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OSU holds off participation in state’s hemp pilot program for 2018 growing season

Thu, May 24, 2018

Oklahoma State University is taking a holistic approach on this new industry, evaluating agronomics, logistics, processing and economic feasibility. DASNR plans to spend the next six months gathering information, which may be used to develop Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service programming for the commercial growth of hemp

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Beef exports helping U.S. cattle markets

Wed, May 23, 2018

Oklahoma is the nation's fifth-leading producer of cattle and calves, and recently released export numbers show positive signs for Oklahoma's $3.7 billion cattle industry, most of whose producers are stakeholders of OSU beef programs.

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Dicamba training videos now at county Extension offices

Mon, May 21, 2018

Federally mandated dicamba training is now available via video at Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service county offices.

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Wildfire recovery assistance is only a phone call or website away

Fri, May 18, 2018

This story is sort of one-stop shopping, providing the latest revisions to contact information relative to key organizations in the wildfire recovery effort, including OSU's state agency The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and cooperating organizations.

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Remember food safety this Memorial Day

Wed, May 16, 2018

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. Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center suggests food safety tips when celebrating this Memorial Day weekend.

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Range Management for Quail and Wild Turkey Field Day

Wed, May 16, 2018

To assist those managing property for quail and wild turkey, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension is teaming up with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and several other state and national organizations to host a field day.

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Cattle operation losses from wildfires exceed $26 million

Mon, May 07, 2018

Estimates of cattle operation losses caused by April's wildfires are in, and they are substantial. (Photo by Todd Johnson)

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Livestock producers in drought areas facing key decisions

Mon, May 07, 2018

Just because an agricultural operation gets a bit of rain does not mean the producer should scrap his or her drought management plan.

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Rattlesnakes play an important role in nature

Thu, May 03, 2018

Western diamondback rattlesnakes have lived throughout the southwestern United States and Mexico since before Oklahoma statehood. As people began to settle and encroach into the snakes’ habitat, more and more interactions were taking place.

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Oklahoma 4-H’ers helping with wildfire relief

Tue, May 01, 2018

Oklahoma 4-H'ers from around the state are helping out any way they can to assist the victims of the wildfires in northwest Oklahoma.

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Taking Care of (Family) Business

Tue, May 01, 2018

OSU honors leader of nation's largest Latino-owned meat manufacturer

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Working on Water

Tue, May 01, 2018

OSU junior plans to use biosystems engineering degree to improve access to clean water around the world.

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