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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
Extension’s co-parenting outreach is all about children

Thu, Feb 9, 2017

The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service's co-parenting program isn't new – it's been around for more than 20 years – yet it continues to deliver fresh reserves of resilience and hope to divorcing and separated couples who remain committed to

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Cow-calf operators need to keep eye out for respiratory acidosis problems in newborns

Wed, Feb 8, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Animal genetics and cow-calf operators' best efforts at bull selection and heifer development aside, the birthing process still results in some newborn livestock needing assistance at calving time.

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Research on Oklahoma paddlefish going swimmingly

Wed, Feb 8, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – It looks like a dinosaur. It has the body composition of a shark. Its Pinocchio-nose is about a third the length of its body. It's a filter-feeding, migratory monster of freshwater. And, if you hook one, hold on because it will

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OK Farmers Market and Agritourism Conference and Expo slated Feb. 23

Mon, Feb 6, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you are a market vendor, farmers market manager, work in agritourism, belong to community support organizations or simply would like more information, make plans to attend the 3rd Annual Oklahoma Farmers Market and

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Feeding cattle candy helps save producers cash

Fri, Feb 3, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Some cattle eat grass, some eat corn and others have more of a sweet tooth they satisfy by chowing down on candy and pastries.

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One family’s farm story

Fri, Feb 3, 2017

As hard as it might be to imagine, 75-year-old Ruelle Kinslow's current Kingfisher County address is the only one he's ever known.

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Cardwell named head of national research lab at OSU

Fri, Feb 3, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Kitty Cardwell was appointed as the new director of the National Institute for Microbial Forensics and Food and Agricultural Biosecurity at Oklahoma State University.

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New NIMFFAB director Kitty Cardwell took scenic route to OSU

Fri, Feb 3, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Kitty Cardwell, the new director of the National Institute for Microbial Forensics and Food and Agricultural Biosecurity at Oklahoma State University, sits at her desk in the Henry Bellmon Research Center on a Tuesday morning

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