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Select appropriately sized trees for your landscape

Fri, Aug 28, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – For those who live in urban and suburban areas, there may not be a lot of room to grow large shade trees. Home lots in some neighborhoods can be relatively small.

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GardenFest 2015 offers something for everyone

Fri, Aug 28, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Going on now for more than a dozen years, The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University has offered its patrons many opportunities for learning and sharing their gardening experiences.

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DASNR names award winners

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University recently selected Distinguished Alumni and DASNR Champions award winners.

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Former Payne County 4-H’er competes internationally

Tue, Aug 25, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Little did she know that flier she brought home several years ago from 4-H camp would change her life.

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Rose rosette disease workshop slated Sept. 10 at OSU-OKC

Tue, Aug 25, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Gardening enthusiasts and greenhouse professionals who carefully tend their rose gardens know first-hand how devastating rose rosette disease can be.

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OSU releases app to aid wildlife managers with food plot decisions

Tue, Aug 25, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Getting outside for the start of the hunting season is never far from the minds of Oklahoma sportsmen and sportswomen.

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Treated seed a key need for wheat growers

Mon, Aug 24, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma wheat producers should be treating their seed now to guard against a potential trespasser making its way through fields in northwestern and central Kansas: wheat flag smut.

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There is value in sportfishing

Mon, Aug 10, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Crops and vegetation have enjoyed the increased rainfall this year. So have municipalities, wildlife, rivers, lakes, fish and anglers.

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Certified Crop Advisor CEUs available through Aug. 18 irrigation conference

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Individuals looking to earn Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Units in the Soil and Water Management Category should register now to attend the Aug. 18 Oklahoma Irrigation Conference in Ft. Cobb.

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Dividing and replanting iris will enhance flower production

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – While their delicate petals and warm, summery colors make iris plants a favorite among gardeners, their ease of care also is appealing.

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Fresher, tastier choices coming to school cafeterias this fall

Wed, Aug 05, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Students can look forward to experiencing newer, fresher tastes in school cafeterias beginning this fall thanks to an innovative skills development program targeting school nutrition professionals in Oklahoma.

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Food safety is important when it comes to packing school lunches

Wed, Aug 05, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Just a few short weeks ago Oklahoma children were celebrating the end of another school year. Fast forward to now and those same children already are seeing back-to-school items in their local retail stores. In fact, some schools across the state are currently back in session.

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