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Wheat producers benefit from OSU Wheat Variety Trials

As a producer and salesman, Fred Schmedt from Altus, Oklahoma, benefits from the OSU Wheat Variety trials. He has been following the wheat harvest results from the Altus plot since the 1980s
Wheat producers benefit from OSU Wheat Variety Trials
Do not mix young and old bulls in the breeding pasture

Mon, Mar 20, 2017

PURCELL, Okla. – With spring bull sales in full swing, cow-calf operators are assessing their bull batteries and making needed purchases; however, in most cases, producers should not place young bulls in the same breeding pasture as older, larger

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Eyes on the future

Mon, Mar 20, 2017

Don Wagner is well known and recognized for his effective lectures that emphasized scientific principles and practical application for all classes of livestock. He has been honored with over 20 esteemed College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural

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OSU hosting new herbicide technologies events in El Reno and Altus

Tue, Mar 14, 2017

EL RENO, Okla. – Agricultural producers and herbicide applicators in western and southwestern Oklahoma should plan now to attend one of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Services' upcoming New Row Crop Traits and Herbicide Technologies events.

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Register now to attend the 2017 Eastern Oklahoma Beef Cattle Summit

Mon, Mar 13, 2017

McALESTER, Okla. – Cattle producers seeking ways to better manage their operations in ever more challenging business conditions should register now to attend the April 6 Eastern Oklahoma Beef Cattle Summit in McAlester.

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Use zone concept to protect home from wildfires

Fri, Mar 10, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – More than 830,000 acres of land across Oklahoma have burned so far this month due to wildfires. Lives, homes, livestock and crops have been lost in the devastation.

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Removing smoke odor following a fire

Wed, Mar 8, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Many parts of Oklahoma recently experienced devastating wildfires. Some families lost their homes, while other homes and structures in the path of the flames were spared.

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Recruitment open for Oklahoma regions to take part in Stronger Economies Together program

Wed, Mar 8, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma is among six states selected to take part in Stronger Economies Together Phase Seven, a proven, highly interactive program that promotes rural economic development.

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FAPC Research Symposium kicks off 20-year anniversary celebration

Tue, Mar 7, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. - Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center kicked off its 20-year anniversary celebration during the 17th Annual Research Symposium.

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Time to establish bermudagrass for forage production fast approaching

Mon, Mar 6, 2017

PURCELL, Okla. – Agricultural producers in central Oklahoma should be finalizing plans now if they want to establish bermudagrass for forage production.

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