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Moderation is the key when it comes to Halloween treats

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Most of the children across the state who plan to celebrate Halloween already have determined what super hero, Disney princess or television character they plan to dress up as for the fun-filled night. They have planned what neighborhoods in which to trick-or-treat so they can fill their candy containers to the brim with sugary, sticky and sweet treats.

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Caution not fear key to managing beef herd expansion

Tue, Oct 11, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The U.S. beef industry’s transition to greater beef supplies in 2016 has been a challenge for many, perhaps in part because younger producers and traders have never before participated in herd expansion, which last occurred in the early 1990s.

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Teal Pumpkin Project provides alternative for trick-or-treaters

Mon, Oct 10, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – “Trick or treat, smell my feet. Give me something good to eat.” While this chant is familiar to many youngsters who go trick-or-treating, food allergies may leave some children feeling left out of the fun.

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OSU’s 2016 Sarkeys Award recipient Liuling Yan strengthening dual-purpose wheat production systems

Fri, Oct 07, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Liuling Yan has been named the 2016 recipient of the Sarkeys Distinguished Professor Award by the OSU Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

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OSU’s Michael Buser named 2016 Whatley Award recipient

Fri, Oct 07, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Michael Buser has been named the 2016 recipient of the James A. Whatley Award for Meritorious Service in Agricultural Sciences.

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Plant now for spring-flowering bulbs

Fri, Oct 07, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – With the recent arrival of the fall season, it may seem a bit premature to already be thinking about spring. Gardeners, however, need to plant their spring-flowering bulbs now in order for them to be ready to bloom next spring.

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Alexis Gullic represents OSU at the capitol for 2017 Research Day

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

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Earthworms are not always good for the soil

Tue, Oct 04, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – They are everywhere. People use them as fishing bait. Others toss them in their gardens to help aerate the soil. They also can be used in compost piles.

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Mineral feeding protocols key for beef cows on lush forage

Mon, Oct 03, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cattle producers looking to use forage as cheap winter feed for their beef cows need to practice sound mineral feeding protocols to reduce the risk of grass tetany next spring.

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History may not be repeating itself with heavier cattle carcass weights

Mon, Oct 03, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Ample supplies of feeder cattle and favorable feeder prices should encourage feedlots to maintain a high turnover rate and avoid the wreck that resulted from extremely heavy carcass weights last year.

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Global Horticulture Conference slated at OSU

Fri, Sep 30, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you have ever wanted to learn about global horticulture, but do not have a passport, or simply do not have the time to hop on a plane and fly half way around the world, make plans to attend the upcoming Global Horticulture Conference on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

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Boomerang offspring can affect parents’ retirement

Fri, Sep 30, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many years, parents have juggled sporting events, music practice, curfew violations and high insurance premiums on teenaged drivers. Now with the kids out of the house, it is the perfect time to invest more into retirement accounts and accumulate savings.

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