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OSU Extension partners with other agencies to host free Oklahoma Recycling Festival in El Reno

The third annual Oklahoma Recycling Festival will provide Oklahomans a chance to recycle household items that can be hard to recycle. The free event will be held on Nov. 14 at the Canadian County Expo and Event Center in El Reno, Oklahoma.
OSU Extension partners with other agencies to host free Oklahoma Recycling Festival in El Reno
FAPC delivers food safety tips to the Thanksgiving table

Tue, Nov 13, 2018

The holiday season is officially here and Thanksgiving Day is quickly approaching. While many Oklahomans will be preparing holiday meals for their families and friends, the risk of food poisoning is lurking. Oklahoma State University's Robert M.

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Below-average steer slaughter numbers for year rising late in 2018

Mon, Nov 12, 2018

Steer slaughter has averaged 51.6 percent of total cattle slaughter so far this year, down from 52.9 percent of total cattle slaughter in 2017.

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Calculation of livestock’s winter feed needs a must for cow-calf producers

Mon, Nov 12, 2018

Snowy weather has swept southward through the Great Plains, reminding cow-calf producers that winter hay feeding has come to Oklahoma, or soon will be.

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Corteva Agriscience recognized for its support of OSU Student Success Center

Mon, Nov 12, 2018

CASNR believes in the value of hands-on education and the importance of a well-rounded student experience, and – thanks in no small part to Corteva Agriscience's support – the Student Success Center is able to fulfill its vital role in helping

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OSU researchers show it is possible to eat meat and remain ecofriendly

Tue, Nov 6, 2018

Recently published research by OSU agricultural economics experts showed an average household willing to spend just $20 annually on carbon offsets can achieve a carbon footprint similar to a vegetarian and continue eating conventionally raised beef.

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Chute-side vaccine cooler a useful tool for cattle producers

Wed, Oct 31, 2018

Studies show respiratory disease in cattle – also known as BRD, shipping fever or pneumonia – may cost the U.S. cattle industry more than $2 billion annually.

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Fall home maintenance must-dos

Wed, Oct 31, 2018

Use fall Daylight Saving Time as a reminder to do routine, but important home maintenance activities.

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National Diabetes Month spotlights gestational diabetes

Wed, Oct 31, 2018

November is National Diabetes Month, marking an important opportunity to bring attention to this chronic condition and the ways it impacts people's health and quality of life. Type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes are common forms of the disease.

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