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Groendyke keeps on trucking

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Groendyke name rings loudly throughout the state of Oklahoma. Perhaps best known for his role in the trucking industry, John Groendyke also is a leader and visionary in the state for natural resource ecology and management.

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Lopez named 2017 DASNR Champion

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – John Patrick Lopez is the chief operating officer for Lopez Foods in Oklahoma City.

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Schantz family celebrated as DASNR Champions

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although Merlin and Lillian Schantz began farming together in 1985, the Schantz Family Farm began in 1908.

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It takes more than luck to become a worldwide leader

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – A self-professed hayseed country boy, Bill Lingren says it was mostly luck that led him to pursue entomology at Oklahoma State University after attending Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College.

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Large accepts Distinguished Alumni honor

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Richard Large of Cordova, Tennessee, got his hands dirty at a young age, and he liked it.

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Redman honored for career in horticulture

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Paul Redman is a leader in the world of horticulture.

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Farm dogs and horses may qualify for certain tax deductions

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Dogs have long been referred to as “man’s best friend,” but many farm dogs are more than animal companions, they are working members of the agricultural enterprise, and as such may qualify for certain operation-related tax deductions.

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When local foods attack

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. - Who doesn’t enjoy picking up fresh fruits and produce while stroll through a farmers’ market?

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Register now for Nov. 3 Crop Insurance Workshop in Enid

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

ENID, Oklahoma – Think of the 2017 Crop Insurance Workshop scheduled for Nov. 3 in Enid as essentially one-stop shopping for agricultural producers, lenders and educators; crop insurance agents and marketing consultants.

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It is the old song of supply and demand for beef prices

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Strong beef demand has mostly been offsetting increased beef supply in 2017 with beef production projected to increase again in 2018 to 27.4 billion pounds.

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A cow’s bad temperament can result in poor profits

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – October is a traditional weaning and culling time for spring-calving herds, meaning producers need to decide which cows no longer are helpful to the operation and which heifer calves will be kept for future replacements.

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State beef checkoff vote set for Nov. 1

Fri, Sep 29, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma cattle producers will vote on a proposed state beef checkoff next month.

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