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Invasive species conference slated March 25

Wed, Mar 19, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – They may look pretty, but there are many invasive plant species that have a significant negative impact on Oklahoma agriculture. Couple these plants with some invasive insect pests and you have a recipe for disaster.

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World Water Day 2014 celebrated at OSU

Wed, Mar 19, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Overstating the importance of water is nearly impossible. It is the lifeblood of virtually everything in our world, and in hopes of promoting many of its benefits, Oklahoma State University’s Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) is participating in World Water Day (WWD) celebrations.

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New program targets the high school dropout rate

Tue, Mar 18, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. - It is no secret the key to success is a solid education. However, what many people do not realize is just how pervasive the problem is and how much it costs society through losses in revenues, increased expenditures in social programs and decreases in our nation’s productivity.

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Gardening author to give seminar at Edmon Low Library at OSU

Tue, Mar 18, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Department of Botany is partnering with The Botanic Garden at OSU to host the annual Botany-Library seminar “Plants, People and Beyond.”

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Get garden irrigation system in shape before the season

Mon, Mar 17, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Gardeners are well aware of the importance of moisture for their lawns and gardens. To help combat watering issues during the growing season, take time now to make sure your irrigation system is ready.

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Oklahoma Mesonet to be featured at March 21 event in Oklahoma City

Fri, Mar 14, 2014

OKLAHOMA CITY – The many benefits provided by the Oklahoma Mesonet system will be showcased March 21 as part of the ongoing “Surviving the Elements: Land and Water Issues of the West” series at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.

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OSU Cooperative Extension celebrates 100 years of service with historic whistle stop reenactment

Mon, Mar 10, 2014

WELLSTON, Okla. – Oklahoma will experience a blast from the past with a modern twist April 12 with the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service’s Centennial Whistle Stop and Festival in Wellston.

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Physical activity important for older adults with diabetes

Mon, Mar 10, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Anyone living with diabetes or at risk for it knows watching the waistline and staying active play a big role in proactively dealing with the disease. But, finding just the right balance between weight loss and exercise is especially crucial to the rising number of older adults managing the condition.

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NREM professor honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Fri, Mar 07, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Rangelands comprise more than 40 percent of the earth’s land area, so the importance and significance of managing these areas cannot be questioned.

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Invasive Species Conference buzzing in Oklahoma

Wed, Mar 05, 2014

We have all had unwanted and even uninvited guests overstay their welcome in our homes. That anxious feeling of wanting those people to leave without knowing how to ask is all too familiar.

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Don’t let pond issues become major problems

Wed, Mar 05, 2014

Managing ponds is a lot like doing laundry in the sense that if you do not keep up with it, you could be overwhelmed.

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Vitamins are an essential part of a healthy diet

Fri, Feb 28, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Vitamins are substances in food that are “vital to life” and are involved in numerous body functions. There are 13 known vitamins needed to support sound nutritional health.

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