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OSU alum chooses the road less traveled

Mon, Jun 14, 2021

Oklahoma State University alumnus Jonathan Armbruster has made the bold career choice to become a fifth-generation farmer on his family's farm in Burlington, Oklahoma.

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Vacation plans should include landscape care

Mon, Jun 14, 2021

Tips to care for the landscape while on vacation.

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Insect control key to successful double-crop soybean management

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Soybeans planted after wheat are vulnerable to several insect pests, but most especially defoliating caterpillars and grasshoppers.

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No Man's Land Reclamation

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

OSU research uncovers key to sustainability through OSU SMARTFARM

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Wet and weedy bermudagrass pastures in need of drier weather

Tue, Jun 08, 2021

Weed-control practices that typically would have already happened have been put off because of inclement weather.

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No 17-year cicadas for Oklahoma this summer

Mon, Jun 07, 2021

Eric Rebek, OSU entomology professor and Extension specialist, explains why Oklahoma will not experience the 17-year cicada phenomenon that much of the East Coast is seeing this summer.

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Pecan industry gathers for annual conference

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Registration is open for the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Annual Conference & Tradeshow June 10-12 in Broken Arrow.

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Farmers market season renewing community spirit statewide

Mon, May 24, 2021

Farmers markets generate economic development and hometown pride in communities. After COVID-19 reduced attendance in 2020, organizers are excited to welcome back customers and vendors.

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Keep watch on obese horses eating green forage

Tue, May 18, 2021

Obesity in horses is never a desired condition, but especially so for animals that have developed equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), a condition similar to Type II Diabetes in people.

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Oklahoma farmers need to assess the nitrogen needs of their crops

Thu, May 13, 2021

Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to recommend for either pre-emergence or in-season applications.

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2021 drought outlook calls for smart irrigation strategy

Thu, May 13, 2021

OSU Extension water resource specialists discuss how producers should prepare for the upcoming irrigation season as the threat of drought lingers.

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Festival to highlight benefits of composting

Thu, May 06, 2021

Festival at Will Rogers Gardens in Oklahoma City on May 22 will highlight the benefits of composting.

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