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OSU Student recognized for community engagement

Wed, Apr 26, 2017

An Oklahoma State University student has been recognized for her commitment to community engagement.

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Musk thistles may be a blooming weed problem for some Oklahoma pastures

Fri, Apr 21, 2017

PURCELL, Okla. – Musk thistle may present a certain showy appearance – red-purple flowers and very spiny leaves and stem – but it is a weed nonetheless, and therefore unwanted in pasture and range sites.

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Chinese market likely a key component to future expansion of U.S. beef exports

Fri, Apr 21, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – It has been sort of the ultimate tease to the U.S. beef industry since the fall of 2016: The Chinese government’s expressed willingness to open China to American-produced beef.

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OSU’s Dave Shideler receives regional recognition for his economic development efforts

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University agricultural economist Dave Shideler is the 2017 recipient of the Southern Agricultural Economics Association’s Extension Individual Program Award for his work in economic and rural development.

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OSU, public libraries team up to bridge ‘digital divide’ in rural Oklahoma

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and public libraries in four Oklahoma towns are joining forces to provide broadband access to residents in some of the state’s more rural areas.

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More exports and fewer imports supporting U.S. beef markets

Mon, Apr 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – More exports and fewer imports are helping to support beef markets, with February total beef exports up 19.3 percent and, combined with the January total, represent a year-to-date increase of 20.1 percent for the first two months of the 2017.

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Crop planting intentions highlight land-use changes

Mon, Apr 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The end-of-March 2017 wheat planted acreage numbers decreased 8.2 percent from one year ago at 46.1 million acres, driven by poor wheat prices and following a general trend of decreasing wheat acreage resulting in the lowest all-wheat-planted acreage totals since 1909.

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OSU agricultural economist Derrell Peel honored for lifetime achievement

Wed, Apr 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is the 2017 Southern Agricultural Economics Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

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Wheat streak mosaic virus confirmed in Oklahoma wheat

Mon, Apr 10, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostic Laboratory has confirmed the presence of wheat streak mosaic virus in Oklahoma.

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Clean up the clutter with the help of a tape measure

Fri, Apr 07, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – As homeowners prepare for the traditional spring cleaning effort, they should add a tape measure to the list of essential items necessary to do the job right.

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Using homemade cleaners can improve indoor air quality at home

Fri, Apr 07, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – What do vinegar, cornstarch and baking soda have in common? Besides sharing space in the kitchen pantry, these and other household items can be used as the basis for do-it-yourself cleaning supplies.

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Go green when you clean

Fri, Apr 07, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The phrase “clean green” actually has nothing to do with the cleanliness of money in your wallet and everything to do with the quality of the air circulating in your humble abode.

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