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Difficult calving may require help

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Difficult calving can have long-term health implications – potentially even be fatal – for a calf and its mom, Oklahoma State University Extension specialists said.

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After escaping Oregon wildfire, former OSU professors look to the future

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Thousands of people were forced to evacuate their homes in September as wildfires tore across the West Coast. Among them were Department of Plant Biology, Ecology and Evolution emeritus professor Dr. Michael Palmer and his wife, former OSU professor Dr. Suzanne McAlister.

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Oklahoma State’s Lambert named 2020 Whatley Award recipient

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Initiated in 1982, the award recognizes outstanding research contributions to the advancement of agricultural sciences.

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Oklahoma State’s Kakani awarded agricultural sciences honor

Tue, Nov 10, 2020

Kakani has more than 30 years of research experience and expertise in agronomy, crop physiology, remote sensing technology and crop growth modeling.

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Oklahoma wheat ‘ugly’ but weathers recent freezing rain fine

Tue, Nov 10, 2020

With only cosmetic damage incurred, wheat producers were mostly just elated to have some much-needed precipitation.

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FAPC and OKSBDC partner to support business growth

Wed, Nov 04, 2020

The Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center and the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center are working together to support entrepreneurial and small businesses in the state.

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Winterizing lawn and garden irrigation systems worth the effort

Tue, Nov 03, 2020

Importance of winterizing irrigation systems.

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Ranchers webinars to close year, begin 2021

Tue, Nov 03, 2020

The Ranchers Thursday Lunchtime series of teleconferences for the cattle industry will continue through the year-end holidays, Oklahoma State University Extension officials said.

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Be prepared for wildfire season

Mon, Nov 02, 2020

Tips for homeowners and landowners to prepare for wildfire season.

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Coffee roasting expert appointed to OSU advisory board

Thu, Oct 22, 2020

Sound businessman, innovator, visionary and strong entrepreneurial spirit are words to help describe the newest member of the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center advisory board. Appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate, Dan Jolliff, owner of U.S. Roaster Corp and Roasters Exchange in Oklahoma City, joins the 16-member Industry Advisory Committee to help oversee the center’s mission and vision.

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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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