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OSU Master Cattleman program just what Mary Elliott Perigo needed

Mon, Apr 25, 2016

WAKITA, Okla. – When tragedy struck, healthcare professional Mary Elliott Perigo was faced with the daunting prospect of gaining needed knowledge and expertise quickly to manage her family’s commercial cow-calf operation, located north of Wakita, Oklahoma.

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OSU livestock economist says beef herd expansion not over yet

Tue, Mar 15, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Are cattle market price adjustments in late 2015 a signal that beef herd expansion is mostly finished? An Oklahoma State University agricultural economist doesn’t think so.

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Feeder and fed cattle markets returning to ‘normal’

Fri, Mar 04, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Producers can be forgiven if they seem to be experiencing a case of déjà vu, as feeder and fed cattle prices are currently at about the same levels as in late 2013 after a 26-month rollercoaster ride in the markets.

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Upcoming civic forum marks start of regional economic development project

Thu, Jan 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – A civic forum aimed at encouraging the public’s input in the launch of a regional economic development initiative is set for February.

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Four Oklahoma counties chosen for national economic development initiative

Tue, Dec 08, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Four northeastern Oklahoma counties now form one of the newest regions selected for the national economic development program, “Stronger Economies Together.”

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Rural economic development program seeking applications

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Communities interested in boosting their regional economic development prospects should apply now for the Stronger Economies Together program.

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Extension, USDA offering free grant-writing workshops for farmers markets and local food initiatives

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Regional Rural Development Centers to offer free grant-writing workshops.

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OSU agricultural economics faculty, students honored

Mon, Feb 23, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Faculty and students of the Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Economics were honored for their achievements at the recent Southern Agricultural Economics Association annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Master Manager workshop series begins in January

Wed, Jan 14, 2015

CLINTON, Okla. – Agricultural producers looking to make the most of their money should register now to attend the Master Manager of Oklahoma workshop series set to begin January 20-21.

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Register now to attend Oct. 31 Rural Economic Outlook Conference at OSU

Tue, Oct 07, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Agricultural lenders, producers, agribusiness managers and rural leaders planning to attend the Rural Economic Outlook Conference taking place Oct. 31 on Oklahoma State University’s Stillwater campus should register now.

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Wade Brorsen first OSU agricultural economist to be named AAEA Fellow in 30 years

Mon, Aug 11, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Wade Brorsen of Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources has been named a 2014 Fellow by the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.

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Improving forage conditions provide more options for Oklahoma cattle producers

Fri, Aug 08, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – After briefly stalling under hot, dry conditions in early July, timely rains since then have helped recharge soil and subsoil moisture levels in Oklahoma, leading to improved forage conditions for many cattle producers.

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