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4-H scholarship helps put Young on path to success

Jan 11, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – When Haskell Young joined the Oklahoma 4-H Program back in the 1940s, he had no idea what direction that decision would take him.

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New year bringing uncertainty and potential volatility to the beef marketplace

Jan 4, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although analysts project cattle prices to be lower than 2016 for year-over-year averages, several factors are poised to have a significant effect on 2017 cattle and beef markets and may change current price expectations.

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Staying safe when cleaning up after snow and ice

Dec 22, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Snow and ice are heavy. For proof, just look around at the downed trees and branches littered throughout the landscape after a storm.

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Get your vehicle ready before winter storms

Dec 19, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When the weather forecast starts with "baby, it's cold outside," Oklahomans need to get prepared for winter weather.

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What is the Veterinary Feed Directive?

Dec 19, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When the calendar turns in a few weeks, it will not only usher in a new year, but also tighter federal controls on the use of some antibiotics for food animals.

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Time to begin early evening feeding of cows

Dec 19, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cow-calf producers who ensure adequate supervision at calving can have a significant effect on reducing calf mortality, always important but increasingly so with the higher price of live calves at sale time.

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Cow-calf producers should start obtaining colostrum now

Dec 19, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cow-calf operators should start locating, obtaining and storing several doses of colostrum or colostrum replacer sure to come in handy before the first heifers start to go into labor this spring.

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Solid science backing up stricter Veterinary Feed Directive

Dec 19, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When tougher guidelines around the Veterinary Feed Directive go into effect next month, it will change the way producers, veterinarians and feed distributors obtain, dispense and use medically important antibiotics in the

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Surviving family stress during the holidays

Dec 16, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The holidays can get stressful enough without the potential for drama sparked by overheated debates and contentious conversation during the traditional family meal.

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Be safe when using electric space heaters

Dec 16, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When families want to ward off winter's chill in a specific part of the home, electric space heaters may be good option.

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Preventing outdoor falls in the winter

Dec 16, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Slips and falls can happen so fast, especially outside in snowy or icy conditions. Of course, there are no guarantees against the occasional accident, but taking a few simple precautions could cut the chances of taking a tumble

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Oklahoma Foundation Seed Stocks an important part of the farm to fork chain

Dec 16, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – It's a safe assumption everyone cares – at least a little bit – about the source of the food that finds its way to the dinner table each night. If that's the case, then Oklahomans should care a lot about Oklahoma Foundation

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Used safely, fuel-burning appliances make it easy to chase away the chill

Dec 16, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Fuel-burning appliances such as fireplaces and wood stoves are popular and reliable ways to chase away winter’s chill. However, operating these types of appliances, especially this time of year, does come with some

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