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Oklahoma 4-H builds sense of community for youth and adult volunteers alike

Fri, Jun 18, 2021

Most people are aware of what the presence of an enthusiastic adult can mean to kids. Friendships with other volunteers can mean just as much to adults involved.

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Oklahoma a national leader in adopting Emergency Broadband Benefit program

Fri, Jun 18, 2021

EBB is a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford broadband internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Horses need up-to-date West Nile virus vaccinations

Mon, Jun 14, 2021

OSU Extension recommendations are for horse owners and equine managers to consult with their local large animal veterinarian as there are different vaccines available on the market.

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Insect control key to successful double-crop soybean management

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Soybeans planted after wheat are vulnerable to several insect pests, but most especially defoliating caterpillars and grasshoppers.

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Small horn flies can be big problem for livestock

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

Like a horde of fearsome movie vampires, horn flies are voracious bloodsuckers often found in association with grazing cattle.

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Wet and weedy bermudagrass pastures in need of drier weather

Tue, Jun 08, 2021

Weed-control practices that typically would have already happened have been put off because of inclement weather.

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The lasting legacy of Oklahoma State’s Earl Mitchell

Mon, Jun 07, 2021

Mitchell spent 42 years at OSU. His commitment to increasing awareness and involvement in STEM disciplines – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – continues to resonate today.

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Oklahoma crop producers may need to alter their herbicide management plans

Mon, Jun 07, 2021

All crops should be considered, but corn and sorghum seem to have been especially susceptible to both past and recent weather conditions.

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Meat-goat producers may want to take advantage of retained ownership opportunities

Fri, Jun 04, 2021

The ages-old economic interaction of prices rising in response to high demand and limited supplies is currently in play.

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Oklahoma State University releases spring 2021 honor rolls

Fri, Jun 04, 2021

A total of 7,623 students were named to the 2021 spring semester honor rolls at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, including 3,452 students named to the President's Honor Roll for earning an A grade in all their courses.

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Pecan industry gathers for annual conference

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Registration is open for the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Annual Conference & Tradeshow June 10-12 in Broken Arrow.

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OSU goes Dancing on the Green

Wed, May 26, 2021

Choreographed by Emma Draves, the new director of dance at OSU, the concert features live music and dancing from a wide array of artists at OSU. Unlike typical performances, this is an outdoor festival presented around the OSU campus.

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