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Farmers market season renewing community spirit statewide

Mon, May 24, 2021

Farmers markets generate economic development and hometown pride in communities. After COVID-19 reduced attendance in 2020, organizers are excited to welcome back customers and vendors.

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Foliar diseases seen in Oklahoma wheat as harvest nears

Mon, May 24, 2021

Wheat growers should consult with their OSU Extension county agricultural educator to determine the feasibility of possible management options to combat foliar diseases in their crop.

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OSU researchers look at meat plants post-pandemic

Fri, May 21, 2021

An ongoing decline in small meat plants in Oklahoma had already led to processing wait times of about nine months pre-COVID-19. How is that market shaping up now?

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Broadband program signup to help rural communities

Thu, May 20, 2021

The COVID-19 stimulus bill included discounts for broadband service. Oklahoma State University agricultural economics professor Brian Whitacre is helping to spread the word.

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service broadband News Topics Rural Development Agricultural Economics OSU Agriculture Outreach and Engagement Ferguson College of Agriculture Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

Proper storage of fruits and vegetables helps ensure peak flavor

Thu, May 20, 2021

Storing fruits and vegetables properly will help ensure the freshest flavor.

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Oklahoma Alfalfa Weevil Insecticide Resistance Study a statewide collaboration

Wed, May 19, 2021

Alfalfa weevils developing resistance to a given pyrethroid runs the risk of developing cross-resistance to all mode-of-action group three insecticides.

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Vertical gardening makes most of limited ground

Wed, May 19, 2021

Vertical gardening opens up new possibilities in the landscape.

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OSU sends five to College National Finals Rodeo

Tue, May 18, 2021

Oklahoma State University’s Rodeo Team has overcome the difficulties of training and competing in a pandemic to qualify five students for the College National Finals Rodeo in June. Those who made the cut comprise the largest OSU contingent in several years to be sent to the CNFR, said Cody Hollingsworth, the team’s coach.

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Keep watch on obese horses eating green forage

Tue, May 18, 2021

Obesity in horses is never a desired condition, but especially so for animals that have developed equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), a condition similar to Type II Diabetes in people.

OSU Extension Outreach and Engagement Animal and Food Sciences Horses News Topics Food Land and Natural Resources Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Horse Forage OSU Agriculture

Oklahoma 4-H addressing youth mental health

Fri, May 14, 2021

The Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program is addressing mental health needs in youth.

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Oklahoma farmers need to assess the nitrogen needs of their crops

Thu, May 13, 2021

Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to recommend for either pre-emergence or in-season applications.

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2021 drought outlook calls for smart irrigation strategy

Thu, May 13, 2021

OSU Extension water resource specialists discuss how producers should prepare for the upcoming irrigation season as the threat of drought lingers.