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One family’s farm story

Fri, Feb 03, 2017

As hard as it might be to imagine, 75-year-old Ruelle Kinslow’s current Kingfisher County address is the only one he’s ever known.

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Cardwell named head of national research lab at OSU

Fri, Feb 03, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Kitty Cardwell was appointed as the new director of the National Institute for Microbial Forensics and Food and Agricultural Biosecurity at Oklahoma State University.

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Feeding cattle candy helps save producers cash

Fri, Feb 03, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Some cattle eat grass, some eat corn and others have more of a sweet tooth they satisfy by chowing down on candy and pastries.

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Faculty spotlight: Mellissa Crosswhite

Fri, Feb 03, 2017

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Oklahoma Proven plants make landscape planning a breeze

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although there are still several more weeks of winter, it is never too early to start planning your spring and summer landscape. With so many choices of plants, shrubs and trees on the market, how nice would it be for gardeners to have a cheat sheet?

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OHCE members take losing seriously

Wed, Feb 01, 2017

There are a number of women in Cleveland County who are a bunch of losers – and they are perfectly happy with that.

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Avoid putting net wrap on the menu for cattle

Mon, Jan 30, 2017

PURCELL, Okla. – Livestock producers who take the time to remove net wrap from round bales or at least pick it up after the hay has been eaten potentially may save themselves management problems later.

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Payne County’s Nathan Anderson honored as 2017 OSU Cooperative Extension Distinguished Educator recipient

Fri, Jan 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service has honored Nathan Anderson, Payne County Extension director and agricultural educator, with one of its most prestigious official recognitions, the Extension Distinguished Educator Award.

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OSU Cooperative Extension honors Greg Highfill of Woods County as a 2017 Distinguished Educator recipient

Fri, Jan 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Woods County Extension Director and Agricultural Educator Greg Highfill, a 32-year member of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, has been presented one of the statewide organization’s most prestigious official recognitions, the Extension Distinguished Educator Award.

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OSU’s Pecan Management Course offers something for new and veteran growers

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – They are tasty in a pie, make a savory addition to a crusted chicken and make a great treat as part of a candy turtle. However, for those more interested in the growing aspect of the pecan as opposed to the baking opportunities, make plans to attend the 2017 Oklahoma Pecan Management Course offered by Oklahoma State University.

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Oklahoma Irrigation Conference set for March 1 in Altus

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

ALTUS, Okla. – Southern Plains agricultural producers looking to get the most out of their water-use investment should register now to attend the March 1 Oklahoma Irrigation Conference in Altus.

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Grape Management Course to begin March 2

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – As you travel across Oklahoma, it is not uncommon to see wheat and cotton fields. However, over the years, folks passing through the state are likely seeing more vineyards.

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