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Long-term fertility trial reaches its 50th harvest

Tue, 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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Fireworks fun requires caution

Mon, 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: accidental injuries and fires.

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Know how horses respond to hot summertime temperatures

Mon, Jun 28, 2021

Add the values of the temperature and humidity to get the heat index when determining whether to reduce animal activity.

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Researchers deploy virtual fencing technology to improve grazing and water quality

Thu, 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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Farm succession planning difficult but necessary

Thu, 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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Retired OSU professor honored with Dr. John Gilbreath Day

Wed, 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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Deadheading helps keep plants vigorous

Tue, Jun 22, 2021

Deadheading your plants and rose bushes can help keep them vigorous all season long.

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Skunks can cause more than smelly problems for pet owners

Tue, Jun 22, 2021

Rabies vaccines are crucial for pets.

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Tick talk: Time for parasite prevention, OSU experts say

Fri, Jun 18, 2021

Oklahomans are noticing they’re inadvertently bringing home tiny, uninvited hitchhikers this summer, Oklahoma State University experts said. It's tick season.

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OSU/A&M Regents approve personnel actions

Fri, Jun 18, 2021

Numerous Oklahoma State University personnel actions were approved during the OSU/A&M Board of Regents meeting Friday at OSU-OKC.

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

Fri, 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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Oklahoma a national leader in adopting Emergency Broadband Benefit program

Fri, Jun 18, 2021

EBB is a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford broadband internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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