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OSU’s Kim Anderson honored for lifetime achievement

Fri, Feb 14, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Kim Anderson, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension emeritus grain marketing specialist, was honored with the Southern Agricultural Economics Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award on Feb. 3.

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Some newborn calves need help breathing

Fri, Feb 14, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Despite a cow-calf producer’s best efforts relative to providing desired herd genetics and ease of birthing through bull selection and heifer development, some cows or heifers still need assistance at calving time.

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Wisely spend your tax refund

Wed, Feb 12, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you are lucky enough to have a tax refund coming your way, ignore for a moment the visions dancing in your head of all the ways you plan to spend the funds. Instead think about putting at least a few of those coins to work for you. No, seriously.

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Workshop scheduled to promote self-sustaining communities

Wed, Feb 12, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Promoting a self-sustaining community with the ability to grow and prepare original foods is part of the Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service’s mission.

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Citizen-science project from your own backyard

Tue, Feb 11, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Everyone has heard the old adage that fingers alone are weak, but when they make a fist, they become a solid, strong unit. Such is the case, too, when applied to research conducted through the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC).

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Oklahoma Gardening kicks off new season Feb. 15

Tue, Feb 11, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma gardeners who are ready to get back in the gardening groove can get started soon as new episodes of OETA’s popular television program Oklahoma Gardening resume airing.

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Maples and Moffat honored for dedication, contributions to Extension

Tue, Feb 11, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – With more than half a century of dedication and contributions between them, a pair of Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES) educators were recognized recently for their combined 53 years of service to OCES.

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Cold weather provides bird watching opportunities

Mon, Feb 10, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Birds of a feather flock together. And, when it is cold out, some species in Oklahoma will bunch together, providing some unique bird watching opportunities.

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Register now to attend March 11-12 No-Till Oklahoma Conference

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

NORMAN, Okla. – Agricultural producers interested in exploring how no-till practices may benefit their operations should register now to attend the seventh annual No-Till Oklahoma Conference set for March 11-12 in Norman.

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Organic conference slated Feb. 28 and March 1

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Sustainable and organic production continues to be an important topic in Oklahoma. Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension and OSU-OKC are partnering with several other organizations to help provide research-based information to both new and advanced growers.

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Oklahoma State University excels in forestry education

Mon, Feb 03, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Since 1988 The Society of American Foresters has presented the Carl Alwin Schenck Teaching Award to individuals to recognize outstanding performance in the field of forestry education.

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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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