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Science fair students persevere amidst coronavirus challenges

Wed, Apr 01, 2020

With events nationwide cancelling due to coronavirus, leaders of the Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair (OSSEF) found a way for nearly 200 student competitors to continue showcasing their research … all while keeping a safe social distance.

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Horse owners urged to plan care during pandemic

Tue, Mar 31, 2020

While the primary concern of the COVID-19 pandemic is for human health, horse owners should have plans in place to ensure proper care of their horses in case of sickness and hospitalization.

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COVID-19 shows importance of emergency financial plans

Tue, Mar 31, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has driven home the importance of financial management and emergency savings accounts.

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OSU mourns death of former Sen. Tom Coburn

Mon, Mar 30, 2020

Former Oklahoma Sen. Thomas Allen Coburn died March 28 at his Tulsa home after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 72.

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OSU Extension services and programs continue through pandemic

Sat, Mar 28, 2020

More than 100 years of science-based, community service by Oklahoma State University Extension will continue unabated through the challenges presented by the novel coronavirus pandemic, Associate Vice President for OSU Extension Damona Doye said.

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Cow-calf producers may find two-stage weaning process useful

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

Producers with fall-calving herds should not overlook two-stage weaning, where the calf is weaned from milk before it is weaned from the cow.

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Giving overlooked canned foods new life

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

Making the most of what foods are in the pantry.

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OHCE groups put sewing skills to good use for local hospital

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

OHCE group puts sewing skills to use to provide medical masks to local hospital

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Census participation urged during coronavirus response

Wed, Mar 25, 2020

Disruptions and distractions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic must not be allowed to keep Oklahomans from participating in the Census, officials said. There's too much at stake.

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Cow-calf producers should record multiple births in their herds

Wed, Mar 25, 2020

Freemartinism can occur when cattle births result in twins that are a heifer calf and a bull calf.

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Verify first before taking sheep or goats to sale sites

Fri, Mar 20, 2020

Make sure coronavirus precautions have not caused disruptions in operational hours or services at sale facilities.

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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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