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Free webinars to discuss parasite control in cattle

Mon, Aug 07, 2023

OSU Extension beef cattle webinars will advise ranchers on how to protect livestock from parasites and understand new guidelines for antibiotic use.

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OSU researchers awarded $4M to help advance livestock and food industries

Tue, Jul 18, 2023

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a combined $4 million in grant funds to support Oklahoma State University Ag Research projects in animal sciences. The projects will all be working towards the health and well-being of livestock.

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FAPC announces Direct-To-Consumer Meat Sales workshop series

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Livestock producers have an opportunity to learn about direct-to-consumer meat sales at two upcoming workshops hosted by Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center.

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Pecan growers invited to free crop thinning demo

Mon, Jul 10, 2023

Pecan growers are invited to learn about pecan thinning, a management practice to improve crop production.

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OSU researchers using sound technology to study bass populations

Fri, Jul 07, 2023

Oklahoma State University Ag Research experts are studying the population size of shad fish in Arkansas reservoirs to help maintain bass fishing for anglers. OSU graduate student Joe Dittmer conducted research measuring shad populations with hydroacoustic technology.

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Cattle producers are battling flies and ticks this summer

Wed, Jul 05, 2023

The increased humidity in Oklahoma means fly and tick numbers are up this year. Cattle producers should take precautions to prevent illness and disease in their livestock.

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Registration open for OSU beekeeping workshop

Wed, Jun 28, 2023

The general public is invited to learn about beekeeping basics at an OSU Extension beekeeping workshop in Oklahoma City.

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Animal and food sciences undergraduates support the land-grant mission through research

Mon, Jun 26, 2023

Several Animal and Food Sciences undergraduate students are helping to solve food security and animal health issues through their research.

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Free environmental law enforcement training day available in Tulsa

Mon, Jun 12, 2023

OSU Extension, ODEQ and USDA will host the Oklahoma Environmental Law Enforcement Training Seminar in Tulsa on June 22. This seminar is free.

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Prolonged drought leaves mark on beef industry

Thu, May 25, 2023

Cattle producers have been affected across Oklahoma by varying degrees of drought for the past two years.

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OSU Agriculture tapping into the potential sweetness of Oklahoma

Wed, May 24, 2023

Oklahoma State University researchers are hoping to tap into the potential of a $132 million industry by exploring maple syrup production in the state.

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OSU Ag Research collaborates with African researchers to combat ticks

Thu, May 18, 2023

An Oklahoma State University researcher recently traveled to Namibia, located in southwest Africa, to establish a relationship with the University of Namibia in hopes of combating one of the world’s most problematic parasites.

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