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Spring-calving beef herds face nutritional challenges

Tue, Mar 13, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (March 13, 2018) – Late winter and early spring is the most challenging time of the year relative to the nutrition of spring-calving beef cows, meaning cow-calf producers need to pay special attention to their livestock’s body condition.

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Limited wheat pasture run by cattle expected

Tue, Mar 13, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (March 12, 2018) – Strong feedlot demand has kept prices for stocker and feeder cattle firm throughout the winter, with many stocker cattle that in a typical year would still be on wheat pasture already in the feedlot.

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Wheat producers facing tough call on nitrogen application

Mon, Mar 12, 2018

Even after recent rains, Oklahoma wheat producers managing their crops for yield and grain quality are facing tough decisions about if, when and how much to fertilize at this critical juncture of the growing season.

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Annie's Project using education and networking to empower women in agriculture

Thu, Mar 08, 2018

Annie's Project empowers farm women to be better business partners by focusing on fostering strong problem-solving, recordkeeping and decision-making skills.

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OSU open house to showcase entomology careers

Thu, Mar 08, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (March 8, 2018) – Do you like insects, spiders, scorpions or other invertebrates? Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an invertebrate expert, otherwise known as an entomologist? If so, Oklahoma State University has an opportunity for you.

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Environmental Law Enforcement Training available in El Reno

Mon, Mar 05, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (March 5, 2018) – If you take a drive down the back roads of Oklahoma, it is most likely you will find an illegal dump site. These dumps are not only unsightly and illegal, they also can cause damage to the environment.

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Money savvy families put tax refunds to work

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Feb. 14, 2018) – Despite the dread that visits annually during tax season, many Oklahomans often anticipate receiving a refund.

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Pretty problems from Bradford pear trees

Wed, Feb 28, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Feb. 28, 2018) – There are plenty of reasons people choose to plant Bradford pear trees on their property. They are the same reasons cities, parks, grocery stores and neighborhoods line roadways with them.

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Should you buy or lease your next vehicle?

Wed, Feb 28, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it comes to buying a new vehicle, consumers have three options – buying outright, buying with a loan or leasing. For most people, buying outright is not an option, so consumers are left with a loan or lease option.

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State resources make a natural impact

Wed, Feb 28, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Feb. 28, 2018) – Do not believe the rumors. Money actually does grow on trees, or at least there is money in trees.

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Fuhlendorf honored with Sustained Lifetime Achievement Award from Society for Range Management

Wed, Feb 28, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Feb. 28, 2018) – Sam Fuhlendorf has been a member of the Society for Range Management for just a tic over half his life, but has been a well-known name is the world of range management for even longer.

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Wheat crop weed management heading into spring

Fri, Feb 23, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Feb. 23, 2018) – As temperatures begin to warm and rain falls, wheat producers managing their crops for yield and grain quality may turn to herbicides to get a handle on grass and broadleaf weeds.

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