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Shedding light on local history: Teaching about the Tulsa Race Massacre

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

Local teachers got some much-needed information and resources to help them teach their students about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, perhaps the darkest time in the city’s history. Nearly 20 teachers from Bartlesville, Glenpool, Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Union and other school districts took part in “Writing and Remembrance: Strategies for Teaching the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre” June 11-13 at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa.

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ELAP may be able to offset grazing losses incurred by floodwaters

Tue, Jun 18, 2019

Livestock producers may qualify for financial aid under the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program.

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Pregnancy checking replacement heifers helps protect producer investment

Tue, Jun 18, 2019

Replacement heifers represent a long-term investment and source of new genetics for a cattle herd, and so must be productive from the get-go.

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Deadline looming for commercial livestock producers to file with FSA

Mon, Jun 17, 2019

Livestock operators must notify Farm Service Agency within 30 days of the death of their animals.

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NAE selects OSU team to represent U.S. at the 2019 Global Grand Challenges Summit

Mon, Jun 17, 2019

The U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) selected an OSU team among five teams and an alternative team to represent the United States in a business plan competition at the 2019 Global Grand Challenges Summit in London on September 12-18, 2019. This is the first time OSU has been selected at this level.

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Volunteers needed for business retention and expansion program

Fri, Jun 14, 2019

The CREATE BRIDGES project, a rural development initiative in two areas of Oklahoma, is seeking volunteers for a new Business Retention and Expansion program.

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Cattle producers should watch for signs of blackleg and anthrax after floodwaters recede

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

Floodwaters disturb the soil, which can expose the spores that trigger the diseases.

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Cattle producers should examine animals for signs of foot rot

Mon, Jun 10, 2019

Excessive moisture can lead to foot rot in cattle, for which lameness is often the first symptom.

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Oklahoma faces devastating losses from flooding

Fri, Jun 07, 2019

OKlahoma's infrastructure struggles to keep up due to devastating flooding.

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Cherokee County 4-H’ers lend a hand with flood relief

Fri, Jun 07, 2019

4-H'ers in Cherokee County collect monetary donations and purchase needed supplies for flooding victims.

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OSU Alumni Association names 2019-20 award recipients

Thu, May 30, 2019

The OSU Alumni Association is recognizing 11 Oklahoma State University alumni with awards in the upcoming 2019-20 academic year.

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Payne County Master Gardeners hosting annual garden tour

Wed, May 29, 2019

The Payne County Master Gardeners will hosting a garden tour June 9 in Stillwater. Participants will have a chance to see new, innovative ideas they can implement in their own gardens.

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