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Oklahoma State webinar to focus on CFAP 2 eligibility for sheep and goat producers

Wed, Sep 30, 2020

The Zoom webinar is free and will take place at 6 p.m. CDT. Pre-registration is required and can be done online.

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Signup for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program expansion now in effect

Fri, Sep 25, 2020

CFAP 2 upports row crops, livestock, specialty crops, dairy, aquaculture and additional commodities. Eligible producers can sign up through Dec. 11.

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Fall gardening made easier

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Tips to prepare for fall gardening.

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Fresh herbs maintain flavor better when frozen, not dried

Fri, Sep 18, 2020

Freezing fresh herbs preserves the flavor better than drying.

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OSU releases bumper crop of wheat varieties

Wed, Sep 16, 2020

Each of the five new cultivars plays up certain strengths and traits, targeted to specific areas of the state.

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Registration open for initial OSU Extension Beginning Farmer Workshops

Tue, Sep 15, 2020

Workshops will begin at the Oklahoma County Extension Office in Oklahoma City. Participants can attend all three events for a onetime fee of $25.

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Ripening tomatoes indoors extends fresh flavor longer

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Green tomatoes can be ripened indoors after cold weather arrives.

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Free environmental law enforcement training available

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

Free seminar offered for environmental law enforcement.

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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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