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Tips for summer grilling safety

Fri, Jun 27, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it comes to summer fun, one thing many families enjoy is cooking on the grill. Whether it is charcoal or gas, there is something that definitely says summer when grilling.

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OSU to host Wildlife Food Plot Day July 12 in Slaughterville

Wed, Jun 25, 2014

SLAUGHTERVILLE, Okla. – Landowners wanting to get a firsthand look at how they can enhance wildlife habitat on their properties should RSVP now to attend Oklahoma State University’s Wildlife Food Plot Day July 12 in Slaughterville.

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Quail may be making a comeback in Oklahoma

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – There has been plenty of whistling about the possibility of a much-needed boost to the bobwhite population in Oklahoma.

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Advanced viticulture and enology training workshop slated July 11

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – For more than a dozen years, Oklahoma State University has offered a Grape Management Course to those individuals who have an established vineyard, or to those who are just getting into the industry.

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Keep up with cattails

Wed, Jun 11, 2014

Everyone likes finding big catfish in their ponds, but cattails, not so much.

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Cow-calf producers should closely monitor animal mineral consumption

Mon, Jun 09, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – A consistent and appropriate intake of medicated minerals is critical to a successful anaplasmosis prevention program, but cow-calf producers need to closely monitor that label-recommended amounts are being consumed by the cattle.

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Go to the right source for severe weather info

Mon, Jun 09, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is one thing to have an emergency plan and stand ready to execute it in case strong storms develop. But, how do you get in the know when severe weather threatens?

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ID your safe place before severe weather hits

Mon, Jun 09, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – When an ugly storm is bearing down and tornado sirens are wailing, it is the wrong time to begin wondering where you could or should take cover.

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Producers should check grasshopper populations now

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Parts of Oklahoma that have suffered from a lack of rainfall are likely to experience grasshopper infestations the likes of a Biblical plague this summer.

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Registration open for Oklahoma Invasive Plant Council Field Day

Wed, Jun 04, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Native plant species are making a comeback in Stillwater this summer.

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Ready, set, sew: Entries sought for Extension’s centennial quilt block challenge

Wed, Jun 04, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Are you creative and itching to show your Oklahoma pride using a needle, thread and sewing machine? Then the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service’s Quilt Block Challenge is for you.

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OSU to host national beef reproduction conference

Tue, Jun 03, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cow-calf producers and large-animal veterinarians should plan now to attend the 2014 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Conference hosted by Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Oct. 8-9.

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