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Breeding wheat varieties for protein? Not so fast

Wed, Oct 18, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University wheat breeder Brett Carver does not resemble the stereotypical image of a mad scientist at work. However, he and the rest of the OSU Wheat Improvement Team, an interdisciplinary team of researchers,

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Filling in the soil moisture mapping gaps

Tue, Oct 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. –Soil moisture influences many decisions by landowners and property managers. Determining the moisture level of precise locations is a daunting task, due, in part, to the many factors that can cause fluctuations.

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OSU Winter Crops Herbicide Symptomology Clinic set for Nov. 3

Sun, Oct 15, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Agricultural producers looking to be get a firsthand look at key visual symptoms of common herbicides on winter wheat and canola should plan now to attend the Nov. 3 Oklahoma State University Winter Crops Herbicide

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Mitigating issues from a malware attack on your mobile device

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – The statistics bear out what most people suspect: Malware infections on mobile devices are at an all-time high.

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‘Strong’ passwords a key to protection in a digital world

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – It is one of the oldest areas of concern in the digital age: creating passwords that the user can remember and yet are as secure as possible.

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USDA-NASS contacting Oklahoma cow-calf operators about recent survey

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Cattle producers who recently received the Oklahoma State University Cow-Calf Survey from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service will be receiving a call from NASS if they have not already completed it and

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Me-ouch: The impact of cats on native wildlife species

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The internet supplies endless amounts of cute kitty videos. A kitten batting around a ball of yarn, a cat chasing a feather duster and fat, grumpy cats lying on their backs have generated many smiles from people throughout the

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Balancing yield and protein content in a wheat crop

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – With Oklahoma wheat producers heading into another growing season, the bottom line will be top of mind, as always, and for many, that means focusing squarely on yield, yield, yield.

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Proper tool storage now will save time next spring

Mon, Oct 9, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – There is still time to get some gardening done before winter hits, but it's not too early to think about how you plan to store your tools and equipment.

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Livestock Judging Team Wins at Tulsa State Fair

Mon, Oct 9, 2017

The OSU Livestock Judging Team won at the 2017 Tulsa State Fair! The OSU Orange team took home High Team, 1st Cattle, 1st Reasons, 2nd Sheep/Goats and 3rd Hogs. Additionally, OSU Grey was 5th High Team, 2nd Cattle and 3rd Reasons.

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Lopez named 2017 DASNR Champion

Fri, Oct 6, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – John Patrick Lopez is the chief operating officer for Lopez Foods in Oklahoma City.

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Redman honored for career in horticulture

Fri, Oct 6, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Paul Redman is a leader in the world of horticulture.

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Large accepts Distinguished Alumni honor

Fri, Oct 6, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Richard Large of Cordova, Tennessee, got his hands dirty at a young age, and he liked it.

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