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Academic achievement program for Latino students finding big success in Oklahoma

Tue, Sep 27, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – With plenty of hard evidence confirming its strategy is working, Juntos, a unique program helping Latino students and their families hit all the right academic notes, is poised to expand its impact in Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma wheat and canola producers should check their crop often for fall armyworms

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is recommending state wheat and canola growers scout their crop regularly for the presence of fall armyworms, including those planting wheat early who plan to use it as forage.

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Gerber’s Digital Solutions to educate future FashionTech innovators

Wed, Sep 21, 2016

The long and successful partnership between Gerber Technology and the Design, Housing and Merchandising Department just moved up a notch on the impressive scale with Gerber’s gift of the most up to date computer aided design and hardware for apparel design and merchandising students.

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OSU Purebred Beef Center supporters honored

Sun, Sep 18, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Mother Nature has proven to be no match for the generosity of Oklahoma State University Purebred Beef Center supporters, who were honored during a come-and-go reception at the center on Sept. 17.

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OSU to soybean producers: Identify defoliators before you spray

Fri, Sep 16, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Caterpillars are feeding on Oklahoma soybeans, but producers need to identify which type of pest is ruining their crop before spraying.

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Too much wheat hurting prices, and the growers who depend on them

Wed, Sep 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The old cliché that too much of anything is not a good thing is certainly proving true for wheat growers trying to turn a profit.

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Role of international trade looms larger for cattle and beef markets

Wed, Sep 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Increased U.S. beef production and lower cattle prices are reversing the trend of recent years, where beef exports decreased as record high prices rationed demand in both domestic and international markets.

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Tips for safely riding a bike to school

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – While lots of Oklahoma students will travel to school by bus, some will arrive via a slightly different, but no less effective, mode of transportation: the bicycle.

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Be safe while walking to school

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – As Oklahoma students head back to the classroom this fall, many will be using their feet as the primary mode of transportation to school.

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Value-added cattle program OQBN sets certified sales dates

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Quality Beef Network has identified dates and locations for its annual fall slate of certified cattle sales.

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Know when to help fall-calving cows and heifers during the calving process

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma ranchers who use a fall calving system should be reviewing research-proven information about the amount of time cows and heifers are allowed to be in labor before assistance should be given.

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George Kaiser Family Foundation endowed chairs announced for Human Sciences

Mon, Aug 22, 2016

The College of Human Sciences has named three George Kaiser Family Foundation Endowed Chairs for the Tulsa area. They are faculty members in the Department of Human Development and Family Science on the OSU-Tulsa campus.

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