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Balancing yield and protein content in a wheat crop

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – With Oklahoma wheat producers heading into another growing season, the bottom line will be top of mind, as always, and for many, that means focusing squarely on yield, yield, yield.

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OSU Students, Faculty, Staff and Sovereign Nation Leaders Gather for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Tue, Oct 10, 2017

In celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 200 Oklahoma State University students, faculty, staff, sovereign nation leaders and friends stood shoulder-to-shoulder to set a record...

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Register now for Nov. 3 Crop Insurance Workshop in Enid

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

ENID, Oklahoma – Think of the 2017 Crop Insurance Workshop scheduled for Nov. 3 in Enid as essentially one-stop shopping for agricultural producers, lenders and educators; crop insurance agents and marketing consultants.

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It is the old song of supply and demand for beef prices

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Strong beef demand has mostly been offsetting increased beef supply in 2017 with beef production projected to increase again in 2018 to 27.4 billion pounds.

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A cow’s bad temperament can result in poor profits

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – October is a traditional weaning and culling time for spring-calving herds, meaning producers need to decide which cows no longer are helpful to the operation and which heifer calves will be kept for future replacements.

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State beef checkoff vote set for Nov. 1

Fri, Sep 29, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma cattle producers will vote on a proposed state beef checkoff next month.

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Oklahoma school nutrition professionals earn a chance to work with trained chef

Fri, Sep 22, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – School nutrition professionals from 15 Oklahoma schools and school districts will team up with a trained chef this semester to cook up fresher, tastier cafeteria offerings and whip up a sweeter overall dining experience.

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OSU’s Kevin Wagner new director of Oklahoma Water Resources Center

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University alumnus Kevin Wagner has found you can go home again, and play a pivotal role in helping to solve critical concerns and issues for the entire state when doing so.

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Rural Economic Outlook Conference set for Oct. 20 at OSU

Tue, Sep 19, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Insights about trends and expectations regarding agriculture and rural economies will be the focus of the Rural Economic Outlook Conference taking place Oct. 20 on Oklahoma State University’s Stillwater campus.

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Plan now before a disaster strikes

Mon, Sep 11, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – What will you and your family do when a disaster strikes?

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Avoid potentially deadly hazards after a natural disaster

Mon, Sep 11, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – In the aftermath of a natural disaster, it often takes time for life to return to normal for affected families. During that recovery period families should remain aware of several potentially deadly hazards.

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OSU Caddo Research Station Peanut and Cotton Field Tour Sept. 21

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

FORT COBB, Oklahoma – Cotton and peanut producers looking to employ the latest research-based best management practices and most up-to-date products should plan to attend the Sept. 21 Oklahoma State University Caddo Research Station Peanut and Cotton Field Tour in Ft. Cobb.

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