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First Oklahoma Irrigation Conference scheduled Aug. 19

Fri, Aug 01, 2014

There is no better learning opportunity than experience and brainstorming ideas from those with similar experiences.

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Duckweed can choke out a pond, and the fish that live in it

Thu, Jul 31, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Fish need a steady supply of oxygen in the water to survive. Without it, pond owners may find their pond surfaces littered with dead fish.

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Fall armyworms making an early appearance in some Oklahoma pastures

Wed, Jul 30, 2014

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is recommending state producers scout their sorghum and grass pastures now for the presence of fall armyworms.

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Cattle herd rebuilding will be a slow process

Wed, Jul 30, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Consumers looking at the price of beef in grocery store meat markets may be wishing more cattle were in the food production system to lower the hit on their wallets, but that is not likely to happen anytime soon.

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Plenty of bright ideas flying through the night skies

Wed, Jul 30, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you are trying to think of an idea for a great way to spend some quality time with your kids, maybe just poke your head outside after sunset and see if any light bulbs click on for you.

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Stars are shining bright at OSU during State 4-H Roundup

Thu, Jul 24, 2014

Oklahoma 4-H’ers are shining like stars at the 93rd State 4-H Roundup taking place now on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater.

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Fuhlendorf selected for Groendyke Chair for Wildlife Conservation

Thu, Jul 24, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – No name is more synonymous with wildlife conservation in Oklahoma than John Groendyke.

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OSU flying high by naming Bollenbach Chair holders in Wildlife Biology

Mon, Jul 21, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) has a strong reputation in wildlife biology, and with a recent announcement, their presence will only gather strength.

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Damaging pests viewed in Oklahoma sorghum fields

Fri, Jul 18, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Sorghum growers in Oklahoma should be on the lookout for two types of sugarcane aphids in their fields.

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Club members will shine at 93rd State 4-H Roundup

Fri, Jul 18, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – For 93 years, State 4-H Roundup has provided club members with an opportunity to learn, make new friends and enhance their life skills. This year will be no different.

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Two-day Farm Transition Workshop to take place in Stillwater

Fri, Jul 18, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. - An intensive two-day workshop will take place on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater Aug. 15-16. The workshop is geared toward family farmers and ranchers interested in learning how to develop and implement a successful farm transition.

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Allen named new state 4-H program leader

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Kevin Allen said he will seek to strengthen Oklahoma 4-H in his new role as the assistant director, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, and state 4-H program leader at Oklahoma State University. He began his official duties July 1.

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