Get the most out of higher cattle placement weights in feedlots

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

It is all about adding value and risk management, though the producer still will need to determine the price needed to sell his or her fed cattle to break even on the transaction.

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Appeal of produce photos rises with a few key words, OSU research finds

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

When it comes to marketing produce, “local” is good … but also ambiguous, according to new research by Courtney Bir, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Oklahoma State University Extension specialist.

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OSU Student Receives Prestigious Boren Award

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Oklahoma State University is pleased to announce that Austin Hayes received the highly competitive David L. Boren Fellowship to study in Indonesia for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Industrial Assessment Center saves Oklahomans millions in energy costs

Wed, Apr 21, 2021

Since it was founded in 1982, The Oklahoma State University Industrial Assessment Center (OSU IAC) has saved Oklahoman businesses an estimated $308 million in energy costs.

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OSU Students Provide Clean Water to Rural Communities in South America

Wed, Apr 21, 2021

For over a decade, a dedicated club of students at Oklahoma State University has been fighting to give rural communities in South America access to clean water.

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Market recovery found among COVID-19 concerns, study finds

Mon, Apr 19, 2021

The agricultural industry has proven more resilient to pandemic disruptions than many had hoped, according to the latest market research by Oklahoma State University Extension experts.

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Keys to promoting sound growth in young horses

Fri, Apr 16, 2021

Familiarity with each specific horse is important to good management.

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Creep feeding a good practice for raising foals

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Rations should include high-quality protein sources, and can be fed as pellets or as coarsely processed grains.

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Chickasha Wheat Field Day set for April 30

Tue, Apr 13, 2021

The 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. field day will take place at the OSU South Central Research Station in Chickasha. There is no cost to attend.

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Know the basics of poultry care, handling and the risks of Salmonella

Wed, Apr 07, 2021

The CDC final update on the 2020 Salmonella outbreak associated with backyard poultry indicated there were a total of 1,722 cases in the United States.

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Oklahoma wheat crop looks good, but growers need to remain vigilant

Tue, Apr 06, 2021

OSU Extension has flagged wheat aphids as one area of potential concern.

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Getting an orphan foal to nurse an immediate need

Wed, Mar 31, 2021

Foals should be administered about four pints of colostrum in one-pint increments within the first day.

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