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Fighting food insecurity during the holidays

Fri, Nov 12, 2021

Not everyone can enjoy a big Thanksgiving dinner,. 4-H’ers across the state are trying to help with food drives for community food banks and pantries. You can help, too.

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No surprises with 2021 Oklahoma cotton harvest

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Summertime weather conditions that started dry but got a much-needed boost from abundant July rainfall helped southwestern Oklahoma’s cotton crop recover nicely in time for fall harvest.

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How to transition potted plants indoors for winter

Wed, Nov 10, 2021

Plants that have spent the summer on the patio should be slowly acclimated to indoor temperatures and lighting.

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Talking to kids about vaccines involves a lot of listening

Fri, Nov 05, 2021

The FDA has approved a COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. OSU specialists explain how best to talk to children about the vaccine.

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How can parents prevent digital damage to teens?

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Social media algorithms can subvert children’s normal social growth patterns and replace them with reinforced negativity about bullying, unrealistic body imagery and depression, Oklahoma State University Extension specialists said. Parents can help counter that damage.

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Small communities seek resources to improve water infrastructure

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

The Oklahoma Water Resources Center at Oklahoma State University aims to address the challenges small communities face in updating their water and wastewater systems.

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Turkey tension? Keep supply chain disruption from ruining holiday

Tue, Nov 02, 2021

Tips from OSU Extension specialists can help ensure the focus of holiday meals is on positive, shared experiences instead of market supply disruptions.

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OSU researcher named USDA plant health champion

Mon, Nov 01, 2021

Oklahoma State University Institute for Biosecurity and Microbial Forensics Director Kitty Cardwell has been chosen as an International Plant Health Champion by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

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