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4-H'ers ready for Roundup and beyond

Tue, Jul 20, 2021

Oklahoma 4-H members are facing challenges and cultural changes that previous generations couldn’t have imagined, but past presidents shared a message for them ahead of the 100th annual State 4-H Roundup: Don’t worry, you’ve got this.

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Producers may benefit from CRP Grasslands signup

Mon, Jul 19, 2021

Producers can apply through Aug. 20.

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Child tax credit payment plan begins

Mon, Jul 19, 2021

Oklahoma State University experts are urging families to take careful consideration before taking advantage of changes to the IRS Child Tax Credit, which gives families access to advance payments.

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Safeguard against imported fire ants when selling hay

Fri, Jul 16, 2021

There are 21 counties in Oklahoma under quarantine for imported fire ants

News Topicshayfire antsOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceOSU ExtensionAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyOutreach and EngagementOSU Agriculture

Blanching is important part of vegetable freezing process

Fri, Jul 09, 2021

An OSU consumer horticulturist explains why it is important to blanch farm fresh vegetables before storing them in the freezer.

Human Health and WellnessOSU AgricultureOSU ExtensionDavid HillockBarbara Brownfood safetyfruits and vegetablesOutreach and Engagement

Summer pond maintenance saves on costly repairs

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

Marley Beem, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist, recommends routine pond maintenance every summer to avoid more expensive, long-term repairs.

Food Land and Natural ResourcesOklahoma Water Resources CenterOutreach and EngagementOSU Extensionland managementOSU Agriculturepond maintenanceDepartment of Natural Resource Ecology Management

FAPC hosts training for food business entrepreneurs

Wed, Jul 07, 2021

Industry professionals learn more about FAPC services at recent Basic training Entrepreneurial Workshop.

News TopicsFood and Agricultural Products CenterDASNRFAPCOutreach and EngagementOSU Agriculture

Farm finance and budgeting resources available

Tue, Jul 06, 2021

The economic turmoil in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has left a lot of small agricultural business operators asking hard questions about managing finances. Farm business margins have always been tight, and now there are a lot of things in flux, even more than usual. OSU has several resources and events that may help.

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OSU Vice President selected to serve on IFDC board of directors

Fri, Jul 02, 2021

Thomas G. Coon, vice president of OSU Agricultural Programs and dean of the Ferguson College of Agriculture, has been selected to serve on the board of directors for the International Fertilizer Development Center.

OSU AgricultureNews TopicsAg ResearchCampus Life and DiversityDr. Thomas CoonOutreach and EngagementAgriculture

Good news for wheat harvest

Tue, Jun 29, 2021

Wheat harvest in Oklahoma appears to be going well as it heads into its final stages, despite a late start in parts of the state because of weather and excessive soil moisture, said Oklahoma State University experts.

Outreach and EngagementNews TopicsOSU AgricultureFood Land and Natural ResourceswheatOSU Extension

Pokes PodCAS Episode 44: How the OSU Writing Center can help you, with Dr. Anna Sicari

Tue, Jun 29, 2021

In this episode, the director of the Writing Center, Dr. Anna Sicari, discusses her new role as co-editor of The Writing Center Journal, how research in this field benefits all writers.

EnglishOutreach and EngagementResearchStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences

Fireworks fun requires caution

Mon, Jun 28, 2021

More than a year of COVID-19 precautions and vaccinations has Oklahomans looking to Independence Day as a fireworks-punctuated opportunity to reconnect with friends and neighbors. That enthusiasm could leave the community open to other risks: accidental injuries and fires.

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