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Stay cool – and safe – in the pool

Fri, Aug 05, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Few activities are more refreshing on a hot day than taking a dip in the swimming pool. As the summer heat peaks and begins to wind down, whether the family is splashing around in the backyard or enjoying the amenities at the local community center, safety should always be a top priority.

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Be safe while enjoying lakes and rivers in Oklahoma

Fri, Aug 05, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Lots of Oklahomans will be heading to the lake to relax even as summer heats up before beginning the slow, annual slide into fall. Following some important safety measures while on the water will help ensure a fun, accident-free experience for everyone.

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Using single-load laundry packets safely

Fri, Aug 05, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Doing laundry probably tops the list of the most frequent, yet necessary household tasks, so anything to make the chore a little easier is certainly welcome.

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Understanding effects ‘beyond the ranch’ focus of Aug. 11 NW Oklahoma Beef Conference.

Thu, Aug 04, 2016

ENID, Okla. – The Northwest Oklahoma Beef Conference on Aug. 11 will showcase how further processing, innovation, policy and marketing play significant roles in determining the ultimate value of beef and its effects on producers and the industry as a whole.

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Former DASNR Dean and Director Sam E. Curl passes

Thu, Aug 04, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Sam E. Curl, dean and director of Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources from 1997 to 2004, passed away Aug. 2 in Granbury, Texas.

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Charles and Linda Shackelford key partners in helping OSU grow gardening enthusiasm, industry support

Tue, Aug 02, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Charles and Linda Shackelford never really saw themselves as champions of horticulture, but their success in growing TLC – one of the Southern Plains’ top florist, greenhouse and nursery businesses – made spreading their own brand of “tender loving care” to gardening enthusiasts and the industry a natural progression.

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Snakes are more scared of you than you are of them

Mon, Aug 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Spending time outdoors, tending to a garden, working on a brush pile or even weed eating the yard will increase the chances of encountering one of Oklahoma’s slithery occupants.

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Snake bites to people, pets and livestock

Fri, Jul 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Snakebites do not typically occur because the reptile is attacking or being overly aggressive. Rather, most are the result of the timid creature being startled and going into self-defense mode.

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Pecan Crop Load Thinning Field Day slated Aug. 9

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The pecan industry is a booming business in Oklahoma with an average of about 18 million pounds being harvested every year.

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How to ID a venomous snake

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Most snakes are harmless to humans. They pose no real threat, lack venom and are oftentimes very docile.

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Only seven species of snake found in Oklahoma are venomous

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The vast majority of the more than 40 species of snake found in Oklahoma are nonvenomous, but that does not mean they do not strike fear in many people.

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The latest buzz on Zika and Oklahoma

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Amid ongoing global concern around Zika and an anticipated spike in international travel with the Olympics set to kickoff in Brazil Aug. 5, Oklahoma State University experts are continuing to monitor mosquito populations across the state.

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