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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
Red River Crops Conference Jan. 23-24 in Childress, Texas

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

The collaborative effort by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and Texas AgriLife Extension alternates between Oklahoma and Texas annually.

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2018 farm bill a lot like the 2014 version, but with some key changes

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Legislation maintains a strong safety net for the farm economy, invests in critical agricultural research and will promote agriculture exports through robust trade programs.

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BQA in place and ready to help with beef packer certification requirements

Wed, Dec 19, 2018

Several beef packers have announced recently they will be requiring Beef Quality Assurance certification from their suppliers of fed cattle.

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OSU’s Joe Schatzer honored for enhancing students’ learning experiences

Wed, Dec 5, 2018

A 36-year faculty member, the agricultural economics professor has been heralded by generations of students for his emphasis on advising and teaching.

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Below-average steer slaughter numbers for year rising late in 2018

Mon, Nov 12, 2018

Steer slaughter has averaged 51.6 percent of total cattle slaughter so far this year, down from 52.9 percent of total cattle slaughter in 2017.

News TopicsOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural EconomicsAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesCattleAgricultureLivestock Markets
Calculation of livestock’s winter feed needs a must for cow-calf producers

Mon, Nov 12, 2018

Snowy weather has swept southward through the Great Plains, reminding cow-calf producers that winter hay feeding has come to Oklahoma, or soon will be.

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Corteva Agriscience recognized for its support of OSU Student Success Center

Mon, Nov 12, 2018

CASNR believes in the value of hands-on education and the importance of a well-rounded student experience, and – thanks in no small part to Corteva Agriscience's support – the Student Success Center is able to fulfill its vital role in helping

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