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Mafi honored by the American Meat Science Association

Gretchen Mafi, professor and the Ralph and Leila Boulware Endowed Chair in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Animal and Food Sciences, recently received two honors from the American Meat Science Association for her leadership in student
Mafi honored by the American Meat Science Association
Lincoln County Extension helps Iowa Tribe youth learn how cool pumpkins (and the kids themselves) really are

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

TRYON, Oklahoma – Kitchen safety, good nutrition, gardening for food and Native American history were all on the menu Nov. 14 as Iowa Tribe youth working with the Lincoln County Extension Office used the making of pumpkin bread to develop lifelong

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CASNR Student participates in year-long CABLE leadership training

Tue, Nov 14, 2017

The U.S. Department of Agriculture funded a new project to create a nationwide organization of universities to train future bioeconomy workforce. The project, Consortium for Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Education, is a partnership of 20 colleges

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Abundant forage providing flexibility to Oklahoma cattle producers

Mon, Nov 13, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Abundant standing forage in state pastures may help cattle producers reduce hay needs and moderate cow costs this winter.

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2017 AQHA Reserve World Champions

Mon, Nov 13, 2017

The 2017 Oklahoma State University Horse Judging Team had a great season, finishing up as the 2017 AQHA Reserve World Champion Team Overall! They were 1st in halter, 3rd in performance, and 3rd in reasons.

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Oklahoma moves up in national rankings as cotton producer

Fri, Nov 10, 2017

ALTUS, Oklahoma – The USDA November Crop Production Report indicates Oklahoma is now the nation's fourth-leading producer of cotton with an estimated crop of 1.1 million bales, but that figure comes with an asterisk.

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Hughes County 4-H’ers making a difference in Africa

Thu, Nov 9, 2017

CALVIN, Okla. – For many Oklahoma youth, Kenya is simply a spot on a map in Africa they may have learned about in geography class. But for 4-H Club members in Calvin, Oklahoma, it's a place nearly 9,000 miles away from their small community in

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Protect future yields and protein content in Clearfield wheat this fall

Wed, Nov 8, 2017

ENID, Oklahoma – For Oklahoma wheat growers who are battling feral rye and jointed goatgrass incursions, wheat variety selection can be a particularly important consideration when trying to produce a crop with sufficient yields and protein content.

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Economics show Oklahoma wheat growers must maximize yields and protein content in their crop

Wed, Nov 8, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – It is no secret wheat prices have been less than stellar overall in recent years, but that only underscores the need for wheat growers to do what they can to produce as competitive a product as possible.

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Bullish feeder cattle markets providing opportunities for beef producers

Fri, Nov 3, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Feeder cattle markets have stayed stronger than most analysts expected this fall, offering a number of opportunities for all types of cattle producers.

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Nighttime versus daytime feeding influences time of calving

Fri, Nov 3, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Supervision of calving process is best accomplished during daylight hours but Mother Nature and mama cows are not always so inclined, meaning cow-calf operators need to stack the odds in their favor.

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