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Fall armyworms making an early appearance in some Oklahoma pastures

Wed, Jul 30, 2014

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is recommending state producers scout their sorghum and grass pastures now for the presence of fall armyworms.

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Cattle herd rebuilding will be a slow process

Wed, Jul 30, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Consumers looking at the price of beef in grocery store meat markets may be wishing more cattle were in the food production system to lower the hit on their wallets, but that is not likely to happen anytime soon.

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Damaging pests viewed in Oklahoma sorghum fields

Fri, Jul 18, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Sorghum growers in Oklahoma should be on the lookout for two types of sugarcane aphids in their fields.

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Club members will shine at 93rd State 4-H Roundup

Fri, Jul 18, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – For 93 years, State 4-H Roundup has provided club members with an opportunity to learn, make new friends and enhance their life skills. This year will be no different.

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Allen named new state 4-H program leader

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Kevin Allen said he will seek to strengthen Oklahoma 4-H in his new role as the assistant director, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, and state 4-H program leader at Oklahoma State University. He began his official duties July 1.

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Fall gardening season has arrived

Tue, Jul 15, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Even though the temperature is hot and there are still summer vacations on the calendar, it is time to start thinking about planting your fall garden.

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OSU-FAPC Food Labeling Workshop now offered online

Wed, Jul 09, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center is now offering one of its popular courses, Food Labeling, to participants online.

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Coon assumes OSU agriculture, natural resources VP post

Wed, Jul 02, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Thomas G. Coon, the newly appointed vice president, dean and director of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (DASNR) at Oklahoma State University, has a passion for teaching and learning, and likes to apply both to issues that matter to people.

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Tips for summer grilling safety

Fri, Jun 27, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it comes to summer fun, one thing many families enjoy is cooking on the grill. Whether it is charcoal or gas, there is something that definitely says summer when grilling.

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Advanced viticulture and enology training workshop slated July 11

Thu, Jun 12, 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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Cow-calf producers should closely monitor animal mineral consumption

Mon, Jun 09, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – A consistent and appropriate intake of medicated minerals is critical to a successful anaplasmosis prevention program, but cow-calf producers need to closely monitor that label-recommended amounts are being consumed by the cattle.

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Go to the right source for severe weather info

Mon, Jun 09, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is one thing to have an emergency plan and stand ready to execute it in case strong storms develop. But, how do you get in the know when severe weather threatens?

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