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Deadheading roses encourages new growth

Jul 10, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – When you hear the term deadhead, some people may think of the faithful followers of the legendary rock band The Grateful Dead. However, for gardeners, the term has to do with keeping their gardens and landscapes looking good

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Women is Ag conference slated for early August

Jul 9, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma's Statewide Women in Agriculture and Small Business Conference will take place Aug. 6-7 at the Moore-Norman Technology Center.

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Extension and AARP teaming up to help Oklahoma caregivers

Jul 9, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Thousands of caregivers across Oklahoma will benefit from a new partnership between the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and AARP Oklahoma.

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New OSU Berry Fellows would make namesake ‘pleased’

Jul 9, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Four members of Oklahoma State University's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources have been selected as 2015-2017 Berry Fellows by the Oklahoma Water Resources Center.

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Oklahoma Vineyard Quality Project reveals opportunities for state's wine industry

Jul 9, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma wine industry has grown tremendously during the last several years, and now the Oklahoma Vineyard Quality Project is enhancing the ability of state grape growers and winemakers to strengthen their operations

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OSU’s Randy Raper named new assistant director of statewide Experiment Station system

Jul 9, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University's Randy Raper is embracing the challenge of taking on multiple roles vital to the long-term success and sustainability of Oklahoma's agricultural industries, environmental stewardship efforts and

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Hunger and Horticulture conference slated July 30 at OSU

Jul 2, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – While some people may take the availability of food for granted, many others around the world are undernourished, including one in four Oklahoma children who endure food insecurity on a daily basis.

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OSU wheat researcher Brett Carver honored by the Wheat Quality Council

Jul 1, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Brett Carver, Oklahoma State University wheat researcher, earned the 2015 Millers Award from the Wheat Quality Council.

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Register now to attend July 28 Cattle Trails Wheat and Stocker Conference in Lawton

Jul 1, 2015

LAWTON, Okla. – Cattle producers looking to pick up the latest information about maximizing livestock and wheat resources under variable and sometimes volatile weather and market conditions should register now to attend the July 28 Cattle Trails

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Using mushrooms to aid in the production of biofuels

Jun 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Biobased Products and Energy Center at Oklahoma State University relentlessly pursues the establishment of biorefineries in Oklahoma, with the hopes of reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil.

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Here’s the dirt on container gardening

Jun 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – For some homeowners, the crowning jewel of their home is the expansive landscape and garden. Large flowerbeds filled with colorful perennials and annuals, bushes and shrubs lining the sidewalks or row upon row of vegetables are

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‘Dog days of summer’ can be dangerous for your pets

Jun 29, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – With summer officially underway, Oklahomans are heading outdoors for some fun in the sun.

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Fawns are cute; leave them be

Jun 26, 2015

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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