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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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Oklahoma State roundtable series provides look at benefits of community engagement

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

The Oklahoma State University College of Human Sciences is hosting a monthly series of Community Engagement Roundtables featuring guest speakers that will address the practice,...

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Snap, click and 4-H wins in county fair social media contest

Fri, Sep 01, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma 4-H’ers have a chance to win $1,500 in a snap … of a picture, that is.

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Take care not to damage eyes during must-see solar eclipse

Wed, Aug 16, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Scientists and science geeks alike agree the upcoming total solar eclipse is must-see viewing, but watching all the action go down is not without danger.

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OSU grad named to U.S. Health and Human Services post

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

The U.S. Senate has confirmed the nomination of Lance Allen Robertson for U.S. Assistant Secretary and Administrator for the Administration on Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. President Donald J. Trump nominated the Oklahoma State University alumnus earlier this year. Robertson has been Oklahoma Department of Human Services’ Director of Aging Services for the past decade, overseeing a range of programs that included the Older Americans Act and the State’s Home & Community Based Services Medicaid Waiver (ADvantage). He led a statewide team of 225 staff members.

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Lonerider completes trio of 2017 OSU wheat releases

Wed, Aug 02, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – With planting season fast approaching, wheat producers now have one more variety to consider as Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources released Lonerider.

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