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OSU to soybean producers: Identify defoliators before you spray

Sep 16, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Caterpillars are feeding on Oklahoma soybeans, but producers need to identify which type of pest is ruining their crop before spraying.

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GardenFest 2016 offers something for everyone

Sep 16, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – As we begin the approach to the fall season, The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University is hosting another event to showcase the beautiful garden grounds and provide educational opportunities to garden visitors.

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Woodland Management Workshop slated Sept. 24

Sep 15, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Grasslands and prairie are typically thought of when considering Oklahoma landscapes. However, woodland and forest owners' minds may go in a different direction.

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Rural Economic Outlook Conference set for Oct. 21 at OSU

Sep 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Insights about trends and expectations regarding agriculture and rural economies will be the focus of the Rural Economic Outlook Conference taking place Oct. 21 on Oklahoma State University's Stillwater campus.

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Too much wheat hurting prices, and the growers who depend on them

Sep 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The old cliché that too much of anything is not a good thing is certainly proving true for wheat growers trying to turn a profit.

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Role of international trade looms larger for cattle and beef markets

Sep 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Increased U.S. beef production and lower cattle prices are reversing the trend of recent years, where beef exports decreased as record high prices rationed demand in both domestic and international markets.

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It is time to start acclimating your plants to the indoors

Sep 12, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – While many gardeners have flower beds full of colorful blooms throughout the summer, other gardeners prefer to populate their outdoor space with pots of various plants.

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Tailgating with a healthy twist

Sep 2, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Now that autumn is just around the corner, it is not just the feel of cooler weather to which most people are looking forward. It is time to break out the portable barbecue grill, the pop-up tent, the corn hole game and an ice

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Master of International Agriculture students return from Uganda

Sep 2, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Agriculture is universal. The methods, available technologies and products are not all the same, but the mission remains: put food on the table.

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Value-added cattle program OQBN sets certified sales dates

Sep 1, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Quality Beef Network has identified dates and locations for its annual fall slate of certified cattle sales.

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Multi-state research and Extension effort targets crop-jumping pest

Sep 1, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is a growing problem across an increasing area of the southern United States: Sugarcane aphids discovering sorghum is an equally yummy crop to infest.

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