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Rebuilding drought conditions threaten Oklahoma beef cow herd expansion

Tue, Feb 25, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although data indicate the rebuilding of Oklahoma’s beef cow herd is happening, herd numbers are still down 10.5 percent from Jan. 1, 2011, meaning the process is only in the beginning stages.

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Culinary program aimed at cooking up fresher, tastier school meals

Mon, Feb 24, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – A broad effort to put even more flavorful sizzle and nutritional pop in recently upgraded school breakfast and lunch menus will get underway in earnest in Oklahoma this summer.

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OSU’s Kim Anderson honored for lifetime achievement

Fri, Feb 14, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Kim Anderson, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension emeritus grain marketing specialist, was honored with the Southern Agricultural Economics Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award on Feb. 3.

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Some newborn calves need help breathing

Fri, Feb 14, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Despite a cow-calf producer’s best efforts relative to providing desired herd genetics and ease of birthing through bull selection and heifer development, some cows or heifers still need assistance at calving time.

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Wisely spend your tax refund

Wed, Feb 12, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you are lucky enough to have a tax refund coming your way, ignore for a moment the visions dancing in your head of all the ways you plan to spend the funds. Instead think about putting at least a few of those coins to work for you. No, seriously.

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Register now to attend March 11-12 No-Till Oklahoma Conference

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

NORMAN, Okla. – Agricultural producers interested in exploring how no-till practices may benefit their operations should register now to attend the seventh annual No-Till Oklahoma Conference set for March 11-12 in Norman.

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OSU Cooperative Extension honors three from SW District

Fri, Jan 31, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service agricultural educators Marty New of Comanche County, Max Galloway of Stephens County and Aaron Henson of Tillman County have been named the 2014 recipients of the statewide organization’s Outstanding Field Staff and Program Contribution Team Award.

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First Hollow Stem Advisor tool available through Mesonet

Fri, Jan 24, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – March 15 has historically been a date for wheat producers to remember. Waiting much longer than that to pull cattle from wheat fields would result in a drastic decrease in yield.

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Extension set to celebrate centennial in 2014

Fri, Jan 24, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES) kicked off its celebration of 100 years of extending knowledge and changing lives of Oklahomans.

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OSU receives grant to investigate redcedar, biofuels and water

Tue, Jan 21, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma landowners have been hearing for years that removing the eastern redcedar trees from their property is essential for proper land management.

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Fire danger on the rise

Fri, Jan 17, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is fire season in Oklahoma. About this time every year, Oklahomans watch thousands upon thousands of acres of land burn up in wildfires.

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‘Premier canola event for 2014’ set for Enid

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

ENID, Okla. – Agricultural producers interested in learning how to maximize their canola production should register now to attend the Feb. 13 Canola College in Enid.

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