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Ferguson College doctoral student creating innovative crop production solutions

Nearly 8,000 miles away from his home state of Punjab, India, fourth-generation farmer Harsanjam Singh is leaving his mark through research in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture. Formerly a master's student and now a
Ferguson College doctoral student creating innovative crop production solutions
RSVP now to attend April 4 OSU Crop Production Clinic in Guymon

Mon, Mar 26, 2018

GUYMON, Oklahoma (March 25, 2018) – Agricultural producers in northwestern Oklahoma and surrounding regions should register now to attend the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service's 19th Annual Crop Production Clinic in Guymon.

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Protect future yields and protein content in Clearfield wheat this fall

Wed, Nov 8, 2017

ENID, Oklahoma – For Oklahoma wheat growers who are battling feral rye and jointed goatgrass incursions, wheat variety selection can be a particularly important consideration when trying to produce a crop with sufficient yields and protein content.

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Economics show Oklahoma wheat growers must maximize yields and protein content in their crop

Wed, Nov 8, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – It is no secret wheat prices have been less than stellar overall in recent years, but that only underscores the need for wheat growers to do what they can to produce as competitive a product as possible.

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Do not feed the weeds

Wed, Nov 1, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Weeds are the enemy of any healthy crop and they can be difficult, frustrating adversaries. But, producers keeping a sharp eye on both the yield and the quality of their wheat crops are not heading into battle powerless.

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Breeding wheat varieties for protein? Not so fast

Wed, Oct 18, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University wheat breeder Brett Carver does not resemble the stereotypical image of a mad scientist at work. However, he and the rest of the OSU Wheat Improvement Team, an interdisciplinary team of researchers,

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OSU Winter Crops Herbicide Symptomology Clinic set for Nov. 3

Sun, Oct 15, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Agricultural producers looking to be get a firsthand look at key visual symptoms of common herbicides on winter wheat and canola should plan now to attend the Nov. 3 Oklahoma State University Winter Crops Herbicide

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Balancing yield and protein content in a wheat crop

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – With Oklahoma wheat producers heading into another growing season, the bottom line will be top of mind, as always, and for many, that means focusing squarely on yield, yield, yield.

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Lonerider completes trio of 2017 OSU wheat releases

Wed, Aug 2, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – With planting season fast approaching, wheat producers now have one more variety to consider as Oklahoma State University's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources released Lonerider.

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Test for nitrate levels before cutting summer annuals for hay

Tue, Jul 11, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Hot summer weather means Oklahoma forage producers should be testing their summer annuals before cutting them for hay, especially for those areas of the state suffering from drought conditions.

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Register now to attend July 17 Oklahoma Crops Conference in Alva

Mon, Jul 10, 2017

ALVA, Okla. – Crop producers working in northwestern Oklahoma should register now to attend the July 17 Oklahoma Crops Conference in Alva.

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