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February is National Pesticide Safety Education Month

Tue, Feb 09, 2021

Safe use, storage and disposal of pesticides highlighted during Pesticide Safety Awareness Month.

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OSU Extension educators on a mission to reduce food waste

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

How OSU Extension is helping consumers cut down on food waste.

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Cowboys Helping Cowboys initiative set to raise money for food insecurity on OSU’s campus

Tue, Feb 02, 2021

A partnership between the Oklahoma State University Student Government Association, the Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlewomen, and the Oklahoma Beef Council to raise money for food insecurity across OSU’s campus kicks off Feb. 8.

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Raised beds can keep gardeners busy until spring

Mon, Feb 01, 2021

Building raised beds can keep gardeners busy until warmer weather arrives.

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Supplements are no substitute for good nutrition

Fri, Jan 29, 2021

Dietary supplements are no substitute for healthy eating.

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Pecan growers Zoom sessions return Feb. 12

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Pecan growers learn more about orchard management in upcoming Zoom sessions.

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Oklahoma State researcher explores fungi’s importance in promoting land stewardship

Mon, Jan 25, 2021

Gail Wilson’s grasslands research may literally help lessen the greenhouse gas issue from the ground up.

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Oklahoma State forestry researcher awarded national grant to study cross-timbers region

Fri, Jan 22, 2021

The study will identify preferences and barriers to sustainable management practices that are socially acceptable, economically feasible and have the potential to enhance the region’s ecosystem.

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Dietary Guidelines revision now has recommendations for infants and toddlers

Fri, Jan 22, 2021

Dietary Guidelines for Americans now includes information geared toward infants and toddlers up to age 23 months.

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FAPC launches online food labeling course

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

The Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center is pleased to announce the “Understanding Food Labeling Regulations” course is available for enrollment in an online platform.

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Oklahoma State livestock researchers awarded two $200,000 national grants

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

Beef cattle and swine are the livestock being studied, with both research efforts studying how animals process feed.

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Register online for Jan. 20-21 Red River Crops Conference

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

Registration open for Red River Crops Conference.

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