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Fire danger on the rise

Fri, Jan 17, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is fire season in Oklahoma. About this time every year, Oklahomans watch thousands upon thousands of acres of land burn up in wildfires.

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‘Premier canola event for 2014’ set for Enid

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

ENID, Okla. – Agricultural producers interested in learning how to maximize their canola production should register now to attend the Feb. 13 Canola College in Enid.

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Ethylene glycol can be fatal to your pets

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. - While antifreeze and windshield deicing agents are important elements of keeping your vehicle running during the cold winter months, these also are things that can be dangerous or even deadly for your pet because they contain ethylene glycol.

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OSU Extension offers thousands of documents through POD

Tue, Jan 14, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Imagine a world at your fingertips where virtually endless supplies of useful and scientifically proven information could be accessed and put into practice for whatever objectives you may have.

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Red River Crops Conference Jan. 28-29 in Altus

Fri, Jan 10, 2014

ALTUS, Okla. – Texas and Oklahoma producers who raise crops along the Red River border can pick up important tips to promote profitability in their agricultural enterprises by attending the Jan. 28-29 Red River Crops Conference in Altus, Okla.

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Oklahoma 4-H youth share ATV safety knowledge

Wed, Jan 08, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – With the growing popularity of riding ATVs, some Oklahoma 4-H’ers are using their creativity to make sure everyone rides safely.

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Getting healthy in the new year

Wed, Jan 08, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many people, the holiday season was filled with rich, high-calorie food that may have been hard to resist.

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A little planning goes far with prescribed burning

Wed, Jan 08, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – There is nothing better than when a plan comes together. Also, in this case, there is nothing worse than when there was no plan to start with.

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Bed bugs do not discriminate

Fri, Dec 20, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. - They may be associated with dirt and filth, but bed bugs do not show any type of discrimination.

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Register now to attend Jan. 14 Cattle Trails Cow-Calf Conference in Wichita Falls

Fri, Dec 20, 2013

WICHITA FALLS – Cattle producers looking to pick up the latest information about key operational management decisions should register now to attend the Jan. 14 Cattle Trails Cow-Calf Conference in Wichita Falls, Texas.

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Be safe when using electric space heaters

Mon, Dec 16, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – With temperatures slowly making their annual nosedive in Oklahoma, all of us will be seeking ways to stay toasty warm throughout the winter months.

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Fireplace and wood stove safety

Mon, Dec 16, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – When the weather outside is frightful, there is nothing better than a roaring fire to chase away the chill. To take full advantage of the cozy warmth, be sure to follow a few common sense precautions to cut the risk of a home fire.

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