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The unique, interesting and strange creatures among us

Wed, Jun 15, 2016

Go outside. The final bell has rung and students across the state are out of school for the summer. Tell them to unplug from their gaming devices, cell phones, tablets and computers and go outside. There is a wild world out there.

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Cattle handling and stockmanship expert set to speak at free educational conference

Mon, Jun 13, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – International cattle handling and stockmanship expert Dr. Tom Noffsinger will headline a slate of speakers at the Merck Animal Health and Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Cattle Conference set for this summer.

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New crop of white-tailed deer beginning to emerge

Fri, Jun 10, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Most fawns in Oklahoma are about a month old at this point. Typically born in late May or early June, the first few weeks of their lives are fairly secretive.

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Oklahoma wheat producers hoping for positive harvest season

Thu, Jun 9, 2016

Lyndel Strain has been farming since 1951 – the year he graduated from high school. A lot has changed in the ensuing 65 years. In fact, some of the implements he used as a child helping his father on the family farm have found second lives as

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Familiar face, familiar area, expanded focus: Josh Bushong assumes area agronomist role

Wed, Jun 8, 2016

ENID, Okla. – Josh Bushong, a familiar face to producers in northwestern Oklahoma as an Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension assistant specialist for winter canola, is now helping area farmers and ranchers tackle a broader range of

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Upcoming webinar will focus on encouraging small business in rural communities

Thu, Jun 2, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Rural community members looking to support and encourage local entrepreneurship are invited to connect to a live webinar to learn effective strategies and hear real-world examples from other small communities around the nation.

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Leaflets of three, let it be

Wed, Jun 1, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – A rash, red blisters and uncontrollable itching. Those who have been impacted by poison ivy are familiar with what it can do. Those who have not should consider themselves lucky.

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Do not confuse poison ivy with imposters

Wed, Jun 1, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Poison ivy is nasty, commands attention and needs to be dealt with through management practices. However, misidentifying other plants as the itch-causing agent is a common occurrence.

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Treating a poison ivy rash

Wed, Jun 1, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – There are too many old wives' tales to count about how to get rid of poison ivy. Some of the more dangerous include using bleach, or even gasoline, to try and dry up any rashes caused by the plant.

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Problems with poison ivy

Wed, Jun 1, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Randy has been sitting quietly on his couch all weekend, watching a marathon of his favorite western movies on TV. When his alarm rings at 5 a.m. Monday morning, he is surprised to find a rash from poison ivy making his arm

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OSU researching bacteria to begin biofuel production process

Wed, Jun 1, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The popular method of breaking down lignin to convert biomass into valuable biofuels and chemicals is done by using fungi. However, researchers at Oklahoma State University are turning that process on its head.

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Fundraising campaign underway for new bandstand at The Botanic Garden at OSU

Tue, May 31, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University has been home to a spring and fall concert series for several years. In an effort to enhance visitors' experiences, the concerts have been moved outside of the main garden to the

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When ticks bite

Fri, May 27, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Ticks are expected to be troublesome this summer and that means it is important to be familiar with preventative measures and what to do if someone is bitten.

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