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OSU piloting program aimed at strengthening rural economies

Jun 27, 2018

Oklahoma State University is piloting Create Bridges, a program designed to strengthen those industries in rural Oklahoma.

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FAPC recognizes food industry leaders through Food Safety Professional program

Jun 27, 2018

Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center created a Food Safety Professional program to recognize industry leaders specializing in food safety.

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Cotton producers managing 2,4-D and other auxin herbicide concerns

Jun 25, 2018

Oklahoma producers are once again dealing with crop and plant injury, drift and volatility issues related to auxin herbicides such as 2,4-D and dicamba.

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OSU Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources to recognize Champions and Distinguished Alumni

Jun 25, 2018

Recognized as 2018 CASNR Distinguished Alumni are Charlotte Kirk Baer, Frederick Drummond and Gregory Schultz. The 2018 DASNR Champions are Brad Parker, Gene Rainbolt and JD Waggoner.

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Remember food safety when firing up the grill this summer

Jun 20, 2018

Warmer weather is here, and many Oklahomans are firing up their grills. Summer is typically a time of creating fun-filled memories and delicious meals; however, if the meal is not prepared properly, it could be a source of foodborne disease.

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OSU Yorkshire gilt named champion at 2018 World Pork Expo

Jun 19, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (June 19, 2018) - The OSU Swine Research and Teaching Center exhibited the Champion Yorkshire gilt at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, IA, on June 8th, 2018. The champion gilt sold the next day at the Pork Expo Yorkshire sale.

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OSU faculty member awarded volunteer service award

Jun 19, 2018

An Oklahoma State University faculty member was awarded the President's Volunteer Award, a national honor presented by Winrock International in recognition of volunteer services. Patricia Rayas-Duarte, a cereal chemist for OSU's Robert M. Kerr Food &

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Westway OHCE community service project honors veterans

Jun 18, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (June 8, 2018) – When members of the Westway Oklahoma Home and Community Education, Inc. group use the words jelly rolls, honey buns and layer cakes, newcomers to the group may think they're in for some tasty treats.

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Oklahoma Agritourism Field Day set for July 17

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

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

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

Jun 11, 2018

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

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