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Stubbs named 4-H Lifetime Volunteer of the Year

Jun 30, 2021

Lily Stubbs, 4-H volunteer in Cleveland County, has been named the 2021 4-H Lifetime Volunteer of the Year.

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Sun grant supports biofuel research of sweetgum trees

Jun 30, 2021

Oklahoma State University ag researchers have received Sun Grant funding to study hybrid sweetgum trees as a potential feedstock for biobased industries.

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Long-term fertility trial reaches its 50th harvest

Jun 29, 2021

The 502 crop, one of the youngest of OSU Ag Research fertility trials, had its 50th harvest this month.

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Good news for wheat harvest

Jun 29, 2021

Wheat harvest in Oklahoma appears to be going well as it heads into its final stages, despite a late start in parts of the state because of weather and excessive soil moisture, said Oklahoma State University experts.

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Fireworks fun requires caution

Jun 28, 2021

More than a year of COVID-19 precautions and vaccinations has Oklahomans looking to Independence Day as a fireworks-punctuated opportunity to reconnect with friends and neighbors. That enthusiasm could leave the community open to other risks:

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Farm succession planning difficult but necessary

Jun 24, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a lot of difficult conversations about what happens to the family farm when its founder leaves suddenly.

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Researchers deploy virtual fencing technology to improve grazing and water quality

Jun 24, 2021

Oklahoma State University researchers have received funding from the Environmental Protection Agency to examine how virtual fencing technology could improve the water quality and ecosystems of cattle grazing lands.

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Retired OSU professor honored with Dr. John Gilbreath Day

Jun 23, 2021

Retired OSU poultry science professor and World War II veteran John Gilbreath was honored with a Dr. John Gilbreath Day proclamation from the City of Stillwater on June 19, 2021.

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Oklahoma 4-H builds sense of community for youth and adult volunteers alike

Jun 18, 2021

Most people are aware of what the presence of an enthusiastic adult can mean to kids. Friendships with other volunteers can mean just as much to adults involved.

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