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Making sure babies sleep safely

Wed, Mar 22, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Everyone likes curling into a favorite position for a nap or good night’s sleep and babies are no different. But, for little ones, the most comfortable position may not always be the safest.

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New federal regulations make infant sling carriers safer

Wed, Mar 22, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Lots of parents and caregivers prefer to transport babies snuggled against their bodies using infant sling carriers. Recently tightened mandatory federal standards for the devices are designed to increase their safety and prevent possible injuries or death.

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Fire ant quarantine zone adds steps to making hay donations to wildfire victims

Tue, Mar 21, 2017

ADA, Okla. – Fire ants can easily attack and kill small livestock such as chickens and ground-nesting wildlife, making efforts to keep them in check of vital importance.

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Basics of bottle feeding calves orphaned by wildfires

Tue, Mar 21, 2017

BUFFALO, Okla. – Wildfires that raged through the heart of cattle country in western Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas left a trail of devastation, including motherless calves in need of basic motherly care.

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Global trade important to all U.S. meats

Mon, Mar 20, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Redoing trade agreements has been a stated focus of the Trump Administration, fueling a degree of anxiety among some in the animal agriculture industry as they try to determine what the future holds in terms of short- and long-term effects.

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Do not mix young and old bulls in the breeding pasture

Mon, Mar 20, 2017

PURCELL, Okla. – With spring bull sales in full swing, cow-calf operators are assessing their bull batteries and making needed purchases; however, in most cases, producers should not place young bulls in the same breeding pasture as older, larger bulls.

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Schedule breeding soundness exams for bulls soon

Mon, Mar 20, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although the spring calving season may still be ongoing in some operations, the next breeding season is only a few weeks away, meaning now is the time to schedule both old and new bulls for their pre-breeding soundness examination.

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Register now to attend the 2017 Eastern Oklahoma Beef Cattle Summit

Mon, Mar 13, 2017

McALESTER, Okla. – Cattle producers seeking ways to better manage their operations in ever more challenging business conditions should register now to attend the April 6 Eastern Oklahoma Beef Cattle Summit in McAlester.

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Recruitment open for Oklahoma regions to take part in Stronger Economies Together program

Wed, Mar 08, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma is among six states selected to take part in Stronger Economies Together Phase Seven, a proven, highly interactive program that promotes rural economic development.

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Time to establish bermudagrass for forage production fast approaching

Mon, Mar 06, 2017

PURCELL, Okla. – Agricultural producers in central Oklahoma should be finalizing plans now if they want to establish bermudagrass for forage production.

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Low feedlot cost of gain making an impact in stocker cattle decisions

Mon, Mar 06, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The current feeder market appears to be fully reflecting low feedlot cost of gain, which in turn is squeezing stocker cattle margins and changing the signals for stocker production.

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New data listings break down heavy cattle placements in feedlots

Wed, Mar 01, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The February USDA Cattle on Feed report show January feedlot placements were 111.3 percent of last year while marketings were 110.2 percent of one year ago, the numbers being pretty much what economic analysts expected.

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