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OSU releases bumper crop of wheat varieties

Wed, Sep 16, 2020

Each of the five new cultivars plays up certain strengths and traits, targeted to specific areas of the state.

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Registration open for initial OSU Extension Beginning Farmer Workshops

Tue, Sep 15, 2020

Workshops will begin at the Oklahoma County Extension Office in Oklahoma City. Participants can attend all three events for a onetime fee of $25.

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Ripening tomatoes indoors extends fresh flavor longer

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Green tomatoes can be ripened indoors after cold weather arrives.

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Free environmental law enforcement training available

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

Free seminar offered for environmental law enforcement.

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Be vigilant for pecan weevil emergence

Wed, Sep 02, 2020

Pecan weevils cause two primary types of damage, depending on the stage of fruit development when the pests are active.

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Music major to microbrewery owner

Wed, Aug 26, 2020

Craig Wensell graduated from Oklahoma State in 1998 with a music performance degree before embarking on a journey that included a master’s in music performance, teaching at both the high school and collegiate level, and a tour with the Army in Afghanistan. Upon returning from Afghanistan, Wensell decided to go into home-brewing and has since started two successful businesses.

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OSU Extension specialist receives prestigious award

Tue, Aug 25, 2020

Hailin Zhang, OSU Extension specialist and Regents Professor, has received the Southern Region Excellence in Extension Award.

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Recent CFAP changes affect Oklahoma agricultural producers

Fri, Aug 14, 2020

Qualifying producers wishing to take part in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program have until Sept. 11 to apply, an extension of the date previously announced by USDA.

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Meating Oklahoma's Needs

Tue, Aug 11, 2020

Changes have been seen on a global scale for the past few months. As consumers learn to adapt and adjust to the outcomes of the pandemic, producers and workers in the meat industry especially have been impacted. The Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center offers resources for meat processing opportunities.

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OSU research seeks soil pH answers for wheat producers who also grow cotton

Mon, Aug 10, 2020

It takes 200-300 days for agricultural liming to effectively change soil pH in a field.

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Thinning a forest canopy can pay off big for landowners

Mon, Aug 10, 2020

The diversity allows a landowner to manage for many different possible land-use objectives, often on the same acreage.

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Getting a leg up on grasshoppers in the landscape

Wed, Aug 05, 2020

Grasshopper control is necessary in home landscapes and agricultural land.

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