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From science to market: OSU Ag Research advances understanding of dark-cutting beef

From muscle chemistry to consumer perception to processor decision-making, OSU researchers are building a clearer picture of how quality impacts beef value
From science to market: OSU Ag Research advances understanding of dark-cutting beef
From science to market: OSU Ag Research advances understanding of dark-cutting beef

Fri, May 8, 2026

From muscle chemistry to consumer perception to processor decision-making, OSU researchers are building a clearer picture of how quality impacts beef value

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OSU Extension honors Freking and Pugh with Distinguished Educator Award

Tue, Jan 14, 2025

The longtime Extension specialists were recognized during the OSU Extension County Extension Director Conference in Stillwater.

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Minnie Lou Bradley talks 70 years of ranching progress in OSU Extension webinar

Mon, Nov 18, 2024

OSU alumna and celebrated rancher reflects on her time as a female collegiate livestock judging competitor in the 1950s and building her 70-year-old ranch.

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OSU Extension Leadership Academy graduates gain tools to impact communities

Tue, Nov 12, 2024

The leadership development opportunity is open to OSU Extension county educators, district/area specialists and Community Nutrition Education Program coordinators.

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Lalman recognized with 2024 Excellence in Extension award

Mon, Nov 11, 2024

David Lalman focuses on cow/calf and stocker cattle production as a specialist for OSU Extension.

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Hot and dry is the new normal as drought returns to impact Oklahoma agriculture

Mon, Oct 28, 2024

Many areas of Oklahoma are currently in drought, affecting cattle and crop operations.

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OSU’s Ranchers Thursday Lunchtime Series to feature legendary beef producer Minnie Lou Bradley

Mon, Sep 23, 2024

Cattle producers are invited to join the one-time Zoom session and learn about beef production from pioneering rancher Minnie Lou Bradley.

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Apply now to Oklahoma Beef Quality Network for certified sales this fall

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Enrollment for the OQBN value-added program is open to cattle producers across the state.

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April webinars to discuss dairy and beef crossbreeding systems

Wed, Mar 20, 2024

The Oklahoma State University Beef Extension program will host five Rancher's Thursday Lunchtime Series sessions in April and May. The hourlong webinars will focus on research updates now available on heifer development.

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Anticipating calf colostrum needs following wildfire

Tue, Mar 12, 2024

Calves born to cows injured by wildfire may need colostrum replacer or supplement to survive.

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