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OSU’s pecan management course begins March 10

Mon, Feb 09, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Whether you are a seasoned grower, new to the industry or simply wanting information about pecans, the 2015 Fundamentals of Pecan Management course offered by Oklahoma State University will provide participants a wealth of research-based information.

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Funding awarded to OSU faculty for water research

Fri, Feb 06, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Water Resources Center helps resolve water issues in Oklahoma by sponsoring research and disseminating the knowledge gained. While headquartered at Oklahoma State University, the center serves the entire state.

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Contributing to bird research from your living room

Fri, Feb 06, 2015

Participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count is free, easy, fun and very helpful in species research

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First Hollow Stem Advisor benefits cattle-wheat producers

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – March 15 has historically been a date for wheat producers to remember. Waiting much longer than that to pull cattle from wheat fields would result in a drastic decrease in yield.

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Enrollment now open for OSU’s 2015 grape management course

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you have wanted to learn more about grape growing and production, now is your chance.

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‘Premier canola event for 2015’ set for Enid

Wed, Jan 28, 2015

ENID, Okla. – Agricultural producers interested in learning how to maximize their canola production should register now to attend the Feb. 19 Canola College in Enid.

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Big fun with tiny chickens

Wed, Jan 28, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – What they lack in size they more than make up for in personality, friendliness and impressive color combinations. Imported from Malaysia in 2001, Seramas are a new breed of chicken in the United States and are rapidly gaining popularity.

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Hunting for white-tailed deer antlers during warm winter days

Tue, Jan 27, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Do not be alarmed if you see a one-antlered white-tailed deer strolling around the Oklahoma landscape. While hunting season is over, the time to search for shed antlers is just getting started

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Letters to future generations key part of OSU Cooperative Extension time capsules

Tue, Jan 27, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Members of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service gathered on Oklahoma State University’s Stillwater campus recently to send a blast from the past to the organization’s future generations.

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Cost-effective ways to protect your home

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – In 2012, there were more than 2.1 million burglaries reported in the United States. That averages out to one burglary every 15 seconds.

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OSU hosts first of three NRCS national fire schools

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University has a strong reputation in the world of prescribed fire. This has led the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service to select OSU to teach its national fire school since 1996.

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Deer harvest total near average

Fri, Jan 16, 2015

Harvesting white-tailed deer is quite a bit easier when they leave themselves vulnerable by scrounging around for something to eat. The dry, hot summers in years past, plus ample numbers of animals, sent deer harvest totals through the roof

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