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Safeguard against imported fire ants when selling hay

There are 21 counties in Oklahoma under quarantine for imported fire ants
Safeguard against imported fire ants when selling hay
Foliar diseases seen in Oklahoma wheat as harvest nears

Mon, May 24, 2021

Wheat growers should consult with their OSU Extension county agricultural educator to determine the feasibility of possible management options to combat foliar diseases in their crop.

Plant and Soil SciencesDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyNews TopicsOSU ExtensionAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceCrops_Grains and Oilseeds__Wheatfoliar diseasesoklahoma
Broadband program signup to help rural communities

Thu, May 20, 2021

The COVID-19 stimulus bill included discounts for broadband service. Oklahoma State University agricultural economics professor Brian Whitacre is helping to spread the word.

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension ServicebroadbandNews TopicsRural DevelopmentAgricultural EconomicsOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Oklahoma Alfalfa Weevil Insecticide Resistance Study a statewide collaboration

Wed, May 19, 2021

Alfalfa weevils developing resistance to a given pyrethroid runs the risk of developing cross-resistance to all mode-of-action group three insecticides.

insect controlNews TopicsalfalfaOSU Extensionalfalfa weevilForageOSU AgricultureDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceCropsAg Research
Keep watch on obese horses eating green forage

Tue, May 18, 2021

Obesity in horses is never a desired condition, but especially so for animals that have developed equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), a condition similar to Type II Diabetes in people.

OSU ExtensionAnimal and Food SciencesHorsesNews TopicsOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceHorseForageOSU Agriculture
Oklahoma farmers need to assess the nitrogen needs of their crops

Thu, May 13, 2021

Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to recommend for either pre-emergence or in-season applications.

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceOSU AgricultureNews TopicsfertilizerCropsOSU Extensionsoil nitrogenPlant and Soil Sciences
Know your quality grades to get the most out of steak season

Tue, May 4, 2021

More than 98% of American households purchased meat in 2020, and 43% of Americans now buy more meat than before the pandemic.

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceOSU ExtensionsteakfoodBeefbeef cattleOSU AgricultureNews Topics