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Oklahoma State University names Thomas Coon to lead Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

Wed, Apr 23, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Dr. Thomas Coon has been named the Vice President, Dean and Director of the Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (DASNR). Coon was selected after a lengthy national search, and will assume responsibility in July.

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Public invited to May 2 Tipton Valley Research Center dedication and field tour

Wed, Apr 16, 2014

TIPTON, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is issuing an open invitation to agricultural producers and the public to take part in a May 2 field tour and dedication ceremony at the Tipton Valley Research Center.

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Family Day in the Garden is a great way to spend time together

Fri, Apr 11, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you and your family enjoy spending time outdoors and do not mind getting a little dirt under your fingernails, then make plans to attend Family Day in the Garden slated Saturday, April 19 at The Botanic Garden (TBG) at Oklahoma State University, located west of Stillwater. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon.

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White-tailed Deer Management Workshop scheduled May 1

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

It may not be deer season in Oklahoma, but hunting enthusiasts never stop thinking about their four-legged freezer fillers.

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Farm transition workshop slated May 2 in Stillwater

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – A one-day workshop for family farmers and ranchers interested in learning about the components of a successful farm transition is set to take place May 2 in Stillwater.

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Weather threatening continued U.S. beef herd expansion

Wed, Apr 09, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it comes to America’s beef herd expansion, success may come down to a Final Four of Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.

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Meat Animal Evaluation Team wins National Championship

Tue, Apr 08, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Every competitor dreams of winning a championship and being the best at their craft. All 15 members of the Oklahoma State University Meat Animal Evaluation Team are living that dream.

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Environmental law enforcement training slated in Pryor

Tue, Apr 08, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you take a drive down the back roads of Oklahoma, it is likely you will find an illegal dump site. While they are unsightly, illegal and can cause damage to the environment, they also are unattractive to those who already live in or might choose to move into a community.

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Oklahoma canola field tours scheduled for April

Mon, Apr 07, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service is partnering with the Oklahoma Oilseed Commission to provide a series of canola field tours across the state in April.

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Conserving water in the landscape

Fri, Apr 04, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Now that spring is in the air, gardeners all across the state are preparing soil, starting seeds or shopping for plants in preparation for a great gardening season.

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Kids need fiber, too

Fri, Apr 04, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Most parents try hard to feed their children healthy meals. But, one crucial nutrient often left off the menu is fiber.

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OSU’s Wade Brorsen to receive his profession’s most prestigious honor

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Wade Brorsen of Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources has been named a 2014 Fellow by the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.

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