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Tips for traveling with your pets over the holidays

Wed, Dec 07, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many families, traveling is a big part of the holiday season. It takes some planning ahead to ensure everything goes smoothly.

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Water is essential for Christmas tree success for the season

Tue, Dec 06, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – While Christmas trees in the living room are no longer growing, they still need just as much water as if they were. Keeping the focal point of your Christmas decorations fresh and beautiful is simple, if a few important steps are taken.

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Christmas tree facts spark interest of OSU researchers

Tue, Dec 06, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. –We have all heard the warnings and seen the clips of Christmas trees bursting into flames and ruining someone’s holiday season.

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Annual horticulture show opens Jan. 13 in Arkansas

Mon, Dec 05, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. - Building healthy economies with local and regional food systems will headline the topics presented at the 36th Annual Horticulture Industries Show in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This year’s theme is “Local Foods, Farms, Gardens and Success.”

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Premier canola event set for Enid in January

Mon, Dec 05, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Agricultural producers interested in learning how to maximize their canola production and profitability should register now to attend the Jan. 19 Canola College in Enid.

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Think twice about gifts of clothing for the holidays

Fri, Dec 02, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – As you make out your holiday shopping list, you are sure to find a variety of things on it. Some popular items may include toys, household items or electronics.

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Medication safety during the holiday travel season

Fri, Dec 02, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When you are scrambling to get on the road or rushing to prepare your home to host family and friends for the holidays, managing your medications is an easy detail to overlook.

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Options exist to control Hessian fly problems in wheat

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Occurrences of Hessian fly have been found in southwestern Oklahoma winter wheat this fall, making it important for producers to identify field infestations and strategies that can assist in managing the pest next year.

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Carbon sequestration a positive aspect of beef cattle grazing grasslands

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Beef cattle grazing on grass pastures might not be the first thing people think of when discussing the subject of combatting greenhouse gas emissions, but it is an agricultural practice providing significant dividends to the effort.

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Wood burning stoves offer heating alternative

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – As temperatures continue to drop, wood burning stoves will get more and more action.

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Life lessons in the woods

Wed, Nov 30, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – He plays soccer, basketball and baseball. He’s not a bad golfer and takes pride in being tough to tackle on the football field.

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Laverne 4-H’ers show appreciation for local veterans

Wed, Nov 30, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The sun is barely peeking over the horizon as members of the Laverne Sr. and Jr. 4-H Clubs gather to unfurl about 40 American flags and place them at businesses along the main street of this small town in far northwest Oklahoma as a way to commemorate Veterans Day.

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