer Fire Field Day in Perry

Thu, Jun 16, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Prescribed burning during the summer months is just as, if not more, effective than the traditional spring burns.

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