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First-of-its-kind 4-H camp is big success

Dec 15, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Going to a 4-H camp has long been a favorite activity of club members around the state. However, this opportunity has posed somewhat of a challenge for some 4-H'ers – until now.

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Food safety concerns during a power outage

Dec 13, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Extreme weather is as much a part of Oklahoma as the waving wheat and the wind coming right behind the rain. Tornadoes and scorching temperatures are not at all unusual, and neither is frigid cold weather.

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Internet options for low-income households exist in Oklahoma

Dec 12, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Life in the 21st century has increasingly become interdependent with internet access, yet the cost of maintaining a monthly connection exceeds what far-too-many Oklahomans can afford, helping to promote a very real "digital

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Checking your credit after the holidays

Dec 12, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is hard enough to think about what is going to happen during the always hectic holiday season, let alone what to do after the wrapping paper stops flying and the refrigerator is bursting with leftovers. However, one task

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Using heirloom textiles during the holidays

Dec 9, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – With the holiday season in full swing, many people are decorating for this special time of year. As tubs of ornaments and other festive decorations come out of storage, it is likely there are a lot of memories attached to them.

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Remember livestock drinking water needs during winter weather

Dec 8, 2016

DURANT, Okla. – Chilly and sometimes freezing temperatures are making their wintertime appearance in the Southern Plains states, and that means livestock producers need to be paying extra attention to the drinking water needs of their animals.

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Keep your pets warm and healthy this winter season

Dec 8, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Just because they have a fur coat does not mean your pet can endure extended time outdoors when the temperature is frigid. Dogs, like other animals, must be out of the wind and dry for the insulating properties of their coats

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Reduce, reuse and recycle are the best gifts for the environment

Dec 8, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – 'Tis the season to be … trashy? While wrapping paper flies through the air as children tear into much-anticipated gifts, and special foods are prepared for a holiday feast, Americans are generating a whole lot more waste

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Tips for traveling with your pets over the holidays

Dec 7, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many families, traveling is a big part of the holiday season. It takes some planning ahead to ensure everything goes smoothly.

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Red River Crops Conference Jan. 24-25 in Childress, Texas

Dec 7, 2016

ALTUS, Okla. – Oklahoma and Texas agricultural producers and others interested in learning the latest information about best crop production practices for the Red River region should register now to attend the Jan. 24-25 Red River Crops Conference

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Christmas tree facts spark interest of OSU researchers

Dec 6, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. –We have all heard the warnings and seen the clips of Christmas trees bursting into flames and ruining someone's holiday season.

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Water is essential for Christmas tree success for the season

Dec 6, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – While Christmas trees in the living room are no longer growing, they still need just as much water as if they were. Keeping the focal point of your Christmas decorations fresh and beautiful is simple, if a few important steps

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Premier canola event set for Enid in January

Dec 5, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Agricultural producers interested in learning how to maximize their canola production and profitability should register now to attend the Jan. 19 Canola College in Enid.

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