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Redcedar expansion impacting natural water cycle

Wed, Mar 27, 2019

Dense redcedar stands can reduce soil moisture and potentially cause a decrease in runoff and groundwater recharge.

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Southeast District 4-H program to benefit from Boston Marathon appearance

Mon, Mar 25, 2019

Ryan Witt is raising money for the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation as a runner in this year's Boston Marathon.

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PEDv presence at Oklahoma Youth Expo means biosecurity a must to promote pig well-being

Fri, Mar 22, 2019

PEDv occurs only in pigs, is not a human health risk and has no effect on food designated for human consumption,

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Tips to help manage someone else’s finances

Wed, Mar 20, 2019

When asked to manage someone else's finances, make sure all of the legal paperwork is complete.

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Spring-calving beef herds face nutritional challenges

Tue, Mar 12, 2019

Late winter and early spring is the most challenging time of the year relative to the nutrition of spring-calving beef cows.

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Oklahoma Proven celebrates 20 years helping gardeners with great plant selections

Wed, Mar 06, 2019

Oklahoma Proven has been helping gardeners make wise plant decisions for 20 years.

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Environmental law enforcement training available in Idabel

Fri, Mar 01, 2019

To help combat the problem of illegal dump sites, OSU Cooperative Extension is joining forces with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, to host the Oklahoma Environmental Law Enforcement Training Seminar slated April 4 in Idabel, Oklahoma.

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Have you considered raised bed gardening?

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Raised bed gardens have multiple benefits for gardeners.

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Former 4-H’er reunited with lost record book 60+ years later

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

Thanks to the power of social media and the determination of an OSU Cooperative Extension 4-H educator, a former Bryan County 4-H'er has been reunited with her long-lost record book.

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Hydration is important all year long

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

Keeping your body hydrated is important for overall health. Make sure you take the time to hydrate in the winter, just as you do in the summer.

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Opioid crisis, 'best community practices' focus of upcoming Ardmore meetings

Tue, Feb 12, 2019

Carter County had an opioid death rate of about 28 per 100,000 people from 2015 to 2017, well above the state average.

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Oklahoma Peanut EXPO set for March 14 in Weatherford

Tue, Feb 12, 2019

EXPO will be the premier peanut education and training event in the region for 2019.