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OSU Agriculture is part of a national initiative to make food healthier

The Oklahoma State University Wheat Improvement Team is helping to improve the healthiness of wheat by increasing its fiber content and supporting a national initiative to encourage improving the healthiness of food through crop breeding and
OSU Agriculture is part of a national initiative to make food healthier
Farmers market season renewing community spirit statewide

Mon, May 24, 2021

Farmers markets generate economic development and hometown pride in communities. After COVID-19 reduced attendance in 2020, organizers are excited to welcome back customers and vendors.

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Foliar diseases seen in Oklahoma wheat as harvest nears

Mon, May 24, 2021

Wheat growers should consult with their OSU Extension county agricultural educator to determine the feasibility of possible management options to combat foliar diseases in their crop.

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OSU researchers look at meat plants post-pandemic

Fri, May 21, 2021

An ongoing decline in small meat plants in Oklahoma had already led to processing wait times of about nine months pre-COVID-19. How is that market shaping up now?

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Broadband program signup to help rural communities

Thu, May 20, 2021

The COVID-19 stimulus bill included discounts for broadband service. Oklahoma State University agricultural economics professor Brian Whitacre is helping to spread the word.

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Oklahoma Alfalfa Weevil Insecticide Resistance Study a statewide collaboration

Wed, May 19, 2021

Alfalfa weevils developing resistance to a given pyrethroid runs the risk of developing cross-resistance to all mode-of-action group three insecticides.

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Keep watch on obese horses eating green forage

Tue, May 18, 2021

Obesity in horses is never a desired condition, but especially so for animals that have developed equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), a condition similar to Type II Diabetes in people.

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OSU sends five to College National Finals Rodeo

Tue, May 18, 2021

Oklahoma State University's Rodeo Team has overcome the difficulties of training and competing in a pandemic to qualify five students for the College National Finals Rodeo in June. Those who made the cut comprise the largest OSU contingent in

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Oklahoma 4-H addressing youth mental health

Fri, May 14, 2021

The Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program is addressing mental health needs in youth.

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