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Bluemuda turfgrass research explores water savings and year-round green sports fields

Researchers at Oklahoma State University and Mississippi State University are evaluating bluemuda turfgrass, a bermudagrass and Kentucky bluegrass system designed to improve year-round turf quality, reduce irrigation needs and lower athletic field
Bluemuda turfgrass research explores water savings and year-round green sports fields
Oklahoma wheat harvest is 75% complete

Wed, Jun 22, 2022

Following a delay with heavy rains in early June, Oklahoma wheat harvest is finally well under way with 75% of the state harvested as of June 21.

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Use caution with poison hemlock, ivy and oak

Tue, Jun 21, 2022

Poison hemlock is one of the most toxic plants found in Oklahoma. Other plants of concern include poison ivy and poison oak.

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New series of free ranching webinars begins June 23

Fri, Jun 17, 2022

OSU Extension beef cattle specialists will host a series of seven webinars this summer to provide valuable information and education to Oklahoma farmers and ranchers.

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Thirsty crops still need more rain in western Oklahoma

Fri, Jun 17, 2022

Whether summer crops like cotton can be fully harvested this year in the Panhandle and southwest Oklahoma will depend on whether or not the two regions receive more rain.

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Honey bees are famous, but native bees are powerful pollinators

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

OSU Extension experts discuss how honey bees made headlines a few years ago and why people should respect and preserve native pollinators.

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Watch for heat stress in livestock as temps climb

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

OSU Extension specialist Paul Beck discusses how cattle and livestock suffer from heat stress and what can be done to prevent it as summer weather arrives.

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Landscape architecture students design and construct seating for Centennial Garden

Wed, Jun 15, 2022

Students accustomed to working with colored pencils in quiet studios got their hands dirty for a class project. Using power tools like drills, sanders, circular saws and nail guns, landscape architecture students took their outdoor seating designs

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Best tips for avoiding summer mosquitoes

Thu, Jun 9, 2022

The primary way to eliminate mosquitoes is to get rid of their breeding grounds, according to David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension consumer horticulturist. In other words, remove standing water from around your property.

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How to treat a tick bite and when to see a doctor

Tue, Jun 7, 2022

Wes Andrews, M.D. and chief of staff for OSU University Health Services, discusses how to treat tick bites and when infection from a tick bite demands medical attention.

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OSU on the forefront of developing higher quality wheat

Tue, Jun 7, 2022

At Oklahoma State University's recent Lahoma Field Day, wheat genetics chair Brett Carver explains how OSU is on the verge of releasing new wheat varieties with higher gluten quality.

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