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For parents, empty nest can be full of promise

Tue, Aug 04, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many Oklahoma families ushering the last kid out of the house this fall and officially emptying the nest, it is a moment brimming with hand-wringing fear, giddy excitement and one looming question: What is next?

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OSU releases new wheat variety in time for fall planting

Wed, Jul 29, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – In advance of the upcoming fall planting season, Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources announced the release of Bentley, its newest wheat variety.

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Cool equine managers help horses avoid heat stress

Tue, Jul 21, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – The historic hottest part of summer is fast approaching, underscoring the importance for horse managers to review basic strategies that will help their equines avoid heat stress.

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Value-added cattle program OQBN sets fall sales dates

Tue, Jul 21, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Dates and locations have been set for the latest round of sales for Oklahoma Quality Beef Network certified cattle.

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Oklahoma Irrigation Conference set for Aug. 18 in Ft. Cobb

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

FT. COBB, Okla. – Southern Plains agricultural producers looking to get the most out of their water-use investment should register now to attend the Aug. 18 Oklahoma Irrigation Conference in Ft. Cobb.

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Optimize your horse’s water intake

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – As the dog days of summer approach, it is paramount that equine owners optimize their horse’s water intake to ensure animal well-being and performance.

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New OSU Berry Fellows would make namesake ‘pleased’

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Four members of Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources have been selected as 2015-2017 Berry Fellows by the Oklahoma Water Resources Center.

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Oklahoma Vineyard Quality Project reveals opportunities for state's wine industry

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma wine industry has grown tremendously during the last several years, and now the Oklahoma Vineyard Quality Project is enhancing the ability of state grape growers and winemakers to strengthen their operations further.

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Extension and AARP teaming up to help Oklahoma caregivers

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Thousands of caregivers across Oklahoma will benefit from a new partnership between the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and AARP Oklahoma.

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Register now to attend July 28 Cattle Trails Wheat and Stocker Conference in Lawton

Wed, Jul 01, 2015

LAWTON, Okla. – Cattle producers looking to pick up the latest information about maximizing livestock and wheat resources under variable and sometimes volatile weather and market conditions should register now to attend the July 28 Cattle Trails Wheat and Stocker Conference in Lawton.

Ferguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle

OSU wheat researcher Brett Carver honored by the Wheat Quality Council

Wed, Jul 01, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Brett Carver, Oklahoma State University wheat researcher, earned the 2015 Millers Award from the Wheat Quality Council.

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Eleventh annual winter canola conferences scheduled for July 14-15

Wed, Jun 24, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Southern Plains producers who are interested in learning how to maximize canola crop productivity should plan now to attend one of two regional Winter Canola Conferences taking place in July.

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