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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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From scratch to market: Commercializing a food product

Tue, Apr 16, 2019

Your friends tell you your salsa is the best they ever tasted. Your mother has been serving her “world’s best” homemade jelly for years. Your grandmother’s pasta sauce is the hit of every family gathering. You think about selling your food product, but you don’t know where to begin. Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center, a part of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, has experts who specialize in helping entrepreneurs commercialize homemade recipes.

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‘Egg’cellent food safety tips for spring festivities

Tue, Apr 16, 2019

Warmer weather, egg hunts and sweet candy treats are festive spring traditions that bring loved ones together around the table to enjoy family meals. Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center wants to make sure you keep food safety in mind when preparing meals for festive spring get-togethers.

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Oklahoma Mesonet’s agricultural services provide needed information in real time

Tue, Apr 16, 2019

The Oklahoma Mesonet allows state agricultural producers to get a peek at the future before it arrives, and use of that awareness can enhance their livestock’s well-being and business’ bottom line.

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Making room for this season’s garden harvest

Tue, Apr 16, 2019

Canning excess garden harvest can provide garden-fresh flavors on your dinner table all year long.

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