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Conrad honored at state volunteer leader conference

Jul 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Deana Conrad believes in expanding on the things you enjoy doing. This is likely one reason why members of the Grady County Lego Robotics Team have expanded their interests beyond robotics.

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Recent rains suggest it’s time to check for fall armyworms

Jul 12, 2017

DURANT, Okla. – The rains came, and while that is typically a good thing, this time around the rainfall has signaled the importance of checking for the presence of fall armyworms.

OSU AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureFall ArmywormsEntomologyExtension
Test for nitrate levels before cutting summer annuals for hay

Jul 11, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Hot summer weather means Oklahoma forage producers should be testing their summer annuals before cutting them for hay, especially for those areas of the state suffering from drought conditions.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureExtensionNitrate ToxicityPlant and Soil Sciencespasture
Register now to attend July 17 Oklahoma Crops Conference in Alva

Jul 10, 2017

ALVA, Okla. – Crop producers working in northwestern Oklahoma should register now to attend the July 17 Oklahoma Crops Conference in Alva.

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Horticulture field day at Perkins to showcase fruit and vegetable research

Jul 10, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Are you interested in pumpkins, grapes, cowpeas, pecans, lavender and other horticulture crops? If so, make plans to attend the Cimarron Valley Research Station Horticulture Field Day slated Aug. 1 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Follow BQA guidelines when treating and selling cows

Jul 9, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The summertime season is a time when many cattle producers see infectious ailments such as foot rot and eye infections affecting their beef cows, with treatment involving the use of antibiotics.

OSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesExtensionCattle
Pasture legumes may help manage nitrogen fertilizer inputs

Jul 9, 2017

PURCELL, Okla. – The cost of nitrogen fertilizer can be one of the biggest expenses to forage production, leading many producers to wonder if there is a cheaper way of producing the forage they need for their grazing animals.

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Register now to attend July 13 Oklahoma Crops Conference in El Reno

Jul 6, 2017

EL RENO, Okla. – Crop producers working along the Interstate 40 corridor west of Oklahoma City should register now to attend the July 13 Oklahoma Crops Conference in El Reno.

OSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesCropsPlant and Soil SciencesConference and EventsExtension
March 7 wildfires left indelible mark, and yet no mark at all

Jul 6, 2017

BUFFALO, Okla. – "And this too shall pass away" is an old adage about the human condition, and one that sums up so much about the March 7 wildfires that devastated numerous lives and more than 330,000 acres in Beaver, Harper and Woodward counties.

OSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesExtensionCropsExperiment StationMarch 7 wildfiresCattle
Have fun, but be safe with fireworks

Jun 30, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Fireworks are a time-honored way of celebrating Independence Day. Following a few important precautions will ensure your July 4 holiday festivities are not only fun, but also safe.

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Workshop to focus on challenges in floriculture

Jun 29, 2017

If you have a green thumb, and even if you do not, make plans to attend the Current Challenges in Floriculture workshop to learn more about the world of floriculture.

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Register now to attend July 10 Oklahoma Crops Conference in Ardmore

Jun 29, 2017

ARDMORE, Okla. – Crop producers in southeastern and south-central Oklahoma should register now to attend the July 10 Oklahoma Crops Conference in Ardmore.

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Seasonal pressure expected to weaken beef and cattle markets

Jun 29, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Beef and cattle markets have defied "economic gravity" by staying stronger, longer than most analysts expected this spring, but seasonal pressure has caused the markets to weaken and they likely will struggle for the next six

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