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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
SUNUP to air wildfire special Jan. 27 weekend

Wed, Jan 24, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Jan. 24, 2018) – A chain dragging down the highway. A cigarette butt tossed out the window. A spark from a grill.

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Producers urged to take part in 2017 Census of Agriculture

Wed, Jan 24, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Jan. 24, 2018) – Oklahoma producers large and small, rural and urban, are encouraged to participate in the 2017 Census of Agriculture. The deadline for turning in the census questionnaire is Feb. 5.

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OSU researchers sniff out novel approach to studying animal habitat

Tue, Jan 23, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – His name is Copper and he is a hound dog. An unforgettable scene from the early 80's animated movie, The Fox and the Hound, shows Copper actively sniffing his surroundings in search of Todd, the movie's co-star.

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OSU’s Pecan Management Course set to begin Feb. 27

Fri, Jan 19, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you have an interest in learning more about pecans and what it takes to grow them, mark your calendar for the 2018 Fundamentals of Pecan Management course offered by Oklahoma State University.

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Prepare a calving kit before spring calving season begins

Fri, Jan 19, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – It may be the heart of winter but now is the time for cow-calf operators to put together supplies and equipment that will be needed to assist heifers and cows in need of help when spring calving occurs.

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Re-warming methods for cold-stressed newborn calves

Fri, Jan 19, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Though winter has been relatively mild in Oklahoma to date outside of a few brutally cold days, some calves likely will be born during a wintry blast yet to come, and that means producers may be faced with the challenge of

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Many aspects in measuring cow-calf production efficiency

Fri, Jan 19, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – While economic efficiency measures focus on optimal use of inputs relative to the value of outputs in cow-calf operations, changes in output values or input costs can lead to improved returns due solely to changing market

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Revisiting the Veterinary Feed Directive one year later

Fri, Jan 19, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – When stricter federal guidelines on the use of some antibiotics for food animals went into effect last year, producers all over the nation, including Jerry Meek in Ada, had a decision to make. Should he spend the time and

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OSU/A&M Regents approve personnel actions; Doye to head Cooperative Extension

Fri, Jan 19, 2018

Numerous Oklahoma State University personnel actions were approved during the OSU/A&M Board of Regents meeting Friday in Okmulgee, including the naming of Damona Doye as associate vice president, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. She becomes

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Finish what you start: OSU graduate walks across stage 48 years after earning degree

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – Jerry Ott, a humble family man who uses words like honor, respect, responsibility and service, has worn many hats over the years.

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