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Dunford selected as AOCS Fellow

Tue, Apr 24, 2018

An Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center faculty member has been selected as a 2018 American Oil Chemists’ Society Fellow. Nurhan Dunford, FAPC oil and oilseed specialist and professor in the OSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, will be recognized May 6 at the Welcome Plenary Session during the 2018 AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Fund established to help 4-H families with wildfire recovery

Fri, Apr 20, 2018

The Oklahoma 4-H Foundation has established a fund to which people can donate in an effort to help 4-H families affected by the wildfires.

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Be cautious with what is coming in with donated hay

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

The wildfires, combined with the yearlong drought, have left a lot of producers relying on hay from other areas to feed their livestock. During the last major fire outbreak, donations were very generous and hay was shipped in from various locations to help people in need. However, some of the hay brought with it invasive species and some producers had to deal with those issues on top of losses they already experienced.

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It is time to start making spring garden preparations

Tue, Apr 17, 2018

With spring-like temperatures finally on the horizon, Oklahoma gardeners are anxious to start prepping for spring vegetable gardening season.

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New phone numbers added to contact OSU Cooperative Extension recovery assistance after wildfires

Tue, Apr 17, 2018

New Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service phone numbers have been added for producers seeking or those wishing to donate agricultural supplies and services as part of the wildfire recovery efforts.

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CASNR awards more than $330,000 in continuing student scholarships at annual scholarships and awards banquet

Tue, Apr 17, 2018

The Oklahoma State University College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources awarded more than $330,000 in scholarships to nearly 150 students at the annual CASNR Scholarships and Awards Banquet March 29.

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Increased risk of forest wildfire from redcedar invasion of Oklahoma’s oak forests

Tue, Apr 17, 2018

The invasion of eastern redcedar trees into the oak-dominated Cross Timbers forests of central Oklahoma is a cause for concern as they increase the risk of forest wildfire.

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OSU to host Summer Fire Field Day in Stillwater

Wed, Apr 11, 2018

Prescribed burning during the summer months is just as, if not more, effective than the traditional spring burns. To help people understand growing season burns, Oklahoma State University’s Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management is hosting a training seminar.

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Support local food companies during MIO Month in April

Tue, Apr 10, 2018

April is Made in Oklahoma Month, and Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center is encouraging Oklahomans to celebrate by supporting local food companies.

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Water in the spotlight

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

World Water Day, annually recognized on March 22 for the past 25 years, is a day about focusing attention on the importance of water.

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Craft Beer Forum of Oklahoma 2018

Mon, Mar 12, 2018

The Oklahoma State University School of Hospitality and Tourism Management in the College of Human Sciences will hold the inaugural Craft Beer Forum of Oklahoma on Saturday, April 7, 2018. This educational event is open to the public with a range of ticket options.

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Wheat producers facing tough call on nitrogen application

Mon, Mar 12, 2018

Even after recent rains, Oklahoma wheat producers managing their crops for yield and grain quality are facing tough decisions about if, when and how much to fertilize at this critical juncture of the growing season.

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