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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
Think twice about gifts of clothing for the holidays

Fri, Dec 2, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – As you make out your holiday shopping list, you are sure to find a variety of things on it. Some popular items may include toys, household items or electronics.

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Medication safety during the holiday travel season

Fri, Dec 2, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When you are scrambling to get on the road or rushing to prepare your home to host family and friends for the holidays, managing your medications is an easy detail to overlook.

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Wood burning stoves offer heating alternative

Thu, Dec 1, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – As temperatures continue to drop, wood burning stoves will get more and more action.

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Options exist to control Hessian fly problems in wheat

Thu, Dec 1, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Occurrences of Hessian fly have been found in southwestern Oklahoma winter wheat this fall, making it important for producers to identify field infestations and strategies that can assist in managing the pest next year.

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Carbon sequestration a positive aspect of beef cattle grazing grasslands

Thu, Dec 1, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Beef cattle grazing on grass pastures might not be the first thing people think of when discussing the subject of combatting greenhouse gas emissions, but it is an agricultural practice providing significant dividends to the

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Life lessons in the woods

Wed, Nov 30, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – He plays soccer, basketball and baseball. He's not a bad golfer and takes pride in being tough to tackle on the football field.

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Laverne 4-H’ers show appreciation for local veterans

Wed, Nov 30, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The sun is barely peeking over the horizon as members of the Laverne Sr. and Jr. 4-H Clubs gather to unfurl about 40 American flags and place them at businesses along the main street of this small town in far northwest Oklahoma

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Christmas trees in Oklahoma

Tue, Nov 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma Christmas tree growers can pick any of the native adapted species of tree to grow and sell.

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History of the Christmas tree

Tue, Nov 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The sight and smell of real Christmas trees gives us a reminder of many happy moments in the past, along with the promise of the bright future that spring is sure to bring

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All that is left is the tree

Tue, Nov 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The presents have all been opened. There are no more candied yams to stuff in your mouth. All of your company has left, and the Christmas decorations have been boxed up until next year.

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