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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
Native Plants Conference slated May 31

Tue, May 2, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Those who are interested in learning more about native plants will soon have an opportunity to do so.

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Treatment protocol plan a valuable management tool for cow-calf operations too

Mon, May 1, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is "calf-working time" in Oklahoma, which should serve as a valuable reminder for producers to get with their veterinarians to review, revise or – if one does not exist – develop a treatment protocol plan for their

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Remember proper injection sites when working calves

Fri, Apr 28, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – May is here and with it many cow-calf operations will be "working" the calves, castrating the males, immunizing one and all against blackleg, and in some situations, vaccinating the younglings for respiratory diseases.

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Continued strong domestic and export beef demand expected for cattle industry

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The cattle industry in general and feedlots in particular have done a good job managing growing livestock supplies for most of the last year, helping to minimize supply pressure coming to bear on cattle markets in the coming

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Through tragedy, the Oklahoma standard shines bright

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma standard. This is a phrase that weaves itself into conversations when Oklahomans are looking directly into the face of adversity – and even when they are not. Whether spoken by those who are in need of help, or

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Sydney Stewart awarded Fulbright for research in Germany

Mon, Apr 24, 2017

Sydney Stewart, an undergraduate student at Oklahoma State University, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Award to conduct research in Germany during the 2017-2018 academic year. The Fulbright program places U.S. students in countries around

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Musk thistles may be a blooming weed problem for some Oklahoma pastures

Fri, Apr 21, 2017

PURCELL, Okla. – Musk thistle may present a certain showy appearance – red-purple flowers and very spiny leaves and stem – but it is a weed nonetheless, and therefore unwanted in pasture and range sites.

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Chinese market likely a key component to future expansion of U.S. beef exports

Fri, Apr 21, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – It has been sort of the ultimate tease to the U.S. beef industry since the fall of 2016: The Chinese government's expressed willingness to open China to American-produced beef.

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OSU’s Dave Shideler receives regional recognition for his economic development efforts

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University agricultural economist Dave Shideler is the 2017 recipient of the Southern Agricultural Economics Association's Extension Individual Program Award for his work in economic and rural development.

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OSU, public libraries team up to bridge ‘digital divide’ in rural Oklahoma

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and public libraries in four Oklahoma towns are joining forces to provide broadband access to residents in some of the state's more rural areas.

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