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Thirsty crops still need more rain in western Oklahoma

Jun 17, 2022

Whether summer crops like cotton can be fully harvested this year in the Panhandle and southwest Oklahoma will depend on whether or not the two regions receive more rain.

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Honey bees are famous, but native bees are powerful pollinators

Jun 16, 2022

OSU Extension experts discuss how honey bees made headlines a few years ago and why people should respect and preserve native pollinators.

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Watch for heat stress in livestock as temps climb

Jun 16, 2022

OSU Extension specialist Paul Beck discusses how cattle and livestock suffer from heat stress and what can be done to prevent it as summer weather arrives.

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Landscape architecture students design and construct seating for Centennial Garden

Jun 15, 2022

Students accustomed to working with colored pencils in quiet studios got their hands dirty for a class project. Using power tools like drills, sanders, circular saws and nail guns, landscape architecture students took their outdoor seating designs

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Best tips for avoiding summer mosquitoes

Jun 9, 2022

The primary way to eliminate mosquitoes is to get rid of their breeding grounds, according to David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension consumer horticulturist. In other words, remove standing water from around your property.

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OSU on the forefront of developing higher quality wheat

Jun 7, 2022

At Oklahoma State University's recent Lahoma Field Day, wheat genetics chair Brett Carver explains how OSU is on the verge of releasing new wheat varieties with higher gluten quality.

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How to treat a tick bite and when to see a doctor

Jun 7, 2022

Wes Andrews, M.D. and chief of staff for OSU University Health Services, discusses how to treat tick bites and when infection from a tick bite demands medical attention.

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How to attract hummingbirds to the landscape

Jun 6, 2022

Bright colored flowers along with full feeders are just a couple of ways to attract hummingbirds to the landscape.

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Avoid crop pest invasions with frequent field checks

Jun 6, 2022

According to Tom Royer, integrated pest management coordinator at Oklahoma State University, fall armyworms are one of the pests that could be a concern for crops going into summer.

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The ride of his life

Jun 3, 2022

Rodeo has played an integral role in the life of OSU Rodeo head coach Cody Hollingsworth. Growing up, he participated in rodeos, competed on collegiate teams and rodeoed professionally.

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OSU research examines how to improve cattle selection practices

Jun 2, 2022

Oklahoma State University researchers are measuring stress and immune responsiveness, behavior and temperament, and thus, subsequent robustness to stressors and health challenges to try to pick out which animals would be more robust in their

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The 5 core vaccines all horses need

May 31, 2022

OSU Extension specialist Kris Hiney and OSU professor of equine internal medicine Lyndi Gilliam discuss the five annual vaccines all horses need to protect their health.

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Women in Ag conference to take place in OKC

May 27, 2022

The upcoming Women in Ag conference provides women with a place to learn and network.

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