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Students Train and Sale Geldings in the OSU Equine Program

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

The OSU equine program has grown significantly over the past year. With a new building, new manager and three new courses, students have more opportunities than ever for hands-on learning with horses. This spring, five students began the breaking and training process with two and three-year-old geldings. Under the guidance of Natalie Baker and Dr. Steven Cooper, these students learned how to start colts under saddle and lay a solid foundation for future owners to build upon.

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Keeping ants out of the house

Wed, May 31, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Ants might be tiny pests but they can be a gigantic nuisance for homeowners, especially in the spring and summer when they are most active.

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A walk a day can help keep the doctor away

Wed, May 31, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The benefits of a simple daily walk are endless.

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Bone health remains important as we age

Wed, May 31, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is not necessarily true that the older we get, the more fragile we become, but aging and loss of bone mass are directly linked.

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Maintain muscle as you age

Wed, May 31, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – A decline in muscle mass is a part of aging, but doing everything possible to slow that decline should be near the top of everyone’s priority list.

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Older adults can help guard their immune system with healthy lifestyle

Wed, May 31, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Most people probably are not overly familiar with the sprawling network of tissues and organs that make up the body’s immune system, much less the very important job that system does.

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From China to Stillwater, Oklahoma

Wed, May 31, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Sichuan Province, China, is home to the giant panda, hot and spicy Szechuan cuisine and nearly 90 million people. One of those people is Chris Zou, an associate professor in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management.

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2017 rules means mineral supplementation for cattle may need VFD as well

Wed, May 31, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cow-calf operators not only need to regularly check their mineral feeders or blocks to be certain they are supplying the minerals cows need, they need to ensure Veterinary Feed Directive management aspects are met as well.

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Budget operating costs if planting sorghum in June

Tue, May 30, 2017

ENID, Okla. – Oklahoma farmers planting sorghum in June need to be aware that sugarcane aphid infestations before the boot stage can decimate their crop, underscoring the need to budget a corrective insecticide application before planting.

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Oklahoma Crops Conference set for four locations in July

Fri, May 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Crop producers across Oklahoma should plan now to attend one of four Oklahoma Crops Conference events taking place in July.

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Oklahoma sorghum growers facing decisions about their crop

Fri, May 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – This spring has presented a number of challenges to agricultural producers throughout Oklahoma, and sorghum growers have been no exception.

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Prescribed burning in the summer months is OK

Thu, May 25, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Green grass will not burn. This is just one example of a common misconception that will be debunked during the upcoming Summer Fire Field Day near Marland, Oklahoma.

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