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Farmers face uncertainty with summer crops

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

A lot of Oklahoma corn crops are being repurposed for animal feed due to the drought causing crop failure. Yield is predicted to be lower than usual for most Oklahoma summer crops.

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Extreme heat and drought impact fall garden plans

Fri, Aug 12, 2022

Tips for planting fall gardens in extreme heat and drought.

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Oklahoma water center aims to conserve water through cover crops

Thu, Aug 11, 2022

The Oklahoma Water Resources Center at Oklahoma State University is teaming up with Texas A&M University for a $1.7 million project to study the benefits of regenerative agriculture in Oklahoma and Texas.

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Poor hay crop requires a sustainable winter plan

Tue, Aug 09, 2022

With low hay yields this year, a shortage of forage will force some ranchers to reduce their cattle herd numbers.

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OSU research aims to save billions for beef industry

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

Oklahoma State University scientists aim to help save the beef industry money through their research on the discoloration of meat.

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Free environmental law enforcement training set in Tulsa

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

Free environmental law enforcement training to take place in Tulsa on Aug. 16.

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Cleveland County fire field day set for Aug. 17

Wed, Aug 03, 2022

Landowners, land managers, hunters and local fire departments can benefit from a prescribed fire field day coming up on Aug. 17.

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Test nitrate levels before feeding failed crops

Mon, Aug 01, 2022

Producers can feed failed crops to livestock as forage only after they've determined nitrate toxicity is not a threat.

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USDA-ARS and OWRC scientists improving water control structures

Fri, Jul 29, 2022

As part of a five-year U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service project, an American-made drone called Goose has been flying over Oklahoma dams, capturing images of the dams and their surroundings to create 3-D models that can be analyzed to determine potential safety issues.

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Keep an eye out for algae overgrowth in ponds this summer

Mon, Jul 25, 2022

Algae is a normal part of ponds, but too much algae can be a bad thing. Marley Beem, Oklahoma State University Extension aquaculture specialist, has tips on how to prevent algae overgrowth.

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Protect horses by scouting alfalfa for blister beetles

Tue, Jul 19, 2022

OSU Extension specialists discuss how blister beetles are harmful to horses and what can be done to prevent them.

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OSU scientists revolutionizing legume genetic research

Mon, Jul 18, 2022

Three scientists from the Oklahoma State University Institute for Agricultural Biosciences are helping solve the problem of world hunger by improving nitrogen fixation and drought resistance in plants.

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