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Education tops the agenda at upcoming Sheep and Meat Goat Boot Camp

Small ruminant producers looking for ways to better manage their operations, or for those who are looking at getting into the business, can make plans to attend the upcoming 2026 Oklahoma Sheep and Meat Goat Boot Camp.
Education tops the agenda at upcoming Sheep and Meat Goat Boot Camp
OSU Extension Leadership Academy graduates gain tools to impact communities

Tue, Nov 12, 2024

The leadership development opportunity is open to OSU Extension county educators, district/area specialists and Community Nutrition Education Program coordinators.

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Hot and dry is the new normal as drought returns to impact Oklahoma agriculture

Mon, Oct 28, 2024

Many areas of Oklahoma are currently in drought, affecting cattle and crop operations.

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Calving Season – The Stakes are High

Tue, Oct 22, 2024

Calving is a major event in a farm's calendar. Dystocia (a difficult birth) and neonatal infection are the leading causes of calf loss, and preparation and adequate care before, during, and after birth are key to the success of any calving season

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Asian longhorned tick identified in Oklahoma

Tue, Sep 10, 2024

Originally from eastern Asia, the Asian longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis, has successfully established itself in Australia, New Zealand, several Pacific Region island nations, and now the United States. Detection of the tick in 2017 on a

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Apply now to Oklahoma Beef Quality Network for certified sales this fall

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Enrollment for the OQBN value-added program is open to cattle producers across the state.

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OSU Department of Agricultural Economics announces lineup for Rural Economic Outlook Conference

Mon, Aug 12, 2024

The one-day conference will feature speakers from the agricultural economics industry and the OSU Ferguson College of Agriculture.

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Livestock biosecurity can prevent disease on farms and ranches

Tue, Jul 23, 2024

Biosecurity is a key component to animal health and disease prevention on any livestock farm. Biosecurity is the most important measure to reduce and prevent diseases from spreading to any farm or ranch.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Ticks on Livestock

Sat, Jun 1, 2024

In Oklahoma, ticks are detected on livestock throughout the year, and tick-borne disease is commonly diagnosed. With milder winters and high humidity, tick numbers appear to be increasing across the state, so let Oklahoma State University summarize

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