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Ranchers’ webinars address forage and difficult weather

Tue, Jan 12, 2021

The next round of the popular Ranchers Thursday Lunchtime series of teleconferences for the cattle industry moves into the topics of managing cattle and forage in dry weather patterns, Oklahoma State University Extension officials said.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources OSU Agriculture News Topics Animal Health Care Cattle Food Land and Natural Resources news Outreach and Engagement Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Agriculture

Good money management habits begin young

Mon, Jan 11, 2021

Teaching children about good money management.

Education OSU Extension Agricultural Communications Services children and money OSU Agriculture money management News Topics Family and Consumer Sciences Cooperative Extension

Navigating kid conversations during scary times

Fri, Jan 08, 2021

Age-appropriate, open conversations with children are comforting and can calm their nerves.

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service News Topics Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources OSU Extension Outreach and Engagement Parenting kids OSU Agriculture Family and Consumer Sciences

Producers should examine options before making changes to safety net programs

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

The current re-election and enrollment period goes until March 15, 2021, so there is plenty of time to survey the markets and think about whether a farm needs price protection or revenue protection.

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Pittsburg County 4-H’er makes holiday special for thousands

Tue, Dec 22, 2020

Fifteen-year-old Reed Marcum has been spearheading an annual toy giveaway for four years, with 2020 being the biggest yet.

News Topics Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Ferguson College of Agriculture Christmas OSU Agriculture Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service OSU Extension Outreach and Engagement 4-H

On-the-ranch herd health programs support healthy cattle markets

Tue, Dec 22, 2020

Bovine Respiratory Disease generates an estimated $800 million to $900 million annually in economic losses within the U.S. cattle industry.

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House plumbing needs warm approach

Fri, Dec 18, 2020

Keeping pipes from freezing can alleviate costly repairs.

DASNR Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources OSU Extension frozen pipes News Topics Family and Consumer Sciences Cooperative Extension Agricultural Communications Services Ferguson College of Agriculture OSU Agriculture

Scours management begins well in advance of spring calving

Fri, Dec 18, 2020

Having discussions about scours management with a large animal veterinarian now will save time, energy and dollars later, and it improves overall animal welfare.

Livestock Outreach and Engagement Cattle OSU Agriculture Animal Health and Sciences Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources calf diarrhea News Topics OSU Extension College of Veterinary Medicine Cow-Calf scours beef cattle Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Ferguson College of Agriculture Agriculture

Pause to consider pet gifts

Fri, Dec 18, 2020

Buy safe and appropriate gifts for pets.

Ferguson College of Agriculture OSU Agriculture College of Veterinary Medicine OSU Extension Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources News Topics Animal Health and Sciences pet safety

FAPC impacts food industry during a year of uncertainty

Tue, Dec 15, 2020

The year 2020 has been one of uncertainty, and there is no doubt the coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on the food industry. From temporarily closing of manufacturing plants to food product shortages, changes have been seen on a global scale. However, the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center continued to support innovation and growth of food and agricultural businesses throughout Oklahoma in 2020, providing a total economic impact of more than $6 million.

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Cover crops offer potential grazing benefit for cattle operations

Mon, Dec 14, 2020

Producers who did not plant cover crops earlier this year should be making plans to maximize their grazing resources in 2021 by speaking with their Oklahoma State University Extension county agricultural educator.

Livestock News Topics cover crops OSU Agriculture Outreach and Engagement Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service beef cattle Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Cattle grazing Ferguson College of Agriculture Agriculture Food Land and Natural Resources

Holiday poinsettias add a splash of color to home décor

Mon, Dec 14, 2020

Proper care of poinsettias.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources horticulture OSU Extension OSU Agriculture News Topics poinsettias DASNR Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Ferguson College of Agriculture