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Glance-N-Go app the best tool for aphid infestation

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

The best way to combat aphids is to use the Glance-N-Go smart phone app that was developed by OSU scientists several years ago to help producers determine if a grain sorghum field needs to be treated with insecticide from an infestation of aphids.

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Wheat harvest recap: the drought was ugly and a few other takeaways

Tue, Jul 12, 2022

OSU Extension specialists discuss how drought affected the 2022 Oklahoma wheat harvest.

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OSU virtual fencing research advancing with $1.4 million USDA grant

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Oklahoma State University researchers are taking their research on virtual fencing technology to the next level this fall thanks to a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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Women-only cattle camp empowers female ranchers

Wed, Jun 29, 2022

OSU Extension hosts its first-ever cattle camp exclusively for women, and participants discuss how the event benefits their ranching skills.

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Jumping worms are real and a threat to the garden

Fri, Jun 24, 2022

The Asian jumping worm and other non-native earthworms have negative effects on the environment.

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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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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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Best tips for avoiding summer mosquitoes

Thu, Jun 09, 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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OSU on the forefront of developing higher quality wheat

Tue, Jun 07, 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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Avoid crop pest invasions with frequent field checks

Mon, Jun 06, 2022

According to Tom Royer, integrated pest management coordinator at Oklahoma State University, fall armyworms are one of the pests that could be a concern for crops going into summer.

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