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OSU Extension honors contributions of plant diagnostic group to Oklahoma

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

The award recognized the group’s successful efforts to combat an Oklahoma plant disease emergency.

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Cow-calf operators should have colostrum supplies on hand

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Previously obtained colostrum must be kept frozen to protect the integrity of the large protein molecules that make up the various immunoglobulins.

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Kay County Extension’s Shannon Mallory receives statewide award

Tue, Jan 19, 2021

Mallory was honored for his highly successful use of YouTube as a way to provide educational information during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Pottawatomie County’s Sonya McDaniel earns prestigious Oklahoma State University Extension honor

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

A member of OSU Extension since 2001, McDaniel has served as Pottawatomie County Extension director since 2013.

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Ranchers’ webinars address forage and difficult weather

Tue, Jan 12, 2021

The next round of the popular Ranchers Thursday Lunchtime series of teleconferences for the cattle industry moves into the topics of managing cattle and forage in dry weather patterns, Oklahoma State University Extension officials said.

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Navigating kid conversations during scary times

Fri, Jan 08, 2021

Age-appropriate, open conversations with children are comforting and can calm their nerves.

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Oklahoma State University releases fall 2020 honor rolls

Fri, Jan 08, 2021

A total of 8,004 students were named to the 2020 fall semester honor rolls at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, including 3,449 students named to the President's Honor Roll for earning an A grade in all their courses.

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Producers should examine options before making changes to safety net programs

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

The current re-election and enrollment period goes until March 15, 2021, so there is plenty of time to survey the markets and think about whether a farm needs price protection or revenue protection.

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Pittsburg County 4-H’er makes holiday special for thousands

Tue, Dec 22, 2020

Fifteen-year-old Reed Marcum has been spearheading an annual toy giveaway for four years, with 2020 being the biggest yet.

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On-the-ranch herd health programs support healthy cattle markets

Tue, Dec 22, 2020

Bovine Respiratory Disease generates an estimated $800 million to $900 million annually in economic losses within the U.S. cattle industry.

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Scours management begins well in advance of spring calving

Fri, Dec 18, 2020

Having discussions about scours management with a large animal veterinarian now will save time, energy and dollars later, and it improves overall animal welfare.

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Outreach with Ghanaian liberal arts university

Fri, Dec 18, 2020

A partnership between the Palm Institute in Ghana, West Africa, and Oklahoma State University is set to support professionals struggling to adapt to COVID-induced lifestyle changes.

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