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Older adults face challenges with family support

Thu, May 08, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – There is no getting around the fact we all grow older. Whether we do so gracefully is another matter.

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OSU honors Rodd Moesel with its DASNR Champion award

Tue, May 06, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Rodd Moesel of Oklahoma City has been named a 2014 recipient of the Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources’ DASNR Champion award.

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Unitherm’s David Howard honored as DASNR Champion by OSU

Tue, May 06, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – A European by birth, David Howard has become a great American success story, to the benefit of the U.S. food industry, the state of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

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Bob Funk named DASNR Champion by OSU

Tue, May 06, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Robert A. “Bob” Funk of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area has been named a 2014 recipient of the Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources’ DASNR Champion award.

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Extension centennial documentary to premiere on OETA

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES) is marking its 100th anniversary with a special hour-long documentary premiering at 7 p.m., May 8 on OETA-TV.

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Public invited to May 2 Tipton Valley Research Center dedication and field tour

Wed, Apr 16, 2014

TIPTON, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is issuing an open invitation to agricultural producers and the public to take part in a May 2 field tour and dedication ceremony at the Tipton Valley Research Center.

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Family Day in the Garden is a great way to spend time together

Fri, Apr 11, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you and your family enjoy spending time outdoors and do not mind getting a little dirt under your fingernails, then make plans to attend Family Day in the Garden slated Saturday, April 19 at The Botanic Garden (TBG) at Oklahoma State University, located west of Stillwater. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Weather threatening continued U.S. beef herd expansion

Wed, Apr 09, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it comes to America’s beef herd expansion, success may come down to a Final Four of Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.

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Oklahoma canola field tours scheduled for April

Mon, Apr 07, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service is partnering with the Oklahoma Oilseed Commission to provide a series of canola field tours across the state in April.

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Kids need fiber, too

Fri, Apr 04, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Most parents try hard to feed their children healthy meals. But, one crucial nutrient often left off the menu is fiber.

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Extension recreating demonstration train whistle stop for centennial celebration

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

These days the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES) uses a blend of 21st century technology to help fulfill its mission of helping Oklahomans live the best lives possible. In addition to a strong social media presence, Extension’s two weekly television shows – SUNUP (agriculture) and Oklahoma Gardening – boast more than 2.5 million views on YouTube.

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Oklahoma Mesonet to be featured at March 21 event in Oklahoma City

Fri, Mar 14, 2014

OKLAHOMA CITY – The many benefits provided by the Oklahoma Mesonet system will be showcased March 21 as part of the ongoing “Surviving the Elements: Land and Water Issues of the West” series at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.

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