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Fall gardening season has arrived

Mon, Aug 19, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although Oklahoma gardeners are still reaping the rewards of their spring gardens, the time has arrived to start the fall gardening process.

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Get ready for fall-calving now

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Fall-calving season is just around the corner, and that means cow-calf producers should be taking care of the cattle operation version of a “honey-do list.”

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A stronger feeder cattle market looming this fall

Tue, Aug 13, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – After being on the defensive for much of the first half of 2013, feeder cattle markets are poised to hold stronger in the second half of the year.

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Extracurricular activities help kids make the grade, learn life lessons

Mon, Aug 12, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – For parents wondering if it is truly worth the time, effort and money to run the kids from soccer practice to choir rehearsal to Quiz Bowl competitions or some other activity, the answer is yes.

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OAEAA recognitions of excellence announced

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

WOODWARD, Okla. – The Oklahoma Association of Extension Agriculture Agents honored its own recently, for excellence of service and commitment to the land-grant mission of helping to improve the quality of life for Oklahomans.

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Oklahoma State launches new meat goat website

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

ADA, Okla. – The latest research-based information about meat goat production has gone digital, thanks to a new website provided through Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

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Food plots to increase harvest

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Now is the time for deer enthusiasts in the state to gear up for hunting season.

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Keep it moving for good health in the golden years

Tue, Aug 06, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Just about everybody dreams of the day they can trade the daily grind for the sweet freedom of retirement. However, recent studies suggest we have a better chance of aging well if we stay active and engaged even after we breeze into our golden years.

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Fall grazing prospects for Oklahoma cattle shaping up

Mon, Aug 05, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Much of Oklahoma experienced significant rainfall as July gave way to August, providing a number of cattle producers with what appears to be the best opportunity for fall and winter grazing in more than three years.

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Nania Award winners showcase benefits of pervious concrete

Mon, Aug 05, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Jason Vogel is a member of a City of Tulsa project team whose environmental protection and sustainability efforts earned them the 2013 Nania Corporate Campaign Award this summer.

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OSU Deer Field Day slated Aug. 15 in Stillwater

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – More deer equals more meat. For those Oklahomans who enjoy a plethora of venison in the freezer, proper management is key.

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OSU researchers receive $2.2 million Department of Defense grant

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – There are several ways to remove invasive species from native areas. The trick is finding the best way to get native species to thrive in those areas once taken over by the invasive species.

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