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Multi-disciplinary project aims to predict stress in cattle

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

As part of a multi-disciplinary project, Oklahoma State University researchers are studying stress conditions in moderate-growth and high-growth cattle to identify differences between them when stressed.

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Pecan projection looks promising for the fall harvest

Fri, Oct 20, 2023

Oklahoma's pecan harvest is looking good with an estimated 22,000 pounds expected.

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Oklahoma Water Resources Center to offer free water well testing

Tue, Oct 17, 2023

The Oklahoma Well Owner Network Program has kicked off for the 2023-24 season, and program coordinators are seeking out communities that need help with well water testing.

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Southern land-grant universities making turf fields safe

Fri, Sep 22, 2023

Oklahoma State University is one of several southern land-grant universities improving turfgrass conditions to keep athletes safer this football season.

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Male tarantulas on the prowl this fall season

Mon, Sep 18, 2023

Sightings of tarantulas increase in the fall because of mating season.

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OSU Student Farm helps bridge the gap of food insecurity

Mon, Sep 11, 2023

The new OSU Student Farm provides experiential learning for students and helps address food insecurity in Payne County.

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OSU Ag Research shares research to find new cotton variety

Tue, Sep 05, 2023

Oklahoma State University Ag Research is sharing research information and seeds related to the B5 cotton gene with other research facilities so a blight-resistant cotton variety can be created.

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Two-day cattlewomen’s college planned this fall for Oklahoma Panhandle

Fri, Sep 01, 2023

Registration forms for the all-inclusive event are available at OSU Extension county offices.

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OSU Ag fall field days begin in August

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

The Oklahoma State University McCaull Research and Demonstration Farm will host the Panhandle Crops & Forages Field Day on Aug. 31 in Eva. The event kicks off the fall field day events with topics like sorghum varieties, nitrogen management, soil moisture monitoring and managing spider mites in corn.

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Oklahoma State University changes infrastructure to protect wildlife

Mon, Aug 14, 2023

Oklahoma State University is now one of the first major research universities in the U.S. to prioritize the reduction of bird-window collisions with its project placing bird-friendly window tinting on two of its buildings.

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Tulsa beekeeping workshop available in September

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

The beekeeping event will focus on honey production as well as bee care and maintenance.

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Meat processing plants grow with local consumer demand

Tue, Aug 08, 2023

The market for direct-to-consumer beef products has grown in recent years, and more processing plants are popping up in local communities.

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