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Fighting food insecurity during the holidays

Fri, Nov 12, 2021

Not everyone can enjoy a big Thanksgiving dinner,. 4-H’ers across the state are trying to help with food drives for community food banks and pantries. You can help, too.

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No surprises with 2021 Oklahoma cotton harvest

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Summertime weather conditions that started dry but got a much-needed boost from abundant July rainfall helped southwestern Oklahoma’s cotton crop recover nicely in time for fall harvest.

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Ticks and fleas are a year-round problem for pets

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Despite cooler temperatures, pet owners need to continue flea and tick treatment.

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Ramsey wins USDA Excellence in Teaching Award

Wed, Nov 10, 2021

Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture professor Jon Ramsey was recognized by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities with the 2021 USDA Southern Region Excellence in Teaching Award.

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How to transition potted plants indoors for winter

Wed, Nov 10, 2021

Plants that have spent the summer on the patio should be slowly acclimated to indoor temperatures and lighting.

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Haggard wins USDA Early Career Excellence in Teaching award

Wed, Nov 10, 2021

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities recognized Oklahoma State Ferguson College of Agriculture professor Beatrix Haggard with the 2021 National USDA Early Career Award for Excellence in Teaching.

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Three OSU teams win federal technology commercialization grants

Tue, Nov 09, 2021

Three research teams at Oklahoma State University have won National Science Foundation Partnerships for Innovation Technology Translation grants (NSF PFI-TT) — worth $250,000 each.

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Talking to kids about vaccines involves a lot of listening

Fri, Nov 05, 2021

The FDA has approved a COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. OSU specialists explain how best to talk to children about the vaccine.

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Farm to You exhibit receives national award

Fri, Nov 05, 2021

OSU's Farm to You exhibit received national award.

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OSU Alumni Association names 51 Seniors of Significance

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association has named 51 students as OSU Seniors of Significance for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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How can parents prevent digital damage to teens?

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Social media algorithms can subvert children’s normal social growth patterns and replace them with reinforced negativity about bullying, unrealistic body imagery and depression, Oklahoma State University Extension specialists said. Parents can help counter that damage.

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Small communities seek resources to improve water infrastructure

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

The Oklahoma Water Resources Center at Oklahoma State University aims to address the challenges small communities face in updating their water and wastewater systems.

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