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New Facilities Create New Possibilities

Dec 15, 2017

Two new buildings are nearly complete at the OSU Ferguson Family Dairy Center; the freestall barn and the dairy student housing building. The facilities will be ready by Christmas break (2017).

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Oklahoma Irrigation Conference set for March 8 in Weatherford

Dec 15, 2017

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma – Southern Plains agricultural producers looking to get the most out of their water-use investment should register now to attend the March 8 Oklahoma Irrigation Conference in Weatherford.

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January report to verify suspicions about U.S. beef cow herd inventory

Dec 15, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – The annual U.S. cattle inventory numbers in the January report are eagerly anticipated, not only to confirm what happened to the nation's beef cow herd in 2017 but for indications of what lies ahead in 2018.

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OSU rolls out mobile Grain Bin Safety trailer

Dec 14, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is a typical day on the farm and a local farmer is rushing to get everything checked off his list when the grain stops flowing from the storage bin. Like many times before, he hops in to break up any big clumps clogging up

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DASNR represented at University Awards Convocation

Dec 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University recognized the achievements of faculty, staff and administrators recently during the University Awards Convocation at the OSU ConocoPhillips Alumni Center.

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Environmental team, Schnelle recognized by state of Texas

Dec 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Mike Schnelle, Charles and Linda Shackelford Endowed Professor of Floriculture in Oklahoma State University's Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, is part of a team that was recently named a finalist for the

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Red River Crops Conference Jan. 17-18 in Altus

Dec 12, 2017

ALTUS, Oklahoma – Agricultural producers and others interested in learning the latest information about best crop production practices for southwestern Oklahoma and the Texas Rolling Plains should register now to attend the Jan. 17-18 Red River

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Oklahoma 4-H receives scholarship

Dec 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma 4-H has been selected as a recipient of a $6,000 scholarship to support sending teams to the National Youth Summit on Healthy Living. Oklahoma 4-H will utilize the funds to send its newly selected State 4-H Healthy

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Awareness and record-keeping important to ensuring well-being of elderly horses

Dec 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Improvements in health care and nutrition have increased the lifespan of horses and their number of useful years, but management decisions about an elderly equine's well-being remain a largely individualized focus.

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Safely sending perishable holiday gifts

Dec 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – What is a family to do if an out-of-town loved one cannot make it home for the holidays but loves turkey and dressing? Mailing perishable homemade goods or sending items via mail order is certainly a viable option for gift

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Making healthy choices at holiday gatherings

Dec 11, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Anyone trying to follow a healthy lifestyle knows it is tough enough to stay on track on a regular day or week. It only becomes harder during the gauntlet of holiday gatherings.

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Picking holiday presents for the children

Dec 11, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – As shoppers get into the holiday spirit, keeping a few gift-giving guidelines top of mind while picking presents for young ones can help ensure the season is safe as well as merry and bright.

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Cattle carcass weights affecting beef supply and demand factors

Dec 11, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Bigger is not always better, as the old saying goes, and the U.S. cattle industry is taking stock of the role today's larger animal carcasses can affect beef supply and demand factors.

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