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Single-load laundry packets could be harmful to kids

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – The new single-load detergent packets populating store shelves might make doing laundry quicker and easier, but if young children happen to get ahold of one of the packets, it could make them sick.

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Antibiotic resistant bacteria in production agriculture focus of new task force

Wed, Nov 05, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Challenges related to the evolution of antibiotic resistant bacteria have led to a new multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional collaborative endeavor, The Task Force on Antibiotic Resistance in Production Agriculture.

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Nov. 12 conference in Shawnee will explore farm-to-public health

Tue, Nov 04, 2014

SHAWNEE, Okla. – Livestock and health specialists from across the region will be speaking and leading discussions at the Nov. 12 Managing Farm Health for Public Health Conference in Shawnee to provide producers and others with operational tips and useful insights.

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New Oklahoma co-parenting law strengthened to help kids with divorcing parents

Fri, Oct 31, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – When marriages and relationships break up, former partners are free to go their own ways, unless, of course, children are involved. In those cases, it is up to parents to find a way to share child-rearing duties.

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Time change a good reminder to get ready for fall, winter

Wed, Oct 29, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – As you prepare to “fall back” with the end of Daylight Savings Time, it is a good opportunity to move forward on getting your home ready for fall and winter.

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Do the little things to protect against identity theft

Wed, Oct 29, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – With every swipe of a credit card, click of mouse and even trip to the mailbox, there is a chance your personal information could fall into the wrong hands. While you may not be able to completely escape the risk, following a few precautions could help shield you from potential problems.

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Helping children cope with violent news and images

Tue, Oct 14, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Thanks to today’s advanced technology, we often learn what is happening at home and abroad in real time. When the news is bad and the images are violent, it can overwhelm adults. So, it is no surprise exposure to the same can affect our children.

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Register now to attend Oct. 31 Rural Economic Outlook Conference at OSU

Tue, Oct 07, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Agricultural lenders, producers, agribusiness managers and rural leaders planning to attend the Rural Economic Outlook Conference taking place Oct. 31 on Oklahoma State University’s Stillwater campus should register now.

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Oklahoma wheat producers should check for fall armyworms now

Mon, Oct 06, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is recommending state wheat producers examine their pastures for the presence of fall armyworms.

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RSVP now to attend OSU Urban Horizontal Directional Drilling Mud field day Oct. 10

Mon, Sep 29, 2014

BIXBY, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is hosting an Oct. 10 field day detailing the impact of land application of urban horizontal directional drilling mud.

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Recycling conference slated Oct. 9 at UCO

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Recycling Association (OKRA) is hosting a one-day conference and expo at the Nigh Center on the University of Central Oklahoma campus in Edmond, Oklahoma. Slated Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the theme for this year’s conference is Increasing Diversion: Events, Offices, Rural Areas.

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Advanced viticulture and enology training workshop slated Oct. 10

Tue, Sep 16, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – For more than a dozen years, Oklahoma State University has offered a Grape Management Course to those individuals who have an established vineyard, or to those who are just getting into the industry.

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