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Taking stock: Reminders on livestock care during wildfire season

Ahead of wildfire season, OSU Extension specialists offer tips to keep livestock safe during and after wildfires.
Taking stock: Reminders on livestock care during wildfire season
2018 farm bill a lot like the 2014 version, but with some key changes

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Legislation maintains a strong safety net for the farm economy, invests in critical agricultural research and will promote agriculture exports through robust trade programs.

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Wildfire-related livestock losses may qualify for financial assistance program

Wed, Apr 18, 2018

WOODWARD, Oklahoma (April 18, 2018) – Livestock producers who lost animals to recent wildfires may qualify for the USDA Farm Service Agency's Livestock Indemnity Program.

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Follow state-approved methods for burying carcasses of livestock killed by wildfires

Mon, Apr 16, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 16, 2018) – Recent wildfires have left some agricultural producers contemplating burial of deceased animals as the most expedient way of disposing of livestock carcasses.

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OSU Cooperative Extension assisting producers with wildfire recovery

Fri, Apr 13, 2018

WOODWARD, Oklahoma (April 13, 2018) – Wildfires are once again blazing their way through parts of western Oklahoma, and as usual the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service is performing a central role in organizing livestock-related relief efforts.

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