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OSU Cooperative Extension honors three from SW District

Fri, Jan 31, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service agricultural educators Marty New of Comanche County, Max Galloway of Stephens County and Aaron Henson of Tillman County have been named the 2014 recipients of the statewide organization’s Outstanding Field Staff and Program Contribution Team Award.

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Enrollment now open for OSU’s 2014 grape management course

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although wheat may pop in your mind when thinking about crops grown in Oklahoma, the grape industry is steadily gaining popularity.

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First Hollow Stem Advisor tool available through Mesonet

Fri, Jan 24, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – March 15 has historically been a date for wheat producers to remember. Waiting much longer than that to pull cattle from wheat fields would result in a drastic decrease in yield.

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Extension set to celebrate centennial in 2014

Fri, Jan 24, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES) kicked off its celebration of 100 years of extending knowledge and changing lives of Oklahomans.

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OSU receives grant to investigate redcedar, biofuels and water

Tue, Jan 21, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma landowners have been hearing for years that removing the eastern redcedar trees from their property is essential for proper land management.

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OSU receives grant to help with post-harvest loss reduction in Ghana

Fri, Jan 17, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – An estimated 9.4 billion people will be sharing what Earth has to offer by 2050, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Fire danger on the rise

Fri, Jan 17, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is fire season in Oklahoma. About this time every year, Oklahomans watch thousands upon thousands of acres of land burn up in wildfires.

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‘Premier canola event for 2014’ set for Enid

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

ENID, Okla. – Agricultural producers interested in learning how to maximize their canola production should register now to attend the Feb. 13 Canola College in Enid.

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Ethylene glycol can be fatal to your pets

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. - While antifreeze and windshield deicing agents are important elements of keeping your vehicle running during the cold winter months, these also are things that can be dangerous or even deadly for your pet because they contain ethylene glycol.

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OSU Extension offers thousands of documents through POD

Tue, Jan 14, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Imagine a world at your fingertips where virtually endless supplies of useful and scientifically proven information could be accessed and put into practice for whatever objectives you may have.

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Red River Crops Conference Jan. 28-29 in Altus

Fri, Jan 10, 2014

ALTUS, Okla. – Texas and Oklahoma producers who raise crops along the Red River border can pick up important tips to promote profitability in their agricultural enterprises by attending the Jan. 28-29 Red River Crops Conference in Altus, Okla.

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Oklahoma 4-H youth share ATV safety knowledge

Wed, Jan 08, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – With the growing popularity of riding ATVs, some Oklahoma 4-H’ers are using their creativity to make sure everyone rides safely.

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