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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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OSU hosting new herbicide technologies event on March 6 in Coweta

Wed, Mar 01, 2017

COWETA, Okla. – Agricultural producers and herbicide applicators in northwestern Oklahoma should plan now to attend the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service’s New Row Crop Traits and Herbicide Technologies event in Coweta on March 6.

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OSU hosting new herbicide technologies event on March 3 in Lahoma

Tue, Feb 28, 2017

ENID, Okla. – Agricultural producers and herbicide applicators in northwestern Oklahoma should plan now to attend the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service’s New Row Crop Traits and Herbicide Technologies event near Lahoma on March 3.

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International hospitality focus of O’Toole Series

Tue, Feb 28, 2017

Oklahoma State University’s College of Human Sciences’ annual Dean Lela O’Toole International Speaker Series will feature Marcus Hotels and Resorts’ president and chief operating officer, Joseph Khairallah, on March 27 in Jorns Hall at 2:30.

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Oklahoma’s premier 2017 peanut event set for March 23

Mon, Feb 27, 2017

ALTUS, Okla. – Peanut experts will provide updates on everything from variety and market type selection to industry insights at the 2017 Peanut EXPO on March 23, taking place at the Southwest Technology Center in Altus.

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Oklahoma canola producers need to scout for aphids

Mon, Feb 27, 2017

FREDERICK, Okla. – Substantial numbers of turnip and green peach aphids were recently found in Oklahoma’s Canadian and Tillman counties, so winter canola growers need to be increasingly vigilant and protect their investment by scouting for aphids now.

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Various factors add up to determine bred cow value

Fri, Feb 24, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Research by Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources examining 15 years of auction data relative to the value of bred cows indicates beef herd expansion is still going strong.

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Early trailblazers helped ensure Extension serves all Oklahomans

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – For more than 100 years, the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service has been fulfilling its mission of enhancing the lives of all Oklahomans.

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Small flock biosecurity important to protect against avian influenza

Wed, Feb 15, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak that became the largest animal health emergency in U.S. history may have subsided, but vigilance is still needed.

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Producers of dual-purpose wheat should check for first hollow stem stage

Mon, Feb 13, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma producers who plant winter wheat as part of a dual-purpose graze-and-grain management system need to ensure cattle are not grazing past first hollow stem stage of the crop.

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Register now to attend March 7-8 No-Till Oklahoma Conference

Mon, Feb 13, 2017

SHAWNEE, Okla. – There is still time for agricultural producers interested in exploring how no-till practices may benefit their operations to register for the March 7-8 No-Till Oklahoma Conference in Shawnee.

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OSU, DASNR preparing students for a diverse world

Fri, Feb 10, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Listen closely to folks around Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and you may hear talk of manners. Maybe they are referring to common courtesies, but there also is a chance they are alluding to Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences, or MANRRS.

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