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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
Gardeners must take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses

Mon, Jul 31, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – It takes standing outside only a short time to get the full effect of the summer season. While many gardeners enjoy their time in the garden, extreme temperatures can lead to heat-related illnesses.

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Foreign production info negatively affects recent wheat market rally

Mon, Jul 31, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – A recent rally in the wheat marketplace was met with widespread enthusiasm by agricultural producers, and then it evaporated like early morning dew on a hot summer day.

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OSU Cooperative Extension professionals honored

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. - The Oklahoma Association of Extension Agriculture Agents honored its own in July, for excellence of service and commitment to the land-grant mission of helping to improve the quality of life for Oklahomans.

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Mentor program expands mission

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Gathered in a conference room in Martin Regional Library in Tulsa, surrounded by their friends and family, local high school students were battling it out "Shark Tank" style.

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Taylor inducted into Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – This Stephens County 4-H'er grew up in the 4-H program, tagging along with her older sister and brother to various activities. At the ripe old age of 5, Emily Taylor had no idea she wasn't a "real 4-H'er."

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Sestak inducted into Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – When he was 9 years old, Lincoln County 4-H'er Jacob Sestak was in his elementary school helping decorate for National 4-H Week. As he hung posters about leadership, citizenship, public speaking and other projects, he was

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Calming those new-school-year jitters

Wed, Jul 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – When the new school year begins this fall, there is bound to be lots of excitement, but also some nerves for both students and their parents.

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Breakfast helps set the stage for academic success

Wed, Jul 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Mornings during the school year can be a hectic blur for both parents and students trying to get out the door, but that should not be an excuse to skip breakfast.

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College students should budget, too

Wed, Jul 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is true, college students are not known for having a lot of money, but that does not take away the need for a budget. In fact, it may be even more important to know how much is coming in and going out of the bank account.

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For parents, empty nest can be full of promise

Wed, Jul 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – What's next? That is the looming question many Oklahoma families will face this fall when they usher the youngest child out of the house and, in a moment of hand-wringing fear and giddy excitement, officially empty the

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