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Get creative with OSU’s watercolor or outdoor design classes

Oklahoma State University and the OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture are offering two creative opportunities this summer. Landscape Watercolor for Relaxation is a three-week, beginner-friendly online course. The second option
Get creative with OSU’s watercolor or outdoor design classes
Mineral feeding protocols key for beef cows on lush forage

Mon, Oct 3, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cattle producers looking to use forage as cheap winter feed for their beef cows need to practice sound mineral feeding protocols to reduce the risk of grass tetany next spring.

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History may not be repeating itself with heavier cattle carcass weights

Mon, Oct 3, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Ample supplies of feeder cattle and favorable feeder prices should encourage feedlots to maintain a high turnover rate and avoid the wreck that resulted from extremely heavy carcass weights last year.

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Boomerang offspring can affect parents’ retirement

Fri, Sep 30, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many years, parents have juggled sporting events, music practice, curfew violations and high insurance premiums on teenaged drivers. Now with the kids out of the house, it is the perfect time to invest more into retirement

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Global Horticulture Conference slated at OSU

Fri, Sep 30, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you have ever wanted to learn about global horticulture, but do not have a passport, or simply do not have the time to hop on a plane and fly half way around the world, make plans to attend the upcoming Global Horticulture

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Field tour to feature fire, wildlife, timber and cattle

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Fire is nothing new to Oklahoma. Throughout history, the land has been burned by Native Americans, sparked by lightning, lit from a campfire or ignited by a prescribed fire.

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Free educational conference to feature international cattle handling and stockmanship expert

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. –Dr. Tom Noffsinger, international cattle handling and stockmanship expert, will make a return trip to Oklahoma this fall to headline the Merck Animal Health and Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Chisholm Trail

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Landowners may be accidentally poisoning wildlife

Wed, Sep 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cool evenings and warm days are a sure sign autumn is here, which means hunting seasons are blasting off in Oklahoma. But, high humidity and warm temperatures this time of year may be contributing to the accidental poisoning of

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The ‘green’ facts of grass versus grain when finishing beef cattle

Wed, Sep 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is a "green" discussion that continues to raise its head periodically. What is better for the environment: Grass-finished or grain-finished beef cattle?

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4-H’er overcomes obstacles in the show ring and in life

Wed, Sep 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Shelby Frost has an infectious laugh and a smile that will light up a room. But when she is in the show ring with her sheep, she is all business and ready to face any obstacle head on.

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