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Safe water, food and medicine important after wildfire

Fri, Apr 20, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (April 20, 2018) – After a wildfire, the safety of water and food as well as medications are at the top of the priority list for affected families.

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Be cautious with what is coming in with donated hay

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

The wildfires, combined with the yearlong drought, have left a lot of producers relying on hay from other areas to feed their livestock. During the last major fire outbreak, donations were very generous and hay was shipped in from various locations to help people in need. However, some of the hay brought with it invasive species and some producers had to deal with those issues on top of losses they already experienced.

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Undergraduate Research Program elevates OSU’s agriculture programs

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

The Undergraduate Research Program is a collaborative effort between Oklahoma State University's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station.

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State agencies hosting April 24 wildfire-related informational meeting in Woodward

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

WOODWARD, Oklahoma (April 19, 2018) – Agricultural producers affected by the recent wildfires should attend an April 24 fire informational meeting sponsored by the USDA Farm Service Agency and Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.

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Wildfire-related livestock losses may qualify for financial assistance program

Wed, Apr 18, 2018

WOODWARD, Oklahoma (April 18, 2018) – Livestock producers who lost animals to recent wildfires may qualify for the USDA Farm Service Agency’s Livestock Indemnity Program.

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2018 Animal Science Weekend

Wed, Apr 18, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 18, 2018) The 2018 Animal Science Weekend was held April 5th – April 8th, 2018 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK. The Animal Science Weekend is held annually in the spring, providing alumni an opportunity to meet with friends, faculty, and students, as well as see the new developments happening at OSU. Animal Science Weekend consists of several events held by the OSU Department of Animal Science and the Animal Science Alumni Association.

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It is time to start making spring garden preparations

Tue, Apr 17, 2018

With spring-like temperatures finally on the horizon, Oklahoma gardeners are anxious to start prepping for spring vegetable gardening season.

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New phone numbers added to contact OSU Cooperative Extension recovery assistance after wildfires

Tue, Apr 17, 2018

New Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service phone numbers have been added for producers seeking or those wishing to donate agricultural supplies and services as part of the wildfire recovery efforts.

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CASNR awards more than $330,000 in continuing student scholarships at annual scholarships and awards banquet

Tue, Apr 17, 2018

The Oklahoma State University College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources awarded more than $330,000 in scholarships to nearly 150 students at the annual CASNR Scholarships and Awards Banquet March 29.

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Do not forget about post-wildfire trauma in livestock

Tue, Apr 17, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 17, 2018) – Adrenaline-fueled panic and confusion may still be affecting livestock even after the flames of recent wildfires have passed, meaning producers need to use caution when working with the animals.

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Increased risk of forest wildfire from redcedar invasion of Oklahoma’s oak forests

Tue, Apr 17, 2018

The invasion of eastern redcedar trees into the oak-dominated Cross Timbers forests of central Oklahoma is a cause for concern as they increase the risk of forest wildfire.

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