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Unseasonal blue-green algae bloom warrants producer vigilance

Wed, Mar 18, 2020

Blue-green algae can produce toxins such as anatoxin and microcystins that can cause illness in people and animals.

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USDA deputy undersecretary of food safety to visit OSU

Fri, Mar 13, 2020

A Cowboy alumna, Brashears is the highest-ranking food safety official in USDA.

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Irrigation expert Sharma named to Oklahoma Panhandle Research and Extension Center staff

Fri, Mar 13, 2020

Sharma served as a postdoctoral research associate at OSU from 2017 to 2020, and as a graduate research assistant from 2011 to 2013. He also earned his master's degree in soil science from OSU.

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Children need support facing tornadoes and virus

Fri, Mar 13, 2020

Parents struggling with the question of how to prepare children for the COVID-19 threat probably already have plenty of experience to tap into, Oklahoma State University professor Laura Hubbs-Tait said: Tornado season.

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Spring gardening chores include pruning roses

Fri, Mar 13, 2020

Now is the tie of year to prune roses in the landscape.

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Follow good management practices following wildfires

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

Land management strategies help landowners recover after a wildfire.

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Hay, fencing supplies chief needs for Beaver County wildfire recovery

Wed, Mar 11, 2020

OSU Extension has worked with the State Office of Emergency Management to set up a hotline to match supplies with local producers. The telephone number is 1-866-552-4662.

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Protect structures from wildfire using the zone concept

Wed, Mar 11, 2020

The zone concept can help reduce the amount of flammable materials around a home or other structure.

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Assessing damage outside and inside of homes after a wildfire

Wed, Mar 11, 2020

Homes and other structures must be assessed for damage following a wildfire.

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Bulls need to be ready for breeding season

Tue, Mar 10, 2020

Bulls that do not pass a breeding soundness exam need to be replaced before the start of breeding.

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Tips for removing smoke odor following a wildfire

Tue, Mar 10, 2020

Removing smoke odor from a home following a wildfire can be a tedious process.

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Marching toward Bake and Take Month

Tue, Mar 10, 2020

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 Oklahoma State University’s 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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