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Tool maintenance now saves time in the spring

Tue, Dec 09, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Now that Oklahoma is experiencing some winter weather, gardening activities have been slowing down just a bit.

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OSU Meat Judging Team wins another National Championship

Mon, Dec 08, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma State University Meat Judging Team stands atop the meat-judging world after recently winning its 17th National Championship in the 88-year history of the competition.

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New geology curriculum available through 4-H program

Mon, Dec 08, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – There can be some advantages to playing with rocks, especially if you are an Oklahoma 4-H’er.

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Remember to water your Christmas tree before it’s too late

Thu, Dec 04, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Everyone is busy, especially during the holidays. If you are not Christmas shopping, you are making family travel plans. If you are not at work, you are at your kid’s school function. You are making dinner, driving to basketball practice, feeding the pets, wrapping presents and cleaning the house.

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Poinsettias add a splash of color to the holiday season

Thu, Dec 04, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Now that the leftover turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie have been eaten, many people are decorating for the holiday season. Just about everywhere you look there are signs of Christmas. Neighborhood homes are bathed in festive lights and Christmas tunes are being piped through the sound systems of department stores.

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34th Annual Horticulture Industries Show slated Jan. 16-17

Tue, Dec 02, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University, together with the University of Arkansas, will sponsor the 34th Annual Oklahoma and Arkansas Horticulture Industries Show. Both gardening professionals and enthusiasts should mark their calendars for this information-packed two-day event slated Jan. 16-17, 2015, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The event will take place at the Holiday Inn City Center, 700 Rogers Ave. The theme of the meeting is “Technology Solutions for Growers and Marketers.”

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The Botanic Garden at OSU is seeking garden enthusiasts

Tue, Dec 02, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you are a gardening enthusiast who is looking to learn more about gardening or willing to share your gardening knowledge while serving your community, then look no further. The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University is just the place for you.

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Anella named new director of The Botanic Garden at OSU

Mon, Nov 24, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – A professor at Oklahoma State University will be using what he has been teaching in the classroom in his new role at OSU.

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Ramsey honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

Mon, Nov 24, 2014

Jon Ramsey, Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership assistant professor and director of student teaching, was recently recognized with the American Association for Agricultural Education Western Region Distinguished Teaching Award at the AAAE Western Region Annual Conference and Research Meeting.

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Check stations are not optional

Mon, Nov 24, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Without all the proper information, it would be nearly impossible for anyone to make a correct and useful decision. This is true for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation when setting harvest limits and seasons for proper wildlife management.

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OSU offers in-depth view of agriculture through ‘Farm to Fork’ Massive Open Online Course

Mon, Nov 24, 2014

Bailey Norwood, associate professor in the department of agricultural economics for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University, will be using the latest teaching methods to take learning to a new level with a Massive Open Online Course titled Farm to Fork: A Panoramic View of Agriculture.

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Holiday toy safety

Fri, Nov 21, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Sharp edges and points, cords and strings, small parts and flying objects. None of these is most likely top of mind when you are scouring stores and the Internet trying to fulfill your kids’ holiday wish lists.

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