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OSU researchers earn $600,000 USDA grant to study sediment in Fort Cobb watershed

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – A team of Oklahoma State University researchers is set to study the best strategies for safeguarding water supplies in Oklahoma and the Midwest after earning a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant totaling more than a half million dollars.

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Parents can help curb school drop out

Mon, Dec 09, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – While the holiday season can bring lots of good cheer, it is also about the time of year some Oklahoma students may be on the verge of making the unhappy decision to drop out of school.

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Know your winter weather terms

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – With major winter storms bearing down on Oklahoma, understanding which weather terms mean what will give you the traction you need to safely survive the season.

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More than three little piggies running loose in Oklahoma

Wed, Dec 04, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – They do not build their houses out of straw, sticks or bricks, but feral hogs have found a home in Oklahoma.

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Federal energy efficiency tax credits ending in 2013

Tue, Dec 03, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you are planning to do some home improvements to make your home more energy efficient, now is the time to take action. Multiple federal energy efficiency tax credits are set to expire permanently at the end of the year.

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Bucks on the move for opening weekend

Fri, Nov 22, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Bucks have only one thing on their minds this time of year, and it is not the person sitting in the tree stand with a rifle pointed squarely in their direction.

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Pheasant numbers up, a little

Fri, Nov 22, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – The numbers are promising, at least up from last year, giving Oklahoma pheasant hunters something to look forward to when the season opens Dec. 1.

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Watch your wallet during hectic shopping season

Mon, Nov 18, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Not everyone will be filled with the holiday spirit in the coming months. That is one reason to remember to safeguard your wallet while hunting for those perfect gifts for friends and family.

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Avoid the credit card crunch by thinking first

Mon, Nov 18, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Whether they have set aside some funds or are planning to fly by the seat of their financial pants, plenty of Oklahomans will rely on credit cards to make the upcoming season bright for friends and family.

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Handling food safely helps ensure good time during holiday meals

Mon, Nov 18, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Families and friends will soon be gathering around elaborate meals to celebrate the holidays. No matter the time of year or occasion, though, hosts should keep food safety in mind while laying out the spread.

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Beetles enjoying a buffet of saltcedar in Oklahoma

Tue, Nov 12, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – It has been a hard days night, and they have been working like a dog. Saltcedar beetles may be the new rock stars for property owners in Oklahoma.

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Calculating winter feed costs for cows

Mon, Nov 11, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cow-calf producers calculating likely winter feed costs need to take into account the importance of estimating forage usage by cows.

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