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Be vigilant for pecan weevil emergence

Wed, Sep 02, 2020

Pecan weevils cause two primary types of damage, depending on the stage of fruit development when the pests are active.

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Music major to microbrewery owner

Wed, Aug 26, 2020

Craig Wensell graduated from Oklahoma State in 1998 with a music performance degree before embarking on a journey that included a master’s in music performance, teaching at both the high school and collegiate level, and a tour with the Army in Afghanistan. Upon returning from Afghanistan, Wensell decided to go into home-brewing and has since started two successful businesses.

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OSU Extension specialist receives prestigious award

Tue, Aug 25, 2020

Hailin Zhang, OSU Extension specialist and Regents Professor, has received the Southern Region Excellence in Extension Award.

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Recent CFAP changes affect Oklahoma agricultural producers

Fri, Aug 14, 2020

Qualifying producers wishing to take part in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program have until Sept. 11 to apply, an extension of the date previously announced by USDA.

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Meating Oklahoma's Needs

Tue, Aug 11, 2020

Changes have been seen on a global scale for the past few months. As consumers learn to adapt and adjust to the outcomes of the pandemic, producers and workers in the meat industry especially have been impacted. The Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center offers resources for meat processing opportunities.

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OSU research seeks soil pH answers for wheat producers who also grow cotton

Mon, Aug 10, 2020

It takes 200-300 days for agricultural liming to effectively change soil pH in a field.

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Thinning a forest canopy can pay off big for landowners

Mon, Aug 10, 2020

The diversity allows a landowner to manage for many different possible land-use objectives, often on the same acreage.

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Getting a leg up on grasshoppers in the landscape

Wed, Aug 05, 2020

Grasshopper control is necessary in home landscapes and agricultural land.

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Pushing for Food Safety during a Pandemic

Tue, Aug 04, 2020

Amidst the recent changes created by the pandemic, a small sense of “normal” seems to be returning as the start of schools across the nation creeps closer. While food safety always is key when resuming the process of packing a student’s lunch, new tips and tricks can be employed this year to further promote food safety.

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Forage testing helps ensure future cattle nutrition needs are met

Fri, Jul 31, 2020

On average, nearly 40% of total operating costs in cow-calf enterprises are associated with animal nutrition.

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Oklahoma State University recommendations maximize alfalfa field productivity

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

Cattle grazing alfalfa pastures is a common sight and alfalfa hay generates $107.6 million annually to the Oklahoma economy.

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Mystery packages seed community with suspicion and risk

Tue, Jul 28, 2020

Although seeds may turn out to be harmless, they may also carry a potential threat to our country and our state’s soil and natural resources.

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