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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.

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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.

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Snacks play an important role in children’s healthy diet

Wed, Mar 03, 2021

Snacks are an important part of a child's healthy diet.

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Repairing water damage after frozen pipes burst

Fri, Feb 26, 2021

Tips for repairing water damage caused by burst pipes during the recent freeze.

News Topicscleaning up after water damageOSU ExtensionOSU Agriculturefrozen pipesHuman Health and WellnessFamily and Consumer Sciences Cooperative Extensionwater damage

Oklahoma County 4-H’er named national award winner

Fri, Feb 26, 2021

Oklahoma County 4-H'er Aidan Spencer recently was named the 2021 Youth in Action Pillar award winner for work with STEM projects.

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FSA disaster relief available for livestock deaths in winter storm

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

Amy Hagerman discusses federal disaster assistance.

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