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Consumers can cut utility bills by conserving water at home

Fri, Dec 03, 2021

OSU Extension offers tips for conserving water at home.

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Oklahoma weather disrupted soybean production

Tue, Nov 23, 2021

The more quickly developing double-crop varieties were less affected by the September weather than the slower developing full-season varieties.

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Private applicators should assess their CEU status

Mon, Nov 22, 2021

Many private applicators will need to collect 16 hours of pesticide continuing education units between now and December 2023.

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Oh, deer: changing seasons require driving caution

Fri, Nov 19, 2021

Drivers need to pay more attention to deer crossing Oklahoma roads while the animals are listening to other instincts this time of year, said Dwayne Elmore, Oklahoma State University Extension wildlife management specialist.

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What causes post-meal drowsiness on Thanksgiving day?

Wed, Nov 17, 2021

Darren Scott, food scientist at the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center at Oklahoma State University, explains why people feel tired after eating the Thanksgiving meal.

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In a La Nina winter, brace for impact

Mon, Nov 15, 2021

The official NOAA winter outlook predicts another La Nina weather pattern for 2022, and OSU Extension specialists advise how to prepare livestock for the unpredictable season ahead.

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Fighting food insecurity during the holidays

Fri, Nov 12, 2021

Not everyone can enjoy a big Thanksgiving dinner,. 4-H’ers across the state are trying to help with food drives for community food banks and pantries. You can help, too.

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No surprises with 2021 Oklahoma cotton harvest

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Summertime weather conditions that started dry but got a much-needed boost from abundant July rainfall helped southwestern Oklahoma’s cotton crop recover nicely in time for fall harvest.

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How to transition potted plants indoors for winter

Wed, Nov 10, 2021

Plants that have spent the summer on the patio should be slowly acclimated to indoor temperatures and lighting.

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Small communities seek resources to improve water infrastructure

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

The Oklahoma Water Resources Center at Oklahoma State University aims to address the challenges small communities face in updating their water and wastewater systems.

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Tips homeowners can use to prep landscapes for winter

Wed, Oct 27, 2021

Winter landscape tips for homeowners.

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Cracking the case on rural well water

Wed, Oct 20, 2021

Rural residents who rely on private well systems should regularly test their water for harmful materials or contaminants.

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