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Fall armyworms infesting some Oklahoma lawns

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma homeowners should be on the lookout for the presence of fall armyworms defoliating their lawns, an unwanted pest problem that is being reported across parts of Oklahoma.

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Safety tips for back to school

Wed, Aug 20, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – As kids head back to school this fall, parents and guardians should spend a few minutes discussing back-to-school safety tips.

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Watch for sorghum midges in late-blooming sorghum

Tue, Aug 12, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma sorghum producers should be on the lookout for sorghum midges in late-blooming fields.

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Fall sales dates scheduled for OQBN

Tue, Aug 12, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Dates and locations are set for annual fall sales featuring Oklahoma Quality Beef Network (OQBN) certified cattle.

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Body condition important for bred heifers

Fri, Aug 08, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – While strong cattle prices are encouraging producers to develop replacement heifers to add to their current cow herd, cattle producers need to be paying extra attention to conditioning bred heifers for optimal health.

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Improving forage conditions provide more options for Oklahoma cattle producers

Fri, Aug 08, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – After briefly stalling under hot, dry conditions in early July, timely rains since then have helped recharge soil and subsoil moisture levels in Oklahoma, leading to improved forage conditions for many cattle producers.

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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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