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Oklahoma State University recommendations maximize alfalfa field productivity

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

Cattle grazing alfalfa pastures is a common sight and alfalfa hay generates $107.6 million annually to the Oklahoma economy.

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Mystery packages seed community with suspicion and risk

Tue, Jul 28, 2020

Although seeds may turn out to be harmless, they may also carry a potential threat to our country and our state’s soil and natural resources.

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Kay County Extension helps out local government with communications assistance

Tue, Jul 28, 2020

Local OSU Extension office used its university license to host multiple county meetings on Zoom and broadcast them live on Facebook in April, May and June.

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Oklahoma State University Forms Technology Collaboration with Baker Hughes

Tue, Jul 28, 2020

Oklahoma State University (“OSU”) announced today a technology collaboration with Baker Hughes that will drive cross-industry collaboration and innovation, in addition to the donation of Baker Hughes Energy Innovation Center (“the Center”) located in the Innovation District east of downtown Oklahoma City. This is a game changer for OSU and the state of Oklahoma, supporting public and private enterprises in Oklahoma City and beyond.

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Oklahoma corn looking good but still in need of crop management

Fri, Jul 24, 2020

As of the last week of July, corn is still three to four weeks from physiological maturity.

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Technology helps make State 4-H Roundup a big success

Fri, Jul 24, 2020

Overview of the 99th State 4-H Roundup

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OSU study provides insights into regional beliefs about pandemic-related wearing of masks

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

Respondents were surveyed June 12-20. Of particular focus is a seven-state region including Oklahoma.

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Online workshops support teachers

Mon, Jul 20, 2020

Online learning may be part of the “new normal” for many schools, and Oklahoma State University professors are helping teachers prepare.

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Shutdown of Oklahoma State Fair will be felt economically, but public health of primary concern

Fri, Jul 17, 2020

The Oklahoma State Fair generates about $104 million in direct spending alone.

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Double-crop weed management made easy

Fri, Jul 17, 2020

Size matters when it comes to many postemergence herbicides and effective weed control in double-cropping systems.

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Awareness and management key to mitigating nitrate toxicity problems in livestock

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Expanding drought conditions and sporadic rainfall mean livestock and forage producers need to be wary of the potential for nitrates building up in plants.

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OSU Extension addresses top economic and family issues

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

OSU Extension hosted community forums to help residents identify top community concerns.

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