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Virtual Research Symposium to highlight student/faculty research and natural curing meats

Tue, Mar 16, 2021

The Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center Research Symposium is going virtual. Sponsored by the Institute of Food Technologists-Oklahoma section, Stillwater Centennial Rotary Club and Oklahoma Association for Food Protection, the Virtual Research Symposium will be held via Zoom April 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature student and faculty oral presentations and a keynote presentation about natural curing meats.

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A backwards calf will need assistance at birth

Tue, Mar 16, 2021

A cow that is in early labor a long time or one that fails to progress to hard straining may be signaling that the calf is positioned wrong,

LivestockAnimal Health and SciencesOSU ExtensionCollege of Veterinary MedicinecalvingcalfOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceNews Topicsbeef cattleAgricultureOutreach and EngagementOSU AgricultureCattle

Women in agriculture gaining recognition long deserved

Tue, Mar 16, 2021

Based on the latest Census of Agriculture and organizational hierarchy charts throughout the industry, it might seem as though women have been stepping into more ag leadership roles in recent years. But they’ve been there all along, from farm to board room.

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OSU Alumni Association announces 2020 - 21 Outstanding Seniors

Fri, Mar 12, 2021

The Outstanding Seniors award recognizes seniors who show excellence through academic achievement; campus and community involvement; academic, athletic or extracurricular honors or awards; scholarships; and work ethic during their time at OSU.

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OSU Rodeo Team kicks off spring season

Tue, Mar 09, 2021

The Oklahoma State University Rodeo Team has been hard at work preparing for this spring’s competitive season that kicked off last week. As fall rodeos moved to the spring, the team has been utilizing the extra time in between seasons to focus on academics and improving their skills in the arena.

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Free environmental law enforcement training available April 1

Tue, Mar 09, 2021

OSU, DEQ and USDA join forces to provide environmental law enforcement training.

Food Land and Natural ResourcesNews TopicsOSU Agricultureenvironmental law enforcementHuman Health and WellnessEducationsolid waste managementDASNROSU Extension

Bake and Take Month helps promote wheat industry

Tue, Mar 09, 2021

While many sectors of the agricultural industry are prevalent throughout Oklahoma, the state often is recognized by being a leading producer of wheat. With this in mind, staff at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center work to promote the commodity by celebrating Bake and Take Month during March.

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Cattle breeders should check bull fertility after recent snowstorms

Mon, Mar 08, 2021

Frostbite can cause temporary or permanent sterility in a herd sire.

News TopicsCow-CalfbullsOutreach and EngagementOSU ExtensionLivestockOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceCollege of Veterinary MedicineAgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesAnimal Health and SciencesCattlebeef cattleOSU Agriculture

Basics of horse hay explained

Fri, Mar 05, 2021

Now is not the time to cut back on horses having ready access to hay to meet their nutritional needs.

OSU ExtensionAgricultureAnimal and Food SciencesAnimal Health and SciencesOklahoma Cooperative Extension Serviceanimal nutritionNews TopicsHorsesOutreach and Engagementhorse hayEquineOSU Agriculture

Still time to get in spring-planting oats

Fri, Mar 05, 2021

The general, rule-of-thumb, cutoff date is about March 10.

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Healthy eating is important for older adults

Fri, Mar 05, 2021

Good nutrition is essential for older adults.

Family and Consumer Sciences Cooperative ExtensionOSU ExtensionHuman Health and WellnessAgricultural Communications ServicesOSU AgricultureNews Topicshuman nutrition

Sub-zero temperature won’t have big effect on insect pests

Fri, Mar 05, 2021

How the big freeze affected the insect population.

Agricultural Communications ServicesOSU ExtensionInsectsfreezing temps and insectsDASNRNews Topics4-H Entomologyinsects and coldFood Land and Natural ResourcesHuman Health and WellnessOSU Agriculture