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Good news for wheat harvest

Tue, Jun 29, 2021

Wheat harvest in Oklahoma appears to be going well as it heads into its final stages, despite a late start in parts of the state because of weather and excessive soil moisture, said Oklahoma State University experts.

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Pokes PodCAS Episode 44: How the OSU Writing Center can help you, with Dr. Anna Sicari

Tue, Jun 29, 2021

In this episode, the director of the Writing Center, Dr. Anna Sicari, discusses her new role as co-editor of The Writing Center Journal, how research in this field benefits all writers.

EnglishOutreach and EngagementResearchStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences

Fireworks fun requires caution

Mon, Jun 28, 2021

More than a year of COVID-19 precautions and vaccinations has Oklahomans looking to Independence Day as a fireworks-punctuated opportunity to reconnect with friends and neighbors. That enthusiasm could leave the community open to other risks: accidental injuries and fires.

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Know how horses respond to hot summertime temperatures

Mon, Jun 28, 2021

Add the values of the temperature and humidity to get the heat index when determining whether to reduce animal activity.

News TopicsCollege of Veterinary MedicineAnimal Health and SciencesAnimal and Food SciencesOSU ExtensionAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesHorseshot weatherEquineOSU AgricultureOutreach and EngagementOklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

Farm succession planning difficult but necessary

Thu, Jun 24, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a lot of difficult conversations about what happens to the family farm when its founder leaves suddenly.

OSU AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesCOVID-19Outreach and EngagementOSU ExtensionFerguson College of AgricultureNews Topics

Oklahoma 4-H builds sense of community for youth and adult volunteers alike

Fri, Jun 18, 2021

Most people are aware of what the presence of an enthusiastic adult can mean to kids. Friendships with other volunteers can mean just as much to adults involved.

4-H4-H volunteers and parentsAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU ExtensionNews TopicsOklahoma YouthOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceOutreach and EngagementOSU Agriculture

Oklahoma a national leader in adopting Emergency Broadband Benefit program

Fri, Jun 18, 2021

EBB is a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford broadband internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesinternetRural DevelopmentOutreach and EngagementOSU AgricultureNews TopicsbroadbandAgricultural EconomicsOSU Extension

Horses need up-to-date West Nile virus vaccinations

Mon, Jun 14, 2021

OSU Extension recommendations are for horse owners and equine managers to consult with their local large animal veterinarian as there are different vaccines available on the market.

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceFood Land and Natural ResourcesOutreach and EngagementNews TopicsOSU ExtensionAnimal Health and SciencesAnimal and Food SciencesOSU AgricultureWest Nile virusmosquitoesHorses

Insect control key to successful double-crop soybean management

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Soybeans planted after wheat are vulnerable to several insect pests, but most especially defoliating caterpillars and grasshoppers.

News Topicssoybeansinsect controlOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceOutreach and EngagementFood Land and Natural ResourcesOSU ExtensionCrops_Grains and Oilseeds__WheatOSU Agriculturedouble-crop soybeansDepartment of Entomology and Plant Pathologyinsecticides

Small horn flies can be big problem for livestock

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

Like a horde of fearsome movie vampires, horn flies are voracious bloodsuckers often found in association with grazing cattle.

OSU Agricultureinsect controlAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServicefliesDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyLivestockCattleAnimal Health and SciencesNews TopicsOSU Extensionbeef cattleOutreach and Engagement

Wet and weedy bermudagrass pastures in need of drier weather

Tue, Jun 08, 2021

Weed-control practices that typically would have already happened have been put off because of inclement weather.

bermudagrasspastureOutreach and EngagementInstitute for Agricultural BiosciencesNews TopicsOSU ExtensionCattleOSU AgricultureOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceLivestockFood Land and Natural Resourcesbeef cattle

The lasting legacy of Oklahoma State’s Earl Mitchell

Mon, Jun 07, 2021

Mitchell spent 42 years at OSU. His commitment to increasing awareness and involvement in STEM disciplines – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – continues to resonate today.

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