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OSU laboratory provides key services for both rural and urban settings

Wed, Jul 18, 2018

The OSU Soil, Water and Forage Analytical Laboratory provides key services to Oklahoma residents and organizations as part of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.

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Grow more in less space with vertical gardening

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Vertical gardening is a great way to utilize limited gardening space.

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Workshop to focus on plant materials for the green industry

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Upcoming workshop to focus on plant materials for the green industry.

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Register now for the 2018 Women in Agriculture and Small Business Conference

Wed, Jul 11, 2018

Producers and business owners should plan now to attend the 2018 Oklahoma Statewide Women in Agriculture and Small Business Conference Aug. 9-10 in Oklahoma City.

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Some use a hook, others use their hands to land catfish

Fri, Jun 29, 2018

The idea of hopping into water, anywhere from just a couple feet deep, down to well over your head, to feel around for giant fish sounds crazy to some. But being waste deep in muddy water, armed with a pair of gloves at the most, is exactly where noodlers want to be.

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Supply and demand challenges continue for beef industry

Wed, Jun 27, 2018

A looming trade war and other market forces are putting pressure on beef prices.

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FAPC recognizes food industry leaders through Food Safety Professional program

Wed, Jun 27, 2018

Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center created a Food Safety Professional program to recognize industry leaders specializing in food safety.

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Cotton producers managing 2,4-D and other auxin herbicide concerns

Mon, Jun 25, 2018

Oklahoma producers are once again dealing with crop and plant injury, drift and volatility issues related to auxin herbicides such as 2,4-D and dicamba.

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Remember food safety when firing up the grill this summer

Wed, Jun 20, 2018

Warmer weather is here, and many Oklahomans are firing up their grills. Summer is typically a time of creating fun-filled memories and delicious meals; however, if the meal is not prepared properly, it could be a source of foodborne disease. Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center wants Oklahomans to have a safe and fun summer and suggests the food safety tips when preparing favorite, summertime meals.

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OSU faculty member awarded volunteer service award

Tue, Jun 19, 2018

An Oklahoma State University faculty member was awarded the President’s Volunteer Award, a national honor presented by Winrock International in recognition of volunteer services. Patricia Rayas-Duarte, a cereal chemist for OSU’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center, received this honor for contributing more than 110 hours of volunteer service on international assignments in Senegal and demonstrating how local citizens can truly make a difference in today’s world.

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Oklahoma Agritourism Field Day set for July 17

Wed, Jun 13, 2018

Anyone looking to start or expand an agritourism business or interested in diversifying a farming or ranching operation should plan to attend the first-ever Oklahoma Agritourism Field Day.

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Greenhouse Learning Center to provide cutting-edge educational opportunities at OSU

Wed, Jun 06, 2018

New $6 million Greenhouse Learning Center to be built on OSU campus.

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