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Boy Scouts work on merit badge at OSU’s Insect Adventure

Tue, Aug 25, 2020

Insect Adventure has long been providing benefits to youth educational programming.

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OSU Extension specialist receives prestigious award

Tue, Aug 25, 2020

Hailin Zhang, OSU Extension specialist and Regents Professor, has received the Southern Region Excellence in Extension Award.

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Census deadline fast approaching

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

The opportunity for Oklahomans to be counted in the U.S. Census is only weeks away.

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Producers should follow recommended veterinary practices for dehorning cattle

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

A successful plan involves a written protocol, knowledgeable and skilled personnel and ways to minimize stress and promote healing.

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Safety is key when canning food at home

Wed, Aug 19, 2020

Safety is key when home canning.

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Prepare a calving kit before fall calving season begins

Tue, Aug 18, 2020

Producers should talk with local veterinarians about the plan and incorporate their suggestions.

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OSU’s Whitacre named to new Oklahoma internet accessibility council

Tue, Aug 18, 2020

Brian Whitacre is one of the nation’s leading researchers and outreach proponents on rural broadband accessibility and use.

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Recent CFAP changes affect Oklahoma agricultural producers

Fri, Aug 14, 2020

Qualifying producers wishing to take part in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program have until Sept. 11 to apply, an extension of the date previously announced by USDA.

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Weaning dates set for Oklahoma Quality Beef Network fall sales

Fri, Aug 14, 2020

Participating cattle producers have experienced consistent premiums averaging $12.75 per hundredweight over the last nine years compared to non-preconditioned calves.

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Rural vet practice and beef sustainability webinar to begin

Fri, Aug 14, 2020

Oklahoma State University Extension and animal medicine experts are launching a series of Thursday evening webinars to explore rural veterinary practice issues and beef sustainability.

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OSU professor recognized for research efforts

Fri, Aug 14, 2020

Andres Espindola Camacho, Oklahoma State University research scientist, was named one of eight researchers to recently receive the New Innovator in 2019 Food and Agriculture Research Award.

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Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma doubles 4-H scholarships

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma doubles annual 4-H Hall of Fame scholarships.

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