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Awareness of ‘average trends’ can help with cow culling decisions

Mon, Nov 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Making culling decisions for the cow-calf herd sometimes seems to require a crystal ball to see into the future, but one way cattle producers can hedge their bets is to be aware of “average trends.”

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OSU’s Derrell Peel honored for ‘excellence in Extension’ programming and service

Mon, Nov 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Derrell Peel has been honored as a 2015 Regional Excellence in Extension recipient by Cooperative Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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Cold, wet weather affects Southern Plains cattle operations

Mon, Nov 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Old Man Winter made an appearance over the Thanksgiving weekend in many parts of cattle country, challenging producers with rain, freezing rain and even snow depending on where they live.

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OSU’s Garey Fox earns national notoriety as educator

Sun, Nov 29, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities have named Oklahoma State University’s Garey Fox as one of two national 2015 recipients of the Excellence in College and University Teaching Awards for Food and Agricultural Sciences.

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Noted scientist to speak at Oklahoma Governor’s Water Conference and Research Symposium

Wed, Nov 25, 2015

NORMAN, Okla. – James J. Butler Jr., senior geohydrologist for the Kansas Geological Survey, will be a featured speaker at the 36th Annual Oklahoma Governor’s Water Conference and Research Symposium Dec. 1-2 at the Embassy Suites in Norman.

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El Nino influences on Oklahoma’s upcoming wildfire season

Wed, Nov 25, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Wildfire is always a hot topic this time of year. The dormant season, which occurs from November through early April in Oklahoma, usually sees the majority of fires on an annual basis.

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OSU Horse Judging Team captures world championship

Tue, Nov 24, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma State University Horse Judging Team took top honors at the 2015 AQHA World Championship in Oklahoma City on Nov. 18, the fourth time in 11 years the team has won the world champion title.

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Staying healthy before, during and after the hunt

Tue, Nov 24, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Many Oklahomans experience hunting fever this time of year. They are just itching and scratching to get to their deer stands and pick out this year’s winner, or walk the grasslands in search of their feathered target.

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New host announced for popular ‘Oklahoma Gardening’ program

Mon, Nov 23, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Casey Hentges has always loved gardening, but what she did not know all those years ago was that passion would land her in front of the television camera hosting the longest-running gardening show on television.

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Applications available for Horticulture Volunteer Program

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you are a gardening enthusiast who is looking to learn more about gardening or is willing to share your gardening knowledge while serving your community, then look no further. The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University is just the place for you.

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Age, skills, interests key in picking gifts for children

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – As the holidays shift into warp speed, store aisles and Internet websites will be jammed with shoppers hunting for the perfect gift for the youngest members on their gift lists. Keeping a few toy safety guidelines in mind can help dictate which surprises ultimately end up in neatly wrapped boxes with colorful bows on top.

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Think safety first to avoid holiday decorating hazards

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many of us, decking the halls is a big part of making the holidays bright, but doing so safely helps guarantee the season will indeed be merry.

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