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Why are migratory bird populations declining? OSU researchers seek answers

OSU researchers investigate why migratory bird populations are declining and how species-focused conservation can help protect them.
Why are migratory bird populations declining? OSU researchers seek answers
Fund established to help 4-H families with wildfire recovery

Fri, Apr 20, 2018

The Oklahoma 4-H Foundation has established a fund to which people can donate in an effort to help 4-H families affected by the wildfires.

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Safe water, food and medicine important after wildfire

Fri, Apr 20, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (April 20, 2018) – After a wildfire, the safety of water and food as well as medications are at the top of the priority list for affected families.

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OSU Cooperative Extension is a great place to volunteer

Fri, Apr 20, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – (April 20, 2018) Volunteer. According to the dictionary, a volunteer is a person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses a willingness to undertake a service, such as volunteering for military service, or one who renders a

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Undergraduate Research Program elevates OSU’s agriculture programs

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

The Undergraduate Research Program is a collaborative effort between Oklahoma State University's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station.

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State agencies hosting April 24 wildfire-related informational meeting in Woodward

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

WOODWARD, Oklahoma (April 19, 2018) – Agricultural producers affected by the recent wildfires should attend an April 24 fire informational meeting sponsored by the USDA Farm Service Agency and Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.

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Be cautious with what is coming in with donated hay

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

The wildfires, combined with the yearlong drought, have left a lot of producers relying on hay from other areas to feed their livestock. During the last major fire outbreak, donations were very generous and hay was shipped in from various locations

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Wildfire-related livestock losses may qualify for financial assistance program

Wed, Apr 18, 2018

WOODWARD, Oklahoma (April 18, 2018) – Livestock producers who lost animals to recent wildfires may qualify for the USDA Farm Service Agency's Livestock Indemnity Program.

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2018 Animal Science Weekend

Wed, Apr 18, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 18, 2018) The 2018 Animal Science Weekend was held April 5th – April 8th, 2018 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK. The Animal Science Weekend is held annually in the spring, providing alumni an opportunity

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It is time to start making spring garden preparations

Tue, Apr 17, 2018

With spring-like temperatures finally on the horizon, Oklahoma gardeners are anxious to start prepping for spring vegetable gardening season.

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