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Governor honors four from OSU with ag awards

Apr 4, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – As far as Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources wheat researcher Brett Carver is concerned, there is not a better way to live one's life than to enable others.

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Contest brings to light the importance of ATV safety

Apr 1, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma 4-H’ers and FFA members have an opportunity to use their creativity to help prevent an injury or even death.

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Composting may be timely solution for disposal of dead livestock and large animals

Apr 1, 2016

ALVA, Okla. – Natural disasters such as the wildfires that struck Woods County recently highlight the need to act quickly to dispose of livestock and other large animal carcasses.

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Bad habits that can cause a home fire

Mar 31, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – A recent study by the National Fire Protection Association shows fire departments respond to home fires about 1,000 times per day. That equates to 42 fires every hour, which cause about $228 in damage each and every second.

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Tree care after a wildfire

Mar 30, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Residents of Oklahoma have seen first-hand the damage caused by wildfires. The recent fire in the northwest part of the state and into the southern part of Kansas left tens of thousands of acres scorched.

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OSU brings in Darcy Lecturer to speak about the future of water research

Mar 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Scientists use data to build models, which in turn are used to make predictions of future outcomes. Once a single model is identified sometimes new data does not fit in, so the model is discarded and the process may begin again.

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Cow-calf producers may find two-stage weaning process useful

Mar 25, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cattle producers with fall-calving herds who are contemplating upcoming weaning options may want to consider using a two-stage weaning process.

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Prepare for tornado season before the sirens sound

Mar 24, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahomans have enjoyed a fairly mild winter compared to past years. While everyone hopes for a mild spring and tornado season, it is still a good idea to be prepared for potentially stormy weather.

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Pruning method for roses varies depending on variety

Mar 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – With spring officially underway, gardeners are ready to get outside to work on their landscapes. Many gardeners love the look of rose bushes in the yard, but they need to be pruned to tidy up their appearance; control their size

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OSU welcomes Jim Ansley as new NREM department head

Mar 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Jim Ansley wears many hats. Sometimes it's a Denver Broncos hat. Sometimes it's a bicycle helmet and other times he puts on his Titleist hat and goes golfing. His most recent hat, however, is America's Brightest Orange and

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OSU to host Prescribed Burn Field Day near Kingfisher

Mar 22, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Insecurities about prescribed fire will go up in smoke after Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension specialists explain the ins and outs of the practice during the Prescribed Burn Field Day March 28.

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Avoid planting invasive species into your landscapes

Mar 21, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – They sprinkle the landscape with blasts of white flowers and serve as a reminder that spring is here. Their beautiful blooms are appealing to the eye, not so much the nose, but definitely the eye.

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