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Unseasonal blue-green algae bloom warrants producer vigilance

Wed, Mar 18, 2020

Blue-green algae can produce toxins such as anatoxin and microcystins that can cause illness in people and animals.

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USDA deputy undersecretary of food safety to visit OSU

Fri, Mar 13, 2020

A Cowboy alumna, Brashears is the highest-ranking food safety official in USDA.

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Irrigation expert Sharma named to Oklahoma Panhandle Research and Extension Center staff

Fri, Mar 13, 2020

Sharma served as a postdoctoral research associate at OSU from 2017 to 2020, and as a graduate research assistant from 2011 to 2013. He also earned his master's degree in soil science from OSU.

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Follow good management practices following wildfires

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

Land management strategies help landowners recover after a wildfire.

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Hay, fencing supplies chief needs for Beaver County wildfire recovery

Wed, Mar 11, 2020

OSU Extension has worked with the State Office of Emergency Management to set up a hotline to match supplies with local producers. The telephone number is 1-866-552-4662.

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School of Global Studies and Partnerships welcomes Ethiopia Higher Education representatives

Wed, Mar 11, 2020

The Oklahoma State University School of Global Studies and Partnerships (SGSP) welcomed representatives from Ethiopia’s higher educational sector to the campus of Oklahoma State University on Monday, Feb. 10, as part of the U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in partnership with the Tulsa Global Alliance (TGA).

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OSU recognized at U.S. Department of State’s U.S.–Africa University Partnership Forum

Wed, Mar 11, 2020

Oklahoma State University’s unique contribution to the development of Ethiopian higher education was recognized at a forum organized by the United States Department of State’s U.S.- African University Partnerships Forum, held in Washington, D.C. The meeting, convened by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor P. Nagy, brought together over 150 higher education leaders from the U.S. and from across Africa, as well as a number of Washington, D.C.-based members of the African diplomatic corp.

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SGSP Director of Academic Programs reappointed as AEJMC editor

Wed, Mar 11, 2020

The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Publications Committee announced that School of Global Studies and Partnerships Director of Academic Programs Dr. Jami Fullerton is reappointed as the Journalism & Mass Communication Educator editor on March 10.

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Protect structures from wildfire using the zone concept

Wed, Mar 11, 2020

The zone concept can help reduce the amount of flammable materials around a home or other structure.

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Assessing damage outside and inside of homes after a wildfire

Wed, Mar 11, 2020

Homes and other structures must be assessed for damage following a wildfire.

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Bulls need to be ready for breeding season

Tue, Mar 10, 2020

Bulls that do not pass a breeding soundness exam need to be replaced before the start of breeding.

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Tips for removing smoke odor following a wildfire

Tue, Mar 10, 2020

Removing smoke odor from a home following a wildfire can be a tedious process.

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