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Rural economies found to benefit from broadband

Thu, Aug 07, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – A team of researchers has come one step closer to showing that broadband is an engine for growth in rural U.S. communities, especially when a large segment of the population adopts the technology. Their findings are among the first to provide evidence to support a long-held assumption that rural economies are boosted by broadband.

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Parents and students should make homework a priority

Wed, Aug 06, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Store shelves are packed with notebooks, crayons and pencils as Oklahoma students prepare to head back to the classroom. In fact, some students in the state have already started the new school year.

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First Oklahoma Irrigation Conference scheduled Aug. 19

Fri, Aug 01, 2014

There is no better learning opportunity than experience and brainstorming ideas from those with similar experiences.

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Duckweed can choke out a pond, and the fish that live in it

Thu, Jul 31, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Fish need a steady supply of oxygen in the water to survive. Without it, pond owners may find their pond surfaces littered with dead fish.

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Fall armyworms making an early appearance in some Oklahoma pastures

Wed, Jul 30, 2014

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is recommending state producers scout their sorghum and grass pastures now for the presence of fall armyworms.

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Cattle herd rebuilding will be a slow process

Wed, Jul 30, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Consumers looking at the price of beef in grocery store meat markets may be wishing more cattle were in the food production system to lower the hit on their wallets, but that is not likely to happen anytime soon.

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Plenty of bright ideas flying through the night skies

Wed, Jul 30, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you are trying to think of an idea for a great way to spend some quality time with your kids, maybe just poke your head outside after sunset and see if any light bulbs click on for you.

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Stars are shining bright at OSU during State 4-H Roundup

Thu, Jul 24, 2014

Oklahoma 4-H’ers are shining like stars at the 93rd State 4-H Roundup taking place now on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater.

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Fuhlendorf selected for Groendyke Chair for Wildlife Conservation

Thu, Jul 24, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – No name is more synonymous with wildlife conservation in Oklahoma than John Groendyke.

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OSU flying high by naming Bollenbach Chair holders in Wildlife Biology

Mon, Jul 21, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) has a strong reputation in wildlife biology, and with a recent announcement, their presence will only gather strength.

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Damaging pests viewed in Oklahoma sorghum fields

Fri, Jul 18, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Sorghum growers in Oklahoma should be on the lookout for two types of sugarcane aphids in their fields.

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Club members will shine at 93rd State 4-H Roundup

Fri, Jul 18, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – For 93 years, State 4-H Roundup has provided club members with an opportunity to learn, make new friends and enhance their life skills. This year will be no different.

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