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Food Fight: FAPC hosts Oklahoma 4-H Food Showdown

Thu, Jul 29, 2021

Oklahoma 4-H'ers participate in Food Showdown.

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State fairs set to return this fall

Wed, Jul 28, 2021

The Oklahoma State Fair and Tulsa State Fair are preparing to welcome back 4-H exhibitors and members of the public after most events were canceled in 2020.

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Lower yields expected for 2021 hay crop

Tue, Jul 27, 2021

Cool and wet weather conditions in the first half of the summer will affect hay yields this year for producers statewide.

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Canadian County 4-H’er fills void at Yukon’s Manna Pantry

Wed, Jul 21, 2021

Canadian County 4-H'er donates garden produce to Yukon food pantry.

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4-H'ers ready for Roundup and beyond

Tue, Jul 20, 2021

Oklahoma 4-H members are facing challenges and cultural changes that previous generations couldn’t have imagined, but past presidents shared a message for them ahead of the 100th annual State 4-H Roundup: Don’t worry, you’ve got this.

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Producers may benefit from CRP Grasslands signup

Mon, Jul 19, 2021

Producers can apply through Aug. 20.

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Child tax credit payment plan begins

Mon, Jul 19, 2021

Oklahoma State University experts are urging families to take careful consideration before taking advantage of changes to the IRS Child Tax Credit, which gives families access to advance payments.

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Safeguard against imported fire ants when selling hay

Fri, Jul 16, 2021

There are 21 counties in Oklahoma under quarantine for imported fire ants

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Blanching is important part of vegetable freezing process

Fri, Jul 09, 2021

An OSU consumer horticulturist explains why it is important to blanch farm fresh vegetables before storing them in the freezer.

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Summer pond maintenance saves on costly repairs

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

Marley Beem, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist, recommends routine pond maintenance every summer to avoid more expensive, long-term repairs.

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FAPC hosts training for food business entrepreneurs

Wed, Jul 07, 2021

Industry professionals learn more about FAPC services at recent Basic training Entrepreneurial Workshop.

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Farm finance and budgeting resources available

Tue, Jul 06, 2021

The economic turmoil in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has left a lot of small agricultural business operators asking hard questions about managing finances. Farm business margins have always been tight, and now there are a lot of things in flux, even more than usual. OSU has several resources and events that may help.

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