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Oklahoma Proven selections give gardeners an advantage

Tue, May 24, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – There aren’t too many things in life that are a sure bet, but Oklahoma gardeners do have a resource that will help take some of the guesswork out of gardening.

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OSU’s Garey Fox recognized by Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence

Mon, May 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – For several decades the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence has been recognizing and encouraging academic excellence in Oklahoma’s public schools.

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Rancher Leasing Workshops to bring insight to landowners

Tue, May 17, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many ranchers across Oklahoma and surrounding states, a person’s word and a handshake are as good as a written contract. However, this type of business agreement is full of risk for both the landowner and the tenant.

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Finding the right balance of plants in the pond

Thu, May 12, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Nothing kills the euphoric feeling of setting the hook on a monster bass more than reeling in a couple pounds of pond weeds. Pond owners and anglers alike need to understand there is a delicate balance between too many aquatic plants and too few.

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Consider native species when selecting landscape trees

Wed, May 11, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Nurseries and retail shops are selling trees left and right. Oklahomans are eager to add a little something to their landscapes, but they should be careful when making selections.

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OSU aging experts dish out L.I.F.E. lessons

Wed, May 11, 2016

First, the bad news. There is no fountain of youth and you’re probably going to have to do more than eat an apple a day to keep the good old doctor away.

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Weather safety tips while on the road

Wed, May 11, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma is in the midst of tornado season, and if there is one thing everyone knows, safety is of utmost importance. When at home and the sirens sound, seeking shelter is key.

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Keep energy conservation in mind when planning landscape

Mon, May 09, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When homeowners are planning their landscapes, most often they are focused on the overall look of the finished project.

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OSU to open new Lahoma research station facility in honor of Raymond Sidwell on May 13

Fri, May 06, 2016

LAHOMA, Okla. – The life’s work of the late Raymond Sidwell of Goltry is continuing to provide benefits to agricultural producers across the region, thanks to a new facility that bears his name at the Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources’ North Central Research Station.

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Twenty five percent of state’s agriculture production treading water

Thu, May 05, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The evidence of drought is clear above ground. Lakes, rivers and creeks will be low, or completely dry. Wildlife will struggle to survive, and plants, including crops, will not grow.

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Protect yourself and your pet when enjoying outdoor activities

Wed, May 04, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – As the weather continues to get warmer, more and more outdoor enthusiasts will be camping, hiking, backpacking and generally spending more time out in nature.

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Weekly Livestock Reporter’s Phil Stoll honored as OSU animal science graduate of distinction

Wed, May 04, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Speak with Phil Stoll for any length of time and the stories come spilling out, insightful firsthand accounts detailing everything from changes in the animal agriculture industry to what it is like to work with some of the most prominent and respected cattle producers in the nation.

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