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Loganbill named Ferguson College of Agriculture orange gown honoree

Cody Loganbill was named the 2025 orange gown recipient, a recognition given to a graduating senior from each academic college at Oklahoma State University.
Loganbill named Ferguson College of Agriculture orange gown honoree
Round bale costs part of managing profit margins for some beef producers

Mon, Aug 8, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although round bales have been popular with beef producers for many years, there are many challenges to buying, producing and using round bales correctly and cost effectively.

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The dollars and 'sense' of double-cropping soybeans

Thu, Jul 7, 2016

PERRY, Okla. – Strong soybean prices have helped lead a number of Oklahoma producers to double-crop soybeans this year, with the November Soybean contract peaking on March 10 before falling back this June to a futures price that still exceeds $10

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U.S. beef trade situation down for April but improving slowly overall

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Recent beef and cattle trade data shows a mixed bag of global market impacts, with total U.S. beef exports decreasing 5.3 percent in April compared to last year.

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Dairy herds expected to have decreasing effect on U.S beef production

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although beef, as a by-product of the dairy industry, rarely exhibits a major influence on dairy industry production decisions, it is important to note that dairy animals contribute a significant portion of total animal

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OSU Master Cattleman program just what Mary Elliott Perigo needed

Mon, Apr 25, 2016

WAKITA, Okla. – When tragedy struck, healthcare professional Mary Elliott Perigo was faced with the daunting prospect of gaining needed knowledge and expertise quickly to manage her family's commercial cow-calf operation, located north of Wakita,

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OSU livestock economist says beef herd expansion not over yet

Tue, Mar 15, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Are cattle market price adjustments in late 2015 a signal that beef herd expansion is mostly finished? An Oklahoma State University agricultural economist doesn't think so.

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Feeder and fed cattle markets returning to ‘normal’

Fri, Mar 4, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Producers can be forgiven if they seem to be experiencing a case of déjà vu, as feeder and fed cattle prices are currently at about the same levels as in late 2013 after a 26-month rollercoaster ride in the markets.

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Upcoming civic forum marks start of regional economic development project

Thu, Jan 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – A civic forum aimed at encouraging the public's input in the launch of a regional economic development initiative is set for February.

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Four Oklahoma counties chosen for national economic development initiative

Tue, Dec 8, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Four northeastern Oklahoma counties now form one of the newest regions selected for the national economic development program, "Stronger Economies Together."

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Rural economic development program seeking applications

Thu, Apr 2, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Communities interested in boosting their regional economic development prospects should apply now for the Stronger Economies Together program.

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