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Watering tips to keep turfgrass healthy during the fall

Wed, Oct 21, 2020

Watering tips to keep grass healthy into the winter.

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Quality management specialist hired to serve Oklahoma’s food processing industry

Wed, Oct 21, 2020

The Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center understands this need and has partnered with the Small Business Development Center in Durant, Oklahoma, to hire a quality management specialist to serve the food processing industry in the state. Stephanie Baker, 2007 OSU food science graduate from Meeker, Oklahoma, will lead and manage quality, food safety and security programs for the Oklahoma food industries, as well as best manufacturing practices for product outputs and employee safe health practices.

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Responses needed for farmland leasing survey sent to Oklahoma agricultural producers

Mon, Oct 19, 2020

Producers are encouraged to respond by Nov. 10.

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Register now for Oct. 22 Specialty Crop CFAP webinar

Fri, Oct 16, 2020

The webinar will begin at noon. There is no cost to participate. Advance registration is required.

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Fall is a great time to add trees to the landscape

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Planting trees and shrubs in the fall allows time for root system to develop before winter arrives.

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Beef cattle nutrients enter new seasonal concerns

Wed, Oct 14, 2020

Nutrition requirements for beef cattle require a shift between seasons.

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Oklahoma wheat and canola producers should check for fall armyworms

Thu, Oct 08, 2020

Armyworms do not overwinter in Oklahoma, but until first frost occurs, keep a close eye on the status of crops.

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Oklahoma producers and OSU Extension teaming up to enhance farm financial programming

Thu, Oct 08, 2020

OSU Extension economists are working to recruit farmers and ranchers and help them complete beginning balance sheets.

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There’s a mouse in the house

Thu, Oct 08, 2020

Cooler weather sends mice scurrying to find indoor shelter.

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Garden activities still take place in the fall

Wed, Oct 07, 2020

Despite cooler temperatures, garden activities are still abundant in the fall.

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Plant propagation speeds up transplanting process

Wed, Oct 07, 2020

Plant propagation is the process of making new plants, and a great way for gardeners to get more out of their garden investment

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Fall leaves are a great resource for the landscape

Fri, Oct 02, 2020

Leaves are a valuable resource for the home landscape.

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