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Red River Crops Conference Jan. 17-18 in Altus

Tue, Dec 12, 2017

ALTUS, Oklahoma – Agricultural producers and others interested in learning the latest information about best crop production practices for southwestern Oklahoma and the Texas Rolling Plains should register now to attend the Jan. 17-18 Red River Crops Conference in Altus.

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Loading up on lighter fare for the holidays

Mon, Dec 11, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Sharing rich, delicious traditional and favorite dishes with family and friends is often part of what makes the holidays so special. No worries for anyone watching the waistline, though. There are plenty of tips and tricks for health-conscious folks on the hook for hosting the family meal or contributing to the feast.

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Making healthy choices at holiday gatherings

Mon, Dec 11, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Anyone trying to follow a healthy lifestyle knows it is tough enough to stay on track on a regular day or week. It only becomes harder during the gauntlet of holiday gatherings.

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Picking holiday presents for the children

Mon, Dec 11, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – As shoppers get into the holiday spirit, keeping a few gift-giving guidelines top of mind while picking presents for young ones can help ensure the season is safe as well as merry and bright.

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Cattle carcass weights affecting beef supply and demand factors

Mon, Dec 11, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Bigger is not always better, as the old saying goes, and the U.S. cattle industry is taking stock of the role today’s larger animal carcasses can affect beef supply and demand factors.

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OSU’s Gary Sherrer: A life well lived in service to others

Fri, Dec 08, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – A lifelong commitment to public service has been the hallmark of Oklahoma State University’s retiring Gary Sherrer, whose actions and widespread influence has benefitted Oklahomans statewide for decades.

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Cleveland County 4-H’ers help furry friends of Meals on Wheels recipients

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Meals on Wheels recipients in Cleveland County are getting a little more than a well-balanced meal, thanks to some compassionate members of the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development Program.

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Serving up cookbooks as holiday gifts

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Wondering what to get the foodie on your holiday list? Or perhaps you are stumped on what to give the hard-to-shop-for friend or family member who has everything. Well, everyone has to eat, right? Cookbooks can make great gifts, especially when they closely match the receiver’s interests and abilities.

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OSU’s Doye named Southern Region Excellence in Extension award winner by APLU

Mon, Dec 04, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – For more than three decades, Damona Doye’s fingerprints have been left all over projects and programs within the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.

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Decline in contract price for wheat underscores need to grow and market quality product

Fri, Dec 01, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – The contract price of wheat pumped the breaks this week, caused not so much from any type of seasonal reaction but rather an overall trend in the grain markets.

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2017 NRHA Champions

Fri, Dec 01, 2017

The OSU Horse Judging Team ended the year earning top honors at the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Collegiate Judging Contest.

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Haste Ye Back

Fri, Dec 01, 2017

Jack Drummond is a senior majoring in animal science with a production option at Oklahoma State University. When he made the move to Stillwater to begin college, he already knew he wanted to follow in his family’s footsteps by taking a study abroad trip. Jack visited 13 different countries, including Iceland, Ireland, Wales, England, Scotland, and Austria.

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