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FAPC delivers food safety tips to the Thanksgiving table

Tue, Nov 13, 2018

The holiday season is officially here and Thanksgiving Day is quickly approaching. While many Oklahomans will be preparing holiday meals for their families and friends, the risk of food poisoning is lurking. Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center offers tips to keep your family safe this festive season.

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Below-average steer slaughter numbers for year rising late in 2018

Mon, Nov 12, 2018

Steer slaughter has averaged 51.6 percent of total cattle slaughter so far this year, down from 52.9 percent of total cattle slaughter in 2017.

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Calculation of livestock’s winter feed needs a must for cow-calf producers

Mon, Nov 12, 2018

Snowy weather has swept southward through the Great Plains, reminding cow-calf producers that winter hay feeding has come to Oklahoma, or soon will be.

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Corteva Agriscience recognized for its support of OSU Student Success Center

Mon, Nov 12, 2018

CASNR believes in the value of hands-on education and the importance of a well-rounded student experience, and – thanks in no small part to Corteva Agriscience’s support – the Student Success Center is able to fulfill its vital role in helping students get the most out of their collegiate experience.

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Nutritional Sciences grad students take top honors at OSU 3MT competition

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

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4-H Music Corps members expand on their talents

Wed, Nov 07, 2018

Members of the 4-H Music Corps spend time honing their skills at music camps in Georgia and Oklahoma.

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OSU researchers show it is possible to eat meat and remain ecofriendly

Tue, Nov 06, 2018

Recently published research by OSU agricultural economics experts showed an average household willing to spend just $20 annually on carbon offsets can achieve a carbon footprint similar to a vegetarian and continue eating conventionally raised beef.

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A Farming Revolution

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

SST Software founder takes technology to the fields

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Chute-side vaccine cooler a useful tool for cattle producers

Wed, Oct 31, 2018

Studies show respiratory disease in cattle – also known as BRD, shipping fever or pneumonia – may cost the U.S. cattle industry more than $2 billion annually.

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Honorary co-chairs for 2019 Wine Forum of Oklahoma announced

Tue, Oct 30, 2018

Darms Lane Winery and 32 Winds Wine will serve as honorary co-chairs for the 2019 Wine Forum of Oklahoma, set for April 5-6 at Oklahoma State University.

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Agritourism Field Day slated Nov. 14 in Tuttle

Tue, Oct 30, 2018

Those interested in expanding their agribusiness are invited to take part in this informational field day.

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U.S. wheat prices mostly about Russia these days

Fri, Oct 26, 2018

Prices will improve, but not until export sales do, and that is dependent on when Russia runs out of wheat to sell.

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