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Spontaneous combustion a possibility with wet hay

Fri, Sep 04, 2020

Excessive moisture is actually the most common cause of fire in hay bales and stacks.

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Free environmental law enforcement training available

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

Free seminar offered for environmental law enforcement.

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Be vigilant for pecan weevil emergence

Wed, Sep 02, 2020

Pecan weevils cause two primary types of damage, depending on the stage of fruit development when the pests are active.

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Group donates care packages for quarantined OSU students

Tue, Sep 01, 2020

Oklahoma State University students in isolation or quarantine due to COVID-19 may have a little something to be thankful for after a local group donated the first batch of many care packages.

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COVID-19 pandemic heightens stress levels

Tue, Sep 01, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic brings added stress for families.

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Safe Routes to School, food pantries increase community resilience

Mon, Aug 31, 2020

In 2018, the High Obesity Project (HOP) project was launched by Oklahoma State University faculty and staff to support counties with obesity rates above 40 percent. Two years later, its health initiatives have become a community lifeline amidst coronavirus.

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OSU to honor six individuals who have made the world a better place

Fri, Aug 28, 2020

Honorees embody the ideals and mission of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and have provided significant benefits to their career fields, their communities, the people of Oklahoma and OSU.

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Landscaping for horses requires thoughtful planning

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

Appearance, functionality and animal safety are important factors for horse owners to consider as they change the trees and other plants in an equine’s environment.

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2020 Women for OSU Symposium moves to virtual format

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

The Women for OSU Symposium is moving to a virtual format for this year. Through the generosity of multiple sponsors, the symposium will be free for all OSU alumni, students, staff and friends.

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Boy Scouts work on merit badge at OSU’s Insect Adventure

Tue, Aug 25, 2020

Insect Adventure has long been providing benefits to youth educational programming.

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Community Advancing Conversation to focus on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Tue, Aug 25, 2020

Oklahoma State University’s third installment of its Community Advancing Conversations series will feature a presentation surrounding the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

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OSU launches online public dashboard to report COVID data

Tue, Aug 25, 2020

Oklahoma State University has launched an online dashboard to track COVID-19 testing data on the Stillwater campus. The dashboard represents a commitment to keep the campus safe by providing accurate information to the community on COVID 19 metrics monitored by medical and public health officials.

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