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Food safe kitchen a must for holiday cooking

Fri, Nov 21, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – The ingredients for all of the favorite family recipes have been purchased. The special dishes are washed and ready to go. But before the cooking begins, make sure you have a “food safe” kitchen for the big feast.

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Blake Wilson a Cowboy animal scientist through and through

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cattle and calves account for approximately half of agricultural receipts in Oklahoma, and Okemah native Blake Wilson of the Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is doing his part to maintain and strengthen that valuable economic asset.

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Adding special dietary needs into holiday meals

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many Oklahoma families, a succulent turkey or juicy ham paired with perfectly seasoned dressing is the centerpiece of the traditional holiday meal. But, what do you do when you are hosting guests with special dietary needs?

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CASNR’s Henneberry becoming an internationally known household name

Wed, Nov 19, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Director of Oklahoma State University’s Master of International Agriculture Degree Program, Shida Henneberry, has made a name for herself by advising students, earning grant dollars, leading study abroad courses and committing herself to the students of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

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Keep your plants from freezing this winter

Wed, Nov 19, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. –Oklahoma has already dealt with several days below the freezing mark. So as you pull out that extra coat or throw another log on the fire to keep warm, remember to protect your shallow-rooted plants as well.

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Enjoying a healthy holiday season is possible

Tue, Nov 18, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Worried about successfully picking your way through the holiday rush without growing out of your favorite pair of pants?

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Oklahoma State alumna Minnie Lou Bradley receives highest national honor

Tue, Nov 18, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University alumna Minnie Lou Bradley has been selected to the most prestigious honor an animal agriculturist can receive: Having her portrait hung in the Saddle and Sirloin Gallery in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Single-load laundry packets could be harmful to kids

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – The new single-load detergent packets populating store shelves might make doing laundry quicker and easier, but if young children happen to get ahold of one of the packets, it could make them sick.

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Kitchen myths busted

Tue, Nov 11, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – There are many actions we take in the kitchen in the name of food safety. But are these ideas fact or fiction? It is time to debunk some popular kitchen myths.

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Oklahoma Water Resources Center addresses Illinois River watershed issues

Fri, Nov 07, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Water Resources Center, housed at Oklahoma State University, recently organized a symposium with the Arkansas Water Resources Center to discuss water quality advancements and future research, outreach and education needs in the Illinois River watershed.

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Turkey time

Fri, Nov 07, 2014

With Thanksgiving knocking on our doors and the thoughts of deep-fried turkeys on our minds, Oklahomans are gearing up for the holidays. A simple trip to the local grocery store for a frozen bird would do the trick, but some folks prefer the old fashioned way of looking for the perfect turkey – down the barrel of a shotgun.

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Oklahoma 4-H volunteer leader recognized nationally

Fri, Nov 07, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – A 4-H volunteer leader from Oklahoma does everything she can to help club members follow the 4-H motto “To Make the Best Better.” Her dedication to the 4-H program was recognized recently when she was named the National 4-H Volunteer of the Year.

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