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Now the recovery begins

Wed, May 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – After destructive natural disasters, families can be left with the daunting task of cleaning up and, ultimately, rebuilding.

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Do your homework before signing a contract for home repairs

Wed, May 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many Oklahomans, the road to recovery following a natural disaster can be a long one.

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Debris in pastures potential health risk to cattle

Wed, May 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Insulation and building debris from tornadoes can cause problems for cattle producers, difficulties that potentially could have a significant effect on animal health and time management costs.

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Practice proper safety techniques during storm cleanup

Wed, May 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Storm season is in full swing, with tornadoes and windy thunderstorms leaving trails of debris in their wakes, debris that may be heavy, bulky or even ripe with bacteria, which can lead to potential health problems.

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Ransomware an ‘equal-opportunity extortion attempt’

Tue, May 16, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Recent widespread ransomware attacks hit computers in more than 150 countries, but the malicious practice itself is not new and given hackers ability to eventually work around security protocols – if only for a short period – is unlikely to go the way of the dinosaurs.

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USDA-NASS may be contacting some Oklahoma stocker cattle producers

Tue, May 16, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma cattle producers who received the Oklahoma State University Stocker Survey from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently but who have not returned it will soon be receiving a call from NASS to help them complete the survey.

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OSU’s historic Magruder Plots centerpiece of May 19 wheat field day

Mon, May 15, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Wheat growers will be descending on Stillwater for Oklahoma State University’s May 19 Magruder Plots Field Day, picking up the latest research-based information while also honoring one of the great achievements of agriculture in the Southern Plains states.

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OSU Panhandle Wheat Tour set for May 22 and 23

Fri, May 12, 2017

GOODWELL, Okla. – Wheat producers attending the Oklahoma State University Panhandle Wheat Tour days will be able to evaluate more than 25 varieties at three local trials and 55 varieties at a semi-irrigated station trial on May 22 and 23.

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Exports and imports of beef both add value

Fri, May 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Beef imports are often viewed as partially offsetting beef exports thus reducing the net value of beef trade; in reality both beef exports and imports add value to the U.S. beef industry.

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OSU releases two new wheat varieties

Fri, May 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources released two new hard red winter wheat varieties, Spirit Rider and Smith’s Gold.

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OSU Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering student selected for National Science Foundation fellowship

Fri, May 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The traditional academic track typically follows the standard bachelor’s to master’s to doctorate degree pattern. However, that is not the case for one student in Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

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Low-impact tai chi bringing high-impact results

Thu, May 11, 2017

Birdie D. Ford might be 89, but she still likes to keep it moving. Participating in tai chi classes offered by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service near her home in Oklahoma City is one way she does just that.

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