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OSU Extension offers great gardening resources

Wed, Apr 29, 2020

Oklahoma State University Extension has great, free resources for novice and seasoned gardeners.

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SUNUP to feature sneak peek of OSU virtual wheat tour

Fri, Apr 24, 2020

Social distancing mandates may have cancelled field days, but wheat growers can get a sneak peek of OSU's 2020 wheat tour virtually starting April 25 on the show.

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Be aware of livestock trauma after a wildfire

Thu, Apr 23, 2020

Livestock may suffer panic and confusion following a wildfire.

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Patch burning is conservation, economics done right

Mon, Apr 20, 2020

The shifting landscape mosaic promoted by patch burning more closely mimics Mother Nature, for which fire is vital for renewal.

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Fire, mixed-species grazing enhances livestock production in $10 million research project

Mon, Apr 20, 2020

The project will help agricultural land managers adopt practices that will increase food production and promote more sustainable rangelands.

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April is Made in Oklahoma Month

Wed, Apr 15, 2020

April is Made in Oklahoma Month, and the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center is encouraging Oklahomans to support local food companies, even during this time of national crisis.

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Oklahoma crop producers urged to be proactive

Fri, Apr 10, 2020

Soil temperatures and other weather conditions indicate most Oklahoma crop producers wanting to plant corn should do so now.

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Firewise helps landowners be proactive during wildfire season

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Recommendations from the National Firewise Communities helps landowners be proactive against wildfires.

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Safe water, food and medicine important after wildfire

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Safe water, food and medications are important following a wildfire.

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OSU ag collects, donates PPE supplies for health care providers

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has caused international shortages of critical personal protective equipment. People around the world are responding to significant needs by donating gloves, masks, face shields and other necessary supplies to help keep health care professionals, patients and families safe during these unprecedented times.

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Q&A: Impacts of COVID-19 on the Food Industry

Tue, Mar 17, 2020

Can the coronavirus be transmitted through food or packaging? There has been no evidence that food or food packaging is a likely source or route of transmission for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), according to the World Health Organization, the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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USDA deputy undersecretary of food safety to visit OSU

Fri, Mar 13, 2020

A Cowboy alumna, Brashears is the highest-ranking food safety official in USDA.

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