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It is the old song of supply and demand for beef prices

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Strong beef demand has mostly been offsetting increased beef supply in 2017 with beef production projected to increase again in 2018 to 27.4 billion pounds.

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A cow’s bad temperament can result in poor profits

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – October is a traditional weaning and culling time for spring-calving herds, meaning producers need to decide which cows no longer are helpful to the operation and which heifer calves will be kept for future replacements.

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State beef checkoff vote set for Nov. 1

Fri, Sep 29, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma cattle producers will vote on a proposed state beef checkoff next month.

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OK-FIRE releases training schedule for new website

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Continually growing in popularity, OK-FIRE now has a new, more user-friendly website. The new website is substantially different in terms of layout and content than the old one.

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Workshop to address challenges in the grape-growing industry

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – While Oklahoma’s agricultural roots may be steeped in cattle and wheat production, grape production continues to gain ground.

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Aquaponic Farming Workshop to take place in Vian

Tue, Sep 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Entrepreneurs who wish to help meet the growing demand for fresh, local vegetables and fish can learn how to do so at the upcoming Aquaponic Farming Workshop to get the latest research-based information on this growing trend.

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Oklahoma school nutrition professionals earn a chance to work with trained chef

Fri, Sep 22, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – School nutrition professionals from 15 Oklahoma schools and school districts will team up with a trained chef this semester to cook up fresher, tastier cafeteria offerings and whip up a sweeter overall dining experience.

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2017 Organic Oklahoma Conference slated Oct. 4-5

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you are interested in sustainable and organic production, make plans now to attend the 2017 Organic Oklahoma Conference in Oklahoma City slated Oct. 4-5.

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OSU’s Kevin Wagner new director of Oklahoma Water Resources Center

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University alumnus Kevin Wagner has found you can go home again, and play a pivotal role in helping to solve critical concerns and issues for the entire state when doing so.

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GardenFest slated Sept. 30 at The Botanic Garden at OSU

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – With fall weather just around the corner, it is a great time to make your way out to The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University.

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Rural Economic Outlook Conference set for Oct. 20 at OSU

Tue, Sep 19, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Insights about trends and expectations regarding agriculture and rural economies will be the focus of the Rural Economic Outlook Conference taking place Oct. 20 on Oklahoma State University’s Stillwater campus.

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Historic Win for OSU Animal Science

Tue, Sep 19, 2017

The Oklahoma State University Swine Research and Education Center team won Grand Champion Truckload at the 2017 National Swine Registry’s National Barrow Show on September 11, 2017. The team entered the truckload contest with a set of six purebred Yorkshire barrows. The OSU Swine Center has exhibited breeding stock at the show in previous years, however, this is the first time OSU has been represented in the truckload competition.

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