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Handling food safely helps ensure good time during holiday meals

Mon, Nov 18, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Families and friends will soon be gathering around elaborate meals to celebrate the holidays. No matter the time of year or occasion, though, hosts should keep food safety in mind while laying out the spread.

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Take steps to ensure pets stay safe during cold winter months

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahomans have experienced their first blast of winter temperatures and many may be finding themselves adding a couple of logs to the fireplace or turning up the heat in their homes so they can be more comfortable.

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Beetles enjoying a buffet of saltcedar in Oklahoma

Tue, Nov 12, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – It has been a hard days night, and they have been working like a dog. Saltcedar beetles may be the new rock stars for property owners in Oklahoma.

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Calculating winter feed costs for cows

Mon, Nov 11, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cow-calf producers calculating likely winter feed costs need to take into account the importance of estimating forage usage by cows.

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New FDA ruling will help ID gluten-free foods

Mon, Nov 11, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is hard to miss all the products lining grocery store shelves proclaiming to be “gluten-free.” Have you ever wondered about the accuracy of those claims?

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Gluten-free diets not for everyone

Mon, Nov 11, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – With the rising popularity of gluten-free diets and the wide variety of products catering to the lifestyle, it might make you wonder if you are missing out on something important.

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Leaves are not only pretty but a valuable resource as well

Fri, Nov 08, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – The brilliant orange, red and yellow leaves have certainly been a treat for Oklahomans as they travel through the state enjoying the fall foliage. The extra moisture and milder temperatures this summer helped ensure the state would be bathed in bright fall colors this year.

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Daily water use of redcedars

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – The sneeze-causing, water-guzzling, fire hazard eastern redcedar is no stranger to Oklahoma.

OSU AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureNatural Resources Ecology and ManagementExtensionOutreach and Engagement

Managing kids’ screen time is important

Wed, Nov 06, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – The rise of new media requires new rules for monitoring kids’ screen time.

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Battle against foodborne illness starts at the store

Wed, Nov 06, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – With the holidays fast approaching, veteran and rookie cooks alike will be dashing into the kitchen to create special family meals. But, no matter the time of year, observing some basic precautions can prevent foodborne illnesses well before you turn on the oven.

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OSU Extension small grains specialist receives national award

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – He has brought in more than $4.5 million in external funding to Oklahoma State University. He has published one book chapter, 40 refereed journal articles and 82 fact sheets or similar Extension materials.

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It’s that time of year in Oklahoma: deer season

Tue, Oct 29, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – The arrows have been flying in Oklahoma for several weeks, but now it’s time to hear the blasting of muzzleloaders.

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