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Keep watch on obese horses eating green forage

Tue, May 18, 2021

Obesity in horses is never a desired condition, but especially so for animals that have developed equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), a condition similar to Type II Diabetes in people.

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Oklahoma 4-H addressing youth mental health

Fri, May 14, 2021

The Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program is addressing mental health needs in youth.

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Oklahoma farmers need to assess the nitrogen needs of their crops

Thu, May 13, 2021

Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to recommend for either pre-emergence or in-season applications.

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2021 drought outlook calls for smart irrigation strategy

Thu, May 13, 2021

OSU Extension water resource specialists discuss how producers should prepare for the upcoming irrigation season as the threat of drought lingers.

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Extent of wheat damage variable after recent storms

Wed, May 12, 2021

Evaluating damage is literally a field-by-field process. Overall, the Oklahoma wheat crop still looks quite good.

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Reusable totes can carry health risks with groceries

Tue, May 11, 2021

Reusable grocery totes can be a source of foodborne illnesses.

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OSU celebrates classes of 2021 and 2020 with historic commencement

Sat, May 08, 2021

The 142nd Oklahoma State University commencement returned to Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturday for the first time since May 2006, when U.S. President George W. Bush was the commencement speaker.

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Wildlife biologists gain valuable information from smartphone app

Fri, May 07, 2021

Wildlife biologists learn more about Oklahoma's gamebird brooding habits thanks to smartphone application.

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Festival to highlight benefits of composting

Thu, May 06, 2021

Festival at Will Rogers Gardens in Oklahoma City on May 22 will highlight the benefits of composting.

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OSU agricultural master’s student Carey to graduate despite severe dyslexia and dysgraphia

Thu, May 06, 2021

Oklahoma State University's Camille Carey will graduate with master's degree in entomology and plant pathology despite severe dyslexia and dysgraphia.

DysgraphiaDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyFerguson College of AgricultureU.S. Department of AgricultureDyslexiaAccessibility

Time to deworm sheep and goats once again

Thu, May 06, 2021

Internal parasites in sheep and goats can be especially serious threats to animal health and production, and the barber pole worm is the worst of the lot.

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Oklahoma strawberry growers optimistic for 2021 harvest

Wed, May 05, 2021

Food festivals, farmers markets and other events that showcase Oklahoma produce are returning to the calendar, including the Adair County Strawberry Festival.

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