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Oklahoma Agritourism Field Day set for July 17

Wed, Jun 13, 2018

Anyone looking to start or expand an agritourism business or interested in diversifying a farming or ranching operation should plan to attend the first-ever Oklahoma Agritourism Field Day.

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Late alumna impacts OSU Botanic Garden with legacy gift

Wed, Jun 13, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (June 13, 2018) – Some call The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University the best-kept secret in Stillwater. Those who run the garden are hopeful a significant gift by a longtime volunteer and subsequent enhancements to the

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Be sure to optimize a horse’s water intake this summer

Tue, Jun 12, 2018

Monitoring a horse's water intake is a vital management tool all equine owners need to practice, according to OSU Cooperative Extension recommendations.

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Guarding against tick bites

Mon, Jun 11, 2018

Oklahoma families are not the only ones excited about the warmer summertime temperatures. Ticks are, too.

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When ticks bite

Mon, Jun 11, 2018

With ticks most active in the summertime, families need to know what to do if someone is bitten by the pest.

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Helping kids avoid head lice at summer camp

Mon, Jun 11, 2018

With many Oklahoma youth planning to spend parts of their summer breaks enjoying camps, clinics and conferences, families need to know how to protect against head lice.

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OSU, public libraries working together to bridge ‘digital divide’ in rural Oklahoma

Wed, Jun 6, 2018

OSU Cooperative Extension's mobile hotspots program is entering its second year, with four new Oklahoma public libraries coming on board as cooperating partners.

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Starting early in the day a key to properly handling cattle in hot weather

Mon, Jun 4, 2018

Clock management isn't just for sports. It is important for cattle producers working their herds to get up early and get to work before the daytime temperatures reach elevated levels.

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United States back to where it was after a decade of beef cow herd dynamics

Fri, Jun 1, 2018

Beef cow herd dynamics aside, U.S. beef cow herd states - including Oklahoma - are pretty much where they were a decade previous.

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New Extension cotton specialist steps into growing role

Thu, May 31, 2018

Seth Byrd is ready to help Oklahoma cotton producers thrive after officially joining OSU as the Oklahoma State Cooperative Extension cotton specialist on April 30.

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