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Mafi honored by the American Meat Science Association

Gretchen Mafi, professor and the Ralph and Leila Boulware Endowed Chair in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Animal and Food Sciences, recently received two honors from the American Meat Science Association for her leadership in student
Mafi honored by the American Meat Science Association
Oklahoma beef producers facing coronavirus disruptions head on

Wed, May 20, 2020

Meat plant closings, market disruptions and the slow recovery in cattle prices this spring – largely attributable to the coronavirus pandemic – have hit beef producers hard, with those in the Oklahoma Panhandle being among the most significantly

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Registration open for CFAP webinars answering key questions about agricultural assistance program

Wed, May 20, 2020

Jointly hosted by USDA's Farm Service Agency and OSU Extension, the May 26 webinars will give farmers and ranchers an opportunity to hear from experts and ask questions before contacting their FSA county office about enrollment.

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Oklahoma beef producers facing coronavirus disruptions head on

Wed, May 20, 2020

Meat plant closings, market disruptions and the slow recovery in cattle prices this spring – largely attributable to the coronavirus pandemic – have hit beef producers hard, with those in the Oklahoma Panhandle being among the most significantly

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Physical conditioning important for previously idle horses

Thu, May 14, 2020

Horses are equine athletes that must be properly conditioned to perform as needed. Too much exercise, too soon, can be detrimental to animal well-being.

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Larry and Kayleen Ferguson began their path together at OSU

Thu, May 14, 2020

Larry and Kayleen Ferguson met while students at OSU in the mid-1970s, believe in giving back to their alma mater and have supported many programs at OSU, including animal sciences and athletics.

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Fergusons' $50 million gift to OSU Agriculture is rooted in their desire to feed the world

Thu, May 14, 2020

Kayleen and Larry Fergusons' historic $50 million gift leads to a new name and a brighter future for OSU agriculture.

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Cattle producers lunchtime series launches

Wed, May 13, 2020

Free webinars available for ranchers that will cover cattle production, management and marketing tips.

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