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Remember livestock drinking water needs during winter weather

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

DURANT, Okla. – Chilly and sometimes freezing temperatures are making their wintertime appearance in the Southern Plains states, and that means livestock producers need to be paying extra attention to the drinking water needs of their animals.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
Carbon sequestration a positive aspect of beef cattle grazing grasslands

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Beef cattle grazing on grass pastures might not be the first thing people think of when discussing the subject of combatting greenhouse gas emissions, but it is an agricultural practice providing significant dividends to the effort.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
Greenhouse gas emissions from beef production only 1.9 percent of U.S. total

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it comes to protecting the environment, blaming greenhouse gas emission problems on beef cattle or people who like a good steak is a claim that has little basis in fact.

OSU AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
Caution not fear key to managing beef herd expansion

Tue, Oct 11, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The U.S. beef industry’s transition to greater beef supplies in 2016 has been a challenge for many, perhaps in part because younger producers and traders have never before participated in herd expansion, which last occurred in the early 1990s.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural EconomicsExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
Free educational conference to feature international cattle handling and stockmanship expert

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. –Dr. Tom Noffsinger, international cattle handling and stockmanship expert, will make a return trip to Oklahoma this fall to headline the Merck Animal Health and Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Chisholm Trail Cattle Handling Conference.

OSU AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
The ‘green’ facts of grass versus grain when finishing beef cattle

Wed, Sep 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is a “green” discussion that continues to raise its head periodically. What is better for the environment: Grass-finished or grain-finished beef cattle?

OSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesAnimal Health and SciencesExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
Oklahoma wheat and canola producers should check their crop often for fall armyworms

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is recommending state wheat and canola growers scout their crop regularly for the presence of fall armyworms, including those planting wheat early who plan to use it as forage.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
OSU Purebred Beef Center supporters honored

Sun, Sep 18, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Mother Nature has proven to be no match for the generosity of Oklahoma State University Purebred Beef Center supporters, who were honored during a come-and-go reception at the center on Sept. 17.

Ferguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
Role of international trade looms larger for cattle and beef markets

Wed, Sep 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Increased U.S. beef production and lower cattle prices are reversing the trend of recent years, where beef exports decreased as record high prices rationed demand in both domestic and international markets.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural EconomicsExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
Value-added cattle program OQBN sets certified sales dates

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Quality Beef Network has identified dates and locations for its annual fall slate of certified cattle sales.

Ferguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
Know when to help fall-calving cows and heifers during the calving process

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma ranchers who use a fall calving system should be reviewing research-proven information about the amount of time cows and heifers are allowed to be in labor before assistance should be given.

Ferguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
Summertime temperatures shorten gestation length in fall-calving cows and heifers

Mon, Aug 15, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Fall-calving time is approaching rapidly, with its start in some herds sometimes beginning before producers expect.

Ferguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesAnimal Health and SciencesExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
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