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Producers should guard against heat stress in cattle

Tue, Jun 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Most areas of Oklahoma experience 70 or more days each year with temperatures that exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit, providing ample reason for cattle producers to guard against heat stress in their herds.

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Dr. Jane Swinney to lead Design, Housing and Merchandising

Fri, Jun 24, 2016

Jane Swinney, Ph.D., has been named department head of Design, Housing and Merchandising in the College of Human Sciences. Swinney joined the department in 2000 and was promoted to associate professor in 2006. She has provided leadership for DHM as program coordinator for the merchandising degree option, graduate program coordinator, associate department head, internship coordinator for apparel design and production and merchandising, and interim department head.

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All the buzz about mosquitoes

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The wet spring may have been a boon for crops, but it has opened the door to the possibility of a challenging summer when it comes to mosquitoes.

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Homeowners and families should protect against mosquitoes this summer

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahomans planning to work and play outdoors this summer should be prepared to protect against mosquitoes.

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Optimize your horse’s water intake

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Summertime heat is approaching fast, making it paramount that equine owners optimize their horse’s water intake to ensure animal well-being and performance as temperatures rise.

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Dairy herds expected to have decreasing effect on U.S beef production

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although beef, as a by-product of the dairy industry, rarely exhibits a major influence on dairy industry production decisions, it is important to note that dairy animals contribute a significant portion of total animal slaughter and beef supply.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureAgricultural EconomicsExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle

U.S. beef trade situation down for April but improving slowly overall

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Recent beef and cattle trade data shows a mixed bag of global market impacts, with total U.S. beef exports decreasing 5.3 percent in April compared to last year.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureAgricultural EconomicsExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle

DASNR experts go on-site in Nicaragua to help solve food issues

Wed, Jun 15, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Two Oklahoma State University faculty members completed volunteer assignments through Partners of the Americas and the United States Agency for International Development-supported Farmer-to-Farmer program.

OSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFamily and Consumer SciencesExtensionOutreach and EngagementBiosystems and Agricultural Engineering

Cattle handling and stockmanship expert set to speak at free educational conference

Mon, Jun 13, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – International cattle handling and stockmanship expert Dr. Tom Noffsinger will headline a slate of speakers at the Merck Animal Health and Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Cattle Conference set for this summer.

OSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesAnimal Health and SciencesExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle

Familiar face, familiar area, expanded focus: Josh Bushong assumes area agronomist role

Wed, Jun 08, 2016

ENID, Okla. – Josh Bushong, a familiar face to producers in northwestern Oklahoma as an Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension assistant specialist for winter canola, is now helping area farmers and ranchers tackle a broader range of agronomic challenges.

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Oklahoma facing a s-tick-y situation this summer

Fri, May 27, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Ticks are small, but after recent mild winters, they could cause big problems for Oklahomans this summer.

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Protecting the family against ticks

Fri, May 27, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – With spring in full bloom and summer well on the way, Oklahoma families heading outdoors to enjoy the warmer temperatures should take extra care to protect themselves against ticks.

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