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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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Oklahoma wheat producers expecting modest returns after a tough year

Wed, Jun 06, 2018

It has been a challenging year for wheat producers in Oklahoma.

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Herb and Succulent Festival

Fri, Jun 01, 2018

Herb and Succulent Festival slated June 23 at OSU Botanic Garden

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New Extension cotton specialist steps into growing role

Thu, May 31, 2018

Seth Byrd is ready to help Oklahoma cotton producers thrive after officially joining OSU as the Oklahoma State Cooperative Extension cotton specialist on April 30.

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Spiders aren’t that scary

Wed, May 30, 2018

Arachnophobia is one of the most common fears of people all over the world. However, much of that fear may be unwarranted as only a dozen or so of the estimated 50,000 species of spider pose any real threat to humans.

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OSU’s NIMFFAB helping to prepare the best to face the worst

Fri, May 25, 2018

NIMFFAB took an important step in its efforts to strengthen key relationships and increase information sharing with the FBI and other law enforcement and emergency management agencies by participating in the Animal/Plant Health Joint Criminal-Epidemiological Investigations course.

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