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Ensure food and beverages are safe to consume after a flood

Fri, May 24, 2019

Oklahomans know all too well the effects floodwaters can have on both individuals and communities. Floods can cause loss of human life, damage to property, destruction of crops, loss of livestock and more. The safety of food and beverage products following a flood also is a concern.

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Squash bugs can put a damper on successful gardening

Fri, May 10, 2019

Control of squash bugs is essential for successful gardening.

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Alison Booth receives AH&LA Legislative Action Summit Scholarship

Thu, May 09, 2019

Alison Booth, a junior in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, was recently presented with the first ever American Hotel and Lodging Association Legislative Action Summit Scholarship.

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Oklahoma State Women’s Rodeo Team named Central Plains Region Champions

Mon, May 06, 2019

Oklahoma State University’s Women’s Rodeo Team recently claimed the Central Plains Region championship, securing them a trip to the College National Finals Rodeo.

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Tips to keep mosquitoes out of your landscape

Mon, May 06, 2019

Mosquitoes are pesky pests, but there are steps homeowners can take to reduce the population in their landscapes.

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Keep food safety in mind this Memorial Day

Fri, May 03, 2019

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer and with warmer weather on the way, many Oklahomans will be firing up their grill and celebrating with cookouts, picnics and other activities. FAPC suggests the following food safety tips when celebrating this Memorial Day weekend.

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Oklahoma State wheat field day set for May 10 in Lahoma

Thu, May 02, 2019

Participants will hear from and be able to ask questions of OSU experts who will provide research-based insights crucial to getting the most out of a crop.

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Unwanted pesticide disposal event set in McAlester

Thu, May 02, 2019

Farmers, ranchers and homeowners can safely dispose of unwanted pesticides May 21 at McAlester.

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Oklahoma Mesonet documentary airing on OETA showcases the gold standard of weather monitoring

Mon, Apr 29, 2019

OETA will broadcast the OSU-produced program at 9:30 p.m. on May 3, at 6:30 a.m. on May 4 and at 7:30 p.m. on May 9.

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State meteorologist calls Oklahoma Mesonet ‘a forecaster’s dream’

Wed, Apr 24, 2019

A system of 120 stations with at least one in every county, the network was designed and implemented by cooperating scientists at Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma, with the two universities continuing to provide valuable subject-matter expertise to this day.

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OSU undergraduate presenting research at global event

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Oklahoma State University environmental science major Rainee DeRoin loves all things water. For the past two years the 21-year-old junior has monitored seven small watersheds — including lands that have eastern redcedar, prairie and switchgrass — at OSU’s 1,820-acre Cross Timbers Experimental Range southwest of Stillwater as part of a long-running research study.

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Oklahoma State Ranch Tour slated in Northwest Oklahoma

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

The Oklahoma State Ranch Tour, slated June 5-6, will showcase some of the most progressive ranches in Northwest Oklahoma.

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