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How fast can America’s beef cow herd be rebuilt?

Fri, Sep 06, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Though 2013 is likely another year of beef cow herd liquidation, the improvement in conditions in the second half of the year may provide a period of stabilization that often occurs in the first year of herd expansion.

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Tailgate parties require safe food handling

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – As students all across the country buckle down with term papers and homework assignments, there is another tradition students, faculty, alumni and sports fans all look forward to.

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Remember your dams

Tue, Sep 03, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Most of Oklahoma has been wet this summer, proven by all the water in our ponds.

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Killing with lead ammunition

Fri, Aug 30, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Americans have known for a long time about the harmful effects of lead.

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GardenFest slated Sept. 21 at The Botanic Garden at OSU

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – For a dozen years now, GardenFest at The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University has offered gardening enthusiasts a place to come to learn more and share gardening experiences. This year is no exception.

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Twilight Garden Series kicks off Sept. 5

Wed, Aug 28, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma gardeners who are looking for a fun way to gain insightful gardening tips should make plans to attend the Twilight Garden Series at The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University.

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School breakfasts get a nutritious boost

Fri, Aug 23, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – A healthy breakfast goes a long way to starting the day on a positive note. Now, school kids in Oklahoma and across the nation are in an even better position to do their best in the classroom thanks to upgraded federal breakfast standards.

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Cleaning up the dirt

Fri, Aug 23, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – The self-proclaimed “dirt worshiper” and Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Natural Resources Ecology and Management (NREM) at Oklahoma State University, Adam Cobb, recently made life a little easier on himself.

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USDA’s Avalos to visit Stillwater, tour Payne County

Tue, Aug 20, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Federal official Edward Avalos of the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be in Payne County Aug. 28-29, getting a firsthand look at area agricultural operations and related business, community, family and youth enterprises and programs.

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Teach children about handling emergency situations at home

Mon, Aug 19, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although Oklahoma still feels like summer, children all across the state will soon be returning to school. Many of these children may spend several hours at home alone after school each day before their parents get off work.

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Fall gardening season has arrived

Mon, Aug 19, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although Oklahoma gardeners are still reaping the rewards of their spring gardens, the time has arrived to start the fall gardening process.

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Get ready for fall-calving now

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Fall-calving season is just around the corner, and that means cow-calf producers should be taking care of the cattle operation version of a “honey-do list.”

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