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Oklahoma Well Owner Network to host second Get Well-Informed free water testing day

The Oklahoma Well Owner Network program offered through Oklahoma State University Extension and OSU’s Oklahoma Water Resources Center will host a “Get Well-Informed” free well water testing event for residents in 14 counties across southeast
Oklahoma Well Owner Network to host second Get Well-Informed free water testing day
Master Irrigator Program to begin its third year

Tue, Nov 15, 2022

The third year of the Master Irrigator Program will take place in January 2023 in Goodwell. Irrigation experts will teach producers and other industry professionals techniques that are efficient and cost-effective.

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Oklahoma water center aims to conserve water through cover crops

Thu, Aug 11, 2022

The Oklahoma Water Resources Center at Oklahoma State University is teaming up with Texas A&M University for a $1.7 million project to study the benefits of regenerative agriculture in Oklahoma and Texas.

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USDA-ARS and OWRC scientists improving water control structures

Fri, Jul 29, 2022

As part of a five-year U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service project, an American-made drone called Goose has been flying over Oklahoma dams, capturing images of the dams and their surroundings to create 3-D models that can be

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OSU Master Irrigator Program open to producers

Tue, Jan 18, 2022

Oklahoma State University is providing four days of advanced training and education on irrigation strategies, tools and management in the Master Irrigator Program in January and February.

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Water Resources Center part of five-year USDA dam project

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

The Oklahoma Water Resources Center has contracted with the Hydraulic Engineering Research Unit to participate in a five-year research grant to update tools and guidelines regarding flood control structures.

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Summer pond maintenance saves on costly repairs

Thu, Jul 8, 2021

Marley Beem, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist, recommends routine pond maintenance every summer to avoid more expensive, long-term repairs.

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2021 drought outlook calls for smart irrigation strategy

Thu, May 13, 2021

OSU Extension water resource specialists discuss how producers should prepare for the upcoming irrigation season as the threat of drought lingers.

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OSU scientists studying ways to improve water conservation in flood irrigation systems

Fri, Mar 6, 2020

While a number of producers take advantage of more advanced technologies that make irrigation scheduling easier, flood irrigation still accounts for about 43% of total irrigation water applications in the United States,

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