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OSU Rodeo’s Bush living the ‘cowboy way of life’ ahead of his 8th Cowboy Stampede

Joby Bush, OSU Rodeo assistant coach, will be involved in his eighth Cowboy Stampede this year — five as a competitor and three as a coach. The event is Oct. 15-17 at the Payne County Expo Center.
OSU Rodeo’s Bush living the ‘cowboy way of life’ ahead of his 8th Cowboy Stampede
Oklahoma’s premier 2017 peanut event set for March 23

Mon, Feb 27, 2017

ALTUS, Okla. – Peanut experts will provide updates on everything from variety and market type selection to industry insights at the 2017 Peanut EXPO on March 23, taking place at the Southwest Technology Center in Altus.

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Various factors add up to determine bred cow value

Fri, Feb 24, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Research by Oklahoma State University's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources examining 15 years of auction data relative to the value of bred cows indicates beef herd expansion is still going strong.

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Scott helps food business dreams come true

Fri, Feb 24, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – When you walk into Darren Scott's office, one of the first things you may notice is the brain sitting on a shelf. It is not in a jar full of formaldehyde, but rather the gummy, edible variety. However, this "office accessory"

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Another drought? Well, maybe.

Thu, Feb 23, 2017

Say the word drought and for some people it immediately conjures up images of long, hot summers or, for others, it may trigger reminders of the brutal 1930s Dust Bowl. However, the hard, uncomfortable truth is Oklahoma is always a few weeks away

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The Mitchell name has a familiar ring to it at OSU

Fri, Feb 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Earl Mitchell walked through the door and into his office at Oklahoma State University for the first time in 1967. Just another day for most on the Stillwater campus, but Mitchell was making history.

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Pilot program eases disposal of prescription and over-the-counter medications

Fri, Feb 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – A new pilot program in four Oklahoma communities is helping residents properly dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications – a move that not only enhances safety in the home, but also is good for the environment.

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Early trailblazers helped ensure Extension serves all Oklahomans

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – For more than 100 years, the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service has been fulfilling its mission of enhancing the lives of all Oklahomans.

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Small flock biosecurity important to protect against avian influenza

Wed, Feb 15, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak that became the largest animal health emergency in U.S. history may have subsided, but vigilance is still needed.

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New season of Oklahoma Gardening underway

Mon, Feb 13, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – With a full season under her belt, Casey Hentges, host of Oklahoma Gardening, is excited to be underway with her second season on the popular OETA television program.

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