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Staying safe when riding ATVs

Mon, Nov 30, 2020

The Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program and Oklahoma Farm Bureau have launched a safety course to help children and families learn how to minimize risks associated with ATVs.

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Watch out for cattle eating oak leaves and acorns

Wed, Nov 25, 2020

The problem can be largely avoided by ensuring cattle have access to good grazing and supplemental feed.

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Dine in to celebrate family and consumer sciences

Tue, Nov 24, 2020

National FCS organization promotes Dine in Day on Dec. 3.

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Before the next freeze: buying and safety tips for generators

Fri, Nov 20, 2020

Tips for buying and using a generator.

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Wheat pasture valuable forage resource when managed properly

Wed, Nov 18, 2020

Livestock should not be turned out onto wheat pasture until the plants are about six inches tall and have become well-rooted.

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Oklahoma State’s Horse Judging Team captures national championship

Wed, Nov 18, 2020

OSU's Horse Judging Team has been crowned national champions four times in the past six years,

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Fact or fiction: Turkey makes you sleepy

Wed, Nov 18, 2020

When the last bite of turkey is consumed and the plates are cleared, the next item on the Thanksgiving agenda is a nap. Because turkey makes you sleepy, right? Darren Scott, food scientist at Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, debunks this myth.

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Hikers: Be careful during deer hunting season

Tue, Nov 17, 2020

Hikers should be extra cautious when hiking during hunting season.

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Serving up food safety tips for Thanksgiving

Mon, Nov 16, 2020

The holiday season is officially here, and Thanksgiving Day is quickly approaching. While many Oklahomans will be preparing holiday meals for their families and friends, the risk of food poisoning is lurking. The Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center offers tips to keep your family safe and make sure food poisoning is not on the menu this Thanksgiving.

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Frozen foods require safe handling and cooking practices

Fri, Nov 13, 2020

Frozen foods must follow safe food handling and cooking practices.

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Difficult calving may require help

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Difficult calving can have long-term health implications – potentially even be fatal – for a calf and its mom, Oklahoma State University Extension specialists said.

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Oklahoma State’s Lambert named 2020 Whatley Award recipient

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Initiated in 1982, the award recognizes outstanding research contributions to the advancement of agricultural sciences.

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