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OSU's FAPC promotes March as Bake and Take Month

Thu, Mar 05, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. - Oklahoma is often recognized for being a leading state in wheat production, and Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center is excited to promote and recognize this commodity by celebrating Bake and Take Month in March.

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Register now to attend March 3-4 No-Till Oklahoma Conference

Tue, Feb 24, 2015

NORMAN, Okla. – There is still time for agricultural producers interested in exploring how no-till practices may benefit their operations to register for the March 3-4 No-Till Oklahoma Conference in Norman.

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‘Premier canola event for 2015’ set for Enid

Wed, Jan 28, 2015

ENID, Okla. – Agricultural producers interested in learning how to maximize their canola production should register now to attend the Feb. 19 Canola College in Enid.

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Letters to future generations key part of OSU Cooperative Extension time capsules

Tue, Jan 27, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Members of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service gathered on Oklahoma State University’s Stillwater campus recently to send a blast from the past to the organization’s future generations.

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Red River Crops Conference set for Jan. 27-28 in Childress

Wed, Jan 14, 2015

ALTUS, Okla. – Texas and Oklahoma producers who raise crops along the Red River border can pick up important tips to promote profitability in their agricultural enterprises by attending the Jan. 27-28 Red River Crops Conference in Childress, Texas.

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Master Manager workshop series begins in January

Wed, Jan 14, 2015

CLINTON, Okla. – Agricultural producers looking to make the most of their money should register now to attend the Master Manager of Oklahoma workshop series set to begin January 20-21.

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Quilter helps Extension celebrate its centennial anniversary

Tue, Dec 16, 2014

When she was a child, Charlotte Tucker recalls being fascinated by her grandmother, who would sit in her rocking chair and quilt. These days, it is others who are amazed at Tucker’s true gift for an old-fashioned craft with a robust present-day popularity. In fact, her skill recently has been on full display after she quilted the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service’s official centennial anniversary quilt.

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Holiday toy safety

Fri, Nov 21, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Sharp edges and points, cords and strings, small parts and flying objects. None of these is most likely top of mind when you are scouring stores and the Internet trying to fulfill your kids’ holiday wish lists.

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Adding special dietary needs into holiday meals

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many Oklahoma families, a succulent turkey or juicy ham paired with perfectly seasoned dressing is the centerpiece of the traditional holiday meal. But, what do you do when you are hosting guests with special dietary needs?

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Enjoying a healthy holiday season is possible

Tue, Nov 18, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Worried about successfully picking your way through the holiday rush without growing out of your favorite pair of pants?

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Single-load laundry packets could be harmful to kids

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – The new single-load detergent packets populating store shelves might make doing laundry quicker and easier, but if young children happen to get ahold of one of the packets, it could make them sick.

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Antibiotic resistant bacteria in production agriculture focus of new task force

Wed, Nov 05, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Challenges related to the evolution of antibiotic resistant bacteria have led to a new multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional collaborative endeavor, The Task Force on Antibiotic Resistance in Production Agriculture.

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