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Be safe when using electric space heaters

Fri, Dec 16, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When families want to ward off winter’s chill in a specific part of the home, electric space heaters may be good option.

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Used safely, fuel-burning appliances make it easy to chase away the chill

Fri, Dec 16, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Fuel-burning appliances such as fireplaces and wood stoves are popular and reliable ways to chase away winter’s chill. However, operating these types of appliances, especially this time of year, does come with some risks.

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Checking your credit after the holidays

Mon, Dec 12, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is hard enough to think about what is going to happen during the always hectic holiday season, let alone what to do after the wrapping paper stops flying and the refrigerator is bursting with leftovers. However, one task that should be at the top of everyone’s post-holiday to-do list is checking their credit report.

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Remember livestock drinking water needs during winter weather

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

DURANT, Okla. – Chilly and sometimes freezing temperatures are making their wintertime appearance in the Southern Plains states, and that means livestock producers need to be paying extra attention to the drinking water needs of their animals.

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Red River Crops Conference Jan. 24-25 in Childress, Texas

Wed, Dec 07, 2016

ALTUS, Okla. – Oklahoma and Texas agricultural producers and others interested in learning the latest information about best crop production practices for the Red River region should register now to attend the Jan. 24-25 Red River Crops Conference in Childress, Texas.

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Premier canola event set for Enid in January

Mon, Dec 05, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Agricultural producers interested in learning how to maximize their canola production and profitability should register now to attend the Jan. 19 Canola College in Enid.

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Medication safety during the holiday travel season

Fri, Dec 02, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When you are scrambling to get on the road or rushing to prepare your home to host family and friends for the holidays, managing your medications is an easy detail to overlook.

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Options exist to control Hessian fly problems in wheat

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Occurrences of Hessian fly have been found in southwestern Oklahoma winter wheat this fall, making it important for producers to identify field infestations and strategies that can assist in managing the pest next year.

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Carbon sequestration a positive aspect of beef cattle grazing grasslands

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Beef cattle grazing on grass pastures might not be the first thing people think of when discussing the subject of combatting greenhouse gas emissions, but it is an agricultural practice providing significant dividends to the effort.

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Ladder safety

Tue, Nov 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – With chillier temperatures ahead, plenty of homeowners will be kept busy with light home maintenance projects such as clearing leaves and debris from the gutters and hanging holiday decorations, all tasks which will more than likely require a ladder.

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Is it turkey or ham for the family holiday meal?

Mon, Nov 14, 2016

For lots of Oklahomans, the question of turkey, ham, both or neither for the holiday feast is settled by tradition and long before the oven is set to preheat. But, for those less bound by family customs, there are a number of considerations that can help guide meal planning.

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Including vegetarians into holiday meals

Mon, Nov 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – What do you do when the guest list for the traditional holiday family meal includes someone who is vegetarian?

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